ACADEMY OF FILM
Chair Professor / Professor / Professor of Practiceand Director (25260536)
The Academy of Film is a leading force in cinematic and creative media education, with aspirations that extend well beyond Hong Kong’s local film market. Its influence is reflected in the achievements of its respected faculty—many of whom are distinguished filmmakers and scholars —and its alumni, who are recognised across Asia and beyond. In recent years, the Academy has furthered its global engagement through initiatives such as the Global University Film Awards, which have garnered significant international attention and participation. State-of-the-art facilities support this vision, including the recent installation of two world-class virtual production studios, ensuring students and faculty work at the cutting edge of industry practice. Supported by strong industry connections and a commitment to excellence, the Academy of Film continues to cultivate talent equipped for the global screen industries. Established as the Department of Cinema and Television in 1991, today’s Academy of Film has grown into a leading hub for screen and media education. Renamed in 2009 to reflect its broader ambitions, the Academy is now part of the School of Creative Arts alongside the Academy of Music and Academy of Visual Arts, supporting a multidisciplinary approach that extends to art-tech and global entertainment business. Energised by innovation and driven by a spirit of creative exchange, the Academy of Film is a place for makers and thinkers ready to push boundaries and shape the future of screen arts.
Details of the post
The Academy of Film seeks an inspiring, visionary Director to lead the school at the intersection of traditional film scholarships and the rapidly evolving landscape of film and media production. Working to advance scholarship, promote creative and artistic accomplishment, education and civic engagement, and encourage distinctive curricular design and development, the Director fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports faculty research and secures inspiring, future-focused learning experiences for students. A vital element of the role is forging and deepening partnerships with filmmakers, studios, and technology leaders across the creative industries, ensuring engagement with current industry trends and real-world projects.
Supporting the University’s research mission, the Director will advance the faculty’s scholarly activities, including opportunities afforded by interdisciplinary approaches. The Director serves as the Academy’s public voice, articulating its contributions to local, state, regional, cross-border and international communities.
Ideal candidates will be recognised for scholarly and/or professional achievement, with demonstrated leadership and administrative experience in a creative environment and academia, and a strong commitment to education and scholarship. The Director manages a large number of academic and administrative staff across Film/TV, Acting for Global Screen, MA in Producing, MFA in Film Production, and PhD studies.
While the Directorship will demand significant time commitment to management and administrative duties, it is expected to be a concurrent appointment alongside an academic position in the Academy, with the appointee contributing to research and teaching activities.
The successful candidate will be appointed to the rank of Chair Professor/Professor/Professor of Practice. Candidates with exemplary academic or professional achievements may be considered for an Endowed Professorship in Creative Arts.
Requirements:
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Terms of Appointment:
The University offers a competitive package which include gratuity/retirement benefits, annual leave, medical and dental coverage, monthly cash allowance and relocation allowance, as applicable. Direct tenure may be offered to exceptionally strong candidate.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.
Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.
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