Job Description

COLLEGE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Established in 2000, the College of International Education (CIE) is a self-funded unit of the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), offering full-time Associate Degree (AD), Higher Diploma (HD) and Undergraduate (UG) Honours Degree Programmes at the Shek Mun (Shatin) campus. It is a major education providing unit of the School of Continuing Education (SCE), one of the Faculties/Schools of HKBU. CIE currently enrolls over 3,500 students and is committed to the University’s mission of providing quality whole-person higher education with a Christian heritage. English is used as the medium of instruction at the College. Applications are now invited for the following position:

Lecturer II / Assistant Lecturer in Cultural Studies, Creative Industries and Cultural Management (25260670)

We are seeking a committed and qualified Lecturer II/Assistant Lecturer to join our academic team.

Responsibilities:

Teaching and Curriculum Development

• Teach courses in areas such as cultural management, creative industries, arts administration, cultural studies, and related subjects;
• Develop and revise course materials that integrate industry practice with critical cultural theory;
• Supervise student projects, including honors projects, internships, and industry-based assignments; and
• Contribute to programme review and enhancement in alignment with evolving industry trends.

Industry Engagement and Networking

• Leverage industry connections and facilitate partnerships with relevant stakeholders to create internship, mentorship, and collaborative opportunities for students; and
• Support students’ career development within cultural and creative sectors.

Academic and Administrative Duties

• Participate in programme administration and quality assurance processes;
• Contribute to student advising and academic mentorship; and
• Engage in service activities at programme, school, or institutional levels as required.

Requirements:

• A recognised master’s degree or above in Cultural Studies, Cultural Management, Arts Administration, Creative Industries, or a closely related field. A doctoral degree is preferred;
• Substantial professional experience in cultural management, curatorial practice, arts administration, creative entrepreneurship, or related sectors. A demonstrated track record of industry collaboration and a well-established professional network in cultural and creative fields will be an advantage;
• Proven teaching experience in Cultural Studies, Creative Industries, Arts and Cultural Management, or closely related subjects at tertiary level;
• A strong commitment to student-centred teaching and experiential learning; and
• A track record of high-quality research outputs clearly linked to the teaching expertise outlined in the description of the full-time position.

Applicants must show dedication and strong commitment in teaching and education within and beyond the classroom. They must also be a good team player with excellent communication skills. Candidates with less experience will be considered for the post of Assistant Lecturer.

Reference salary range:

Lecturer II : HK$38,000 - HK$53,000

Assistant Lecturer : HK$30,000 - HK$39,000

The appointee will work at the Shek Mun (Shatin) campus.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract ending in August 2027. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks 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.