Job Description

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS

ACADEMY OF MUSIC

Research Assistant Professor (26270258)

The School of Creatives Arts (“SCA”) is managing Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Initiated Projects (“JC Projects”) which aim to bring transformative change to (i) underserved children by enhancing their social, emotional, and cognitive development through sports and music education and (ii) secondary school students by enhancing their creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking (4Cs) through arts and humanities themed visits, weekend and summer programs. SCA is inviting outstanding applicants for the Research Assistant Professor position.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting impact measurement research on the JC Projects and contributing to the design and delivery of key evaluative mechanisms: (i) evidence-based outcome measures framework; (ii) rigorous assessment methodologies; and (iii) robust approaches to data tracking, collection, reporting and analysis.

• Strengthening and refining key outcome indicators in a timely manner;
• Monitoring relevant social and educational developments, including government policies and comparable initiatives, to evaluate their implications for the JC Projects;
• Conducting timely reviews to optimise participant satisfaction, enhance student learning experiences, and maximise overall project impact;
• Engaging in technical report writing and presentation; and
• Performing any other delegated duties as required.

Requirements:

Applicants should possess a relevant PhD and sufficiently demonstrate robust expertise in core evaluative and methodological competencies:

• Educational research and action research;
• Qualitative and quantitative research methods;
• Measurement tools and statistical analysis;
• Academic paper publishing; and
• Advanced analytic and presentation capabilities, both verbal and visual.

These competencies should be supported by a strong focus on:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills to engage diverse stakeholders across the music, social, cultural, and academic sectors, and
• A result-oriented approach to overall project impact measurement while remaining receptive to varied perspectives to drive continuous project review and improvement.

In particular, applicants should be familiar with approaches and tools related to measuring the impact of education programs that focus on music, arts, humanities, and creativity in general.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System with (i) an updated CV, (ii) samples of publications, preferably the three best from their most recent publications/works, and (iii) any additional materials that the applicant believes will help the search panel make an informed decision. Applicants should also invite two referees to submit confidential letters of reference, citing the Job Identification number (stated above) in their letters, directly to the Human Resources Office (email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk). 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.