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Positions in Computational Media and Arts (CMA)

Hong Kong
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Published on www.zeit.de 12 Mar 2025

Multiple faculty positions at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), China The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), (HKUST-GZ), invites applications for multiple faculty positions at all ranks (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor) in Computational Media and Arts (CMA). The CMA department focuses on computational media and arts using emerging technologies. Composed of faculty members and students from diverse backgrounds, such as media arts, computing, and engineering, CMA is currently recruiting energetic, open-minded, creative, and hands-on faculty who would like to thrive pursuing high impact computational media and art-related research in an interdisciplinary academic environment. Who we are looking for We welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds related to computational media and art. Those whose research and practice fall within the following areas are especially encouraged to apply: Media Arts (interactive art, sonic art, music, robotic art, generative art, AI art etc.) Critical Media Studies, Media Art History and Theory Immersive media, moving image, narrative and performative practices Augmented/virtual/mixed reality (VR, AR, XR) Critical gaming and Interactive media Computational Design and Generative Fabrication Computer Vision Computer Graphics Art-Science research practices (bio-art, physics, ecological practices, neuroaesthetics, etc) All candidates should have a PhD degree in related fields by the time of employment. Artist candidates should also have a portfolio demonstrating sustained creative practice. The appointee is expected to (i) teach related courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, (ii) develop a vigorous research program in their areas of interest, and (iii) provide service to the division/academy/university governance and professional communities. Why join us? Very generous salary and 15% flat tax rate (the highest academic salary in China) Ample time for research/arts practice On campus subsidized housing for all academics provided. All faculty receive a sizeable research grant to fund three Ph.D. students annually plus research funds for travel and equipment. HKUST is ranked 47th out of the World's Top Universities (QS 2024) Access to 10,000 sq. meter brand new lab facilities with all the latest tools Many funding opportunities in the Greater Bay Area Great community of international staff & students Private health insurance for staff and family Family-friendly campus 45' from Guangzhou center, 20' from Shenzhen, 45' from Hong Kong Application procedure Applications should be submitted through the recruitment system: https://career.hkust-gz.edu.cn/en/job-detail?jobId=40 Please submit the following documents with your application: (i) full CV; (ii) research statement; (iii) teaching statement; (iv) three most representative publications or art projects in PDF formats; (v) record of teaching performance (if any); (vi) names and contact information of three referees. Please send inquiries to cma-recruitment@hkust-gz.edu.cn. For more information about the CMA team and program: https://cma.hkust-gz.edu.cn/. Apply by 7th of May, 2025 for priority consideration.
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