HKU

Jobid: 639837470211899597 (0.0503)

Applications and nominations are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Professor in the School of Future Media (Ref.: 537177), to commence in Summer 2027 or from as soon as possible thereafter.

School of Future Media

The School of Future Media (SFM) at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is a newly established interdisciplinary school dedicated to advancing education, research and creative practice at the intersection of journalism, documentary filmmaking, artificial intelligence and the global creative industries. Established in October 2025, the School brings together HKU’s Journalism and Media Studies Centre (JMSC), the Division of Documentary and AI Filmmaking, and the Division of Global Creative Industries, creating a distinctive platform for innovation across factual storytelling, screen-based media and emerging creative technologies.

Building on the longstanding strengths of JMSC in journalism education and multimedia storytelling, SFM promotes an integrated approach spanning the humanities, creative arts and technology. It aims to prepare the next generation of storytellers, scholars and creators through interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical inquiry and engagement with the evolving media landscape in Hong Kong, the region and internationally.

The Position

The position is open to all areas in one or more of the following or related fields, including but not limited to:

AI and generative AI in filmmaking

Animation and game design

Immersive and interactive media

Computer vision

Data journalism, data analytics, & technologies

Business and finance journalism

Digital humanities

AI applications in journalism practices

Entrepreneurship and innovation

Global creative industries with expertise in one or more of the following areas: gaming and digital humanities, visual arts, heritage and museum studies, cultural industries, performing arts, visual communications.

Duties and Responsibilities

The appointees are expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and curriculum development, supervise postgraduate students, conduct high-quality research, and undertake administrative duties at SFM.

Requirements

A Ph.D. degree in film production and film studies, journalism and media studies, computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, and related fields;

A strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching and mentoring;

A proven track record in academic leadership and university-level administration;

A distinguished and sustained record of conducting high-quality impactful research from publications, competitive grants and international recognition for scholarship;

Strong connections and exposure in media industry or partners in China and/or Asia-Pacific region;

Ability to establish strategic partnerships with industry and international academic institutions for fundraising, resource development and School’s advancement.

What We Offer

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

Nomination, Expression of Interest and Application

The University is an equal opportunities employer and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

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