The School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts offers a dynamic range of production-related courses in performing and entertainment arts. From theatre to theme parks and live events, the School’s professionally focused programmes are designed to prepare students for exciting careers in entertainment and the cultural industries. In addition to its MFA, BFA, Diploma and Certificate Programmes in Set and Costume Design, Costume Technology, Property Making, Scenic Art, Media Scenography, Audio Arts, Lighting and Sound Technology, Arts and Stage & Event Management and Technical Direction; recognising today’s and tomorrow’s needs for top production crew by a range of entertainment companies, the School also offers fast-track intensive courses.

The postholder will be responsible for teaching through production environment and theoretical classes, as well as conducting Practice-as-Research works. The appointee will also work with Head of Technical Production and Management in curriculum planning and course development for the School’s programmes from sub-degree to Master’s Degree levels.

Required Criteria

(a) A relevant Master’s Degree and/or professional training/experience to an equivalent level.

(b) Significant and proven professional experience within the context of stage & event management, arts management, production and/or project management.

(c) Significant experience, with a minimum of five years’ experience of teaching in Performing Arts conservatoire context, preferably to Master’s level.

(d) Experience in MFA and/or BFA curriculum design, writing and implementation according to established quality assurance framework.

(e) Ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues and students.

(f) Ability to promote programme activities to the wide community, e.g. outreach and in-reach projects.

(g) A good understanding of international developments in the postholder’s area of specialism.

(h) Experience in teaching in a multi-cultural context.

(i) Fluency in written and spoken English.

Additional Desirable Criteria

(j) Fluency in written Chinese and spoken Mandarin and Cantonese.

Applicants with lower qualification or less experience may be considered for appointment at Lecturer grade. 

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Appointment will be on a two-year contract.  Renewal of contract is subject to performance.  A gratuity payment equals up to 15% of the total basic salary earned during the contract period may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract period.  The amount of gratuity payable will be the sum which, when added to the Academy’s contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, equals 15 % of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.    Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits.  Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Non-accountable Cash Allowance may be provided to the eligible appointee as entitled.  Subject to negotiation, expected commencement date will be early September 2023.

APPLICATIONS

To apply, please complete an Application Form (https://www.hkapa.edu/f/upload/62729/P-21%20%282017-09_01%29.pdf) and submit together with a covering letter, curriculum vitae and copies of academic qualifications, to the Human Resources Office, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, No.1 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, or email (hro@hkapa.edu) on or before 8 July 2023.  Please quote reference code 'SL(SEM)' in the Application Form.

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