LECTURER (PRACTICE-BASED RESEARCH) | HK Talent Engage

Job description

In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts plays a unique and influential role in developing future generations of performing artists that include performers, practitioners, designers and technicians. The Academy’s six Schools: Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film & Television, Music, and Theatre & Entertainment Arts create a vibrant centre of practice, production, teaching and practice-as-research. Its outstanding reputation is reinforced by the quality of its performers and its partnerships with other centres of excellence locally, regionally and internationally. With international residencies, visiting artists and alumni, including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines, the Academy is committed to the training of future world-class performers and practitioners.

The Academy is unique in that performance and production outcomes are central to its programmes. Practice-based research is encouraged for its contribution to enhancing educational and performance outcomes. The Centre for General Education, Research and Digital Learning, a major academic unit within the Academy, offers liberal arts and language courses, as well as the MA programme in Performing Arts Studies. It also hosts the Academy’s Journal PA:PER. This Centre is instrumental in integrating practice-based research into both undergraduate and postgraduate curricula.

The successful candidate will assist the Principal Head (General Education and Research) in developing practice-based research at the Academy. His/Her responsibilities include conducting professional development workshops in Practice-based Research/Practice-as-Research for faculty members, collaborating with and advising faculty members and students on formulating research projects. He/She will participate in organising research activities/events, preparing resources for faculty members and students, and supporting teaching staff in generating research outputs and building research profiles. Additionally, he/she will assist in delivering a core postgraduate course entitled “Research and Practice-as-Research” and an undergraduate elective called “Reflective Practice in Performing Arts”.

Required qualifications and skills:
(a) An earned PhD/Doctorate in Performing Arts or a related discipline, or an MFA/MA degree in Performing Arts or a related discipline, with substantial practice-based research experience;
(b) Significant experience in organising research activities such as conferences, symposia and research workshops, and managing research activities;
(c) A minimum of two years of experience in teaching undergraduate/postgraduate level courses in Performing, Creative Technical Arts or a related area;
(d) Relevant experience in journal editing/copy-editing;
(e) Ability to use digital technology in research/supporting research activities;
(f) People-mindedness, with a focus on outcomes-based learning; and
(g) Fluency in spoken and written English.

Additional desirable skills:
(h) Fluency in spoken and written Chinese.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment will be on a two-year contract. Renewal of contract is subject to performance and operational needs of the Academy. 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. Subject to negotiation, the expected commencement date will be August/September 2024 (tentative).

APPLICATIONS
To apply, please submit a completed Application Form (https://www.hkapa.edu/job-opportunity/lecturer-practice-based-research), together with a cover 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 ([email protected]) on or before 20 May 2024. Please quote reference code 'L(PbR)' in the Application Form.

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