Faculty Position in Computational Media and Arts

Currently offering MPhil and PhD degrees, the CMA focuses on computational media and arts using emerging technologies. It promotes the interplay of media arts, technology, and research and exploits the most advanced technologies for creativity with a social impact. 

Composed of faculty members and students from diverse backgrounds, such as media arts, computing, engineering, CMA is currently recruiting open-minded, creative, and hands-on faculty at all ranks who would like to thrive pursuing high impact computational media and art-related research in an interdisciplinary academic environment. 

We welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds related to computational media and arts, and 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, cinematic, narrative and performative practices
• Augmented/virtual/mixed reality (VR, AR, XR)
• Games and Interactive media
• Computer graphics and 3D animation
• Computational design and generative fabrication
• Art/science research practices (bio-art, physics, ecological practices, neuroaesthetics, etc) 

Requirement：

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
• Ample time for research/arts practice 
• On campus subsidized housing for all academics provided
• All faculty receive a sizeable research grant to fund Ph.D. students plus research funds for travel and equipment
• 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   

How to apply:

Applications should be submitted through the recruitment system by clicking the 'Apply' button
 
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 Computational Media and Arts team and program, please visit https://cma.hkust-gz.edu.cn/ 

About HKUST(GZ) and the Guangzhou campus:

Founded in 1991, HKUST is a publicly funded, research intensive university with a founding mandate to help spur economic development in Hong Kong and the region. Within a short history of thirty years, HKUST has evolved into a world-class university enjoying significant international and local reputation in education and research. The University celebrates its international environment and an innovative culture, with special emphasis on research and postgraduate education.

HKUST(GZ) offers a unique educational environment with four cross-disciplinary hubs and 16 thrust areas. HKUST(GZ) offers superb research facilities, attracting top international faculty and students to conduct curiosity-driven and goal-oriented research to address the world’s pressing scientific and technological challenges. HKUST(GZ) is situated in Nansha District, Guangzhou, which is right in the center of the Greater Bay Area, one of the most vibrant and dynamic regions in the world, neighbouring Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macao.