Faculty Positions in Digital Creative Media

Beijing
Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College
(UIC) now invites candidates for these positions that are expected to be filled
in September 2024:

Professor / Associate
Professor / Assistant Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Animation and
Interactive Media (Ref: SCC231108)

Job Requirements

The
Animation and Interactive Media Programme is seeking candidates with expertise
in one or more areas of 2D and 3D animation and interactive media that may
include 2D and 3D digital arts, 2D and 3D animation, narrative media, history
and theory of animation and interactive media, motion graphics, and VR and AR.
Experience and practice in the industry, sound design, and creative coding are
desirable skills that we could use. The successful candidate will be
responsible for maintaining a creative practice or research while teaching,
managing, supervising, facilitating field trips, tutoring and caring for both
UG and PG students.

Candidates
should have a Ph.D. or at least a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Game
Design and/or Development. In addition to research or creative practice, the
candidate should be qualified to teach UG and PG courses in one or more areas
such as digital painting and drawing, 3D modelling and animation, character
design and animation, scene design, interactive media, storytelling and
narratives, among other related subjects. Candidates are expected to have
knowledge and experience of the use of 3D modelling software and games engines
such as Unity and Unreal Engine.

Proficiency
in English is required. English is the medium of instruction in the Animation
and Interactive Media Programme. Academic rank will be determined in accordance
with the successful candidate’s experience and research accomplishments.

Candidature:

Qualifications/ Education

Essential

·        
Preferably a PhD in
Animation, or Game Design, or Computer Science

·        
At least an MFA in
Animation, or Interactive Media, or Game Design

Desirable

·        
Membership of relevant professional bodies.

·        
Postgraduate qualification in Teaching and
Learning in the Higher Education or equivalent professional bodies.

Skills/ raining

Essential

·        
Ability to teach 3D Modelling, 3D Animation,
Scenery Design, Character Design, Motion Graphics, VR & AR, Animation
Storytelling, Animation History, Drawing Fundamentals, Sculpting
Fundamentals.  

Desirable

·        
Proficient in the following designing tools:
Unity, Blender, Processing, Maya, Unreal Engine, TouchDesigner, Houdini.

·        
Having proficiency in the following programming
languages: C#, Python, JavaScript.

Experience

Essential

·        
Preferably three years of teaching experiences in
higher education institutions.

·        
Having experience in course/program/curriculum
design/development.

Desirable

·        
Proved experience in management and
administration.

·        
Evidence of working with external institutions
(industry or academia).

·        
Sustained PhD completions.

Language Skills      

Essential

·        
Proficient in English.

Desirable

·        
Proficient in Mandarin Chinese.

Personal Attributes

Essential

·        
Passion for student care and mentorship.

·        
Collegiality, teamwork.

·        
Self-directed, independence.

Desirable

·        
Passion in promoting programs and facilitating
student admissions.

Professor / Associate
Professor / Assistant Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Cinema and
Television (Ref: SCC231106)

Job Requirements

The Cinema and Television
program is seeking candidates in one or more areas of both film production and
film studies, capable of instructing courses including Directing,
Cinematography, Film Producing, Sound Recording and Mixing, Color Grading,
Photo Imaging, Film Editing, Special Effects, Production Design, Virtual
Production, Film History, Film Theory, Film Culture, and more. The successful
candidate will be responsible for maintaining a creative practice or research
while teaching, managing, supervising, facilitating field trips, tutoring and
caring for both UG and PG students.

Candidates
should have a Ph.D. or at least a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree with
teaching experience in a related discipline. Successful candidates are expected
to be committed to excellence in UG or PG teaching. Preference will be given to
candidates who have professional experience in entertainment or media, e.g.
working in film and/or media industry and having professional credits and
industry connections. The candidate should be cooperative, patient, and
enthusiastic.

Proficiency
in English is required. English is the medium of instruction in the Cinema and
Television Program. Academic rank will be determined in accordance with the
successful candidate’s experience and research accomplishments.

Candidature:

Qualifications/ Education

Essential:

·        
Preferably a PhD in
Film Studies, Media Studies, or Game Studies

·        
At least an MFA in any areas of Film Production

Desirable:

·        
Membership of
relevant professional bodies.

·        
Postgraduate
qualification in Teaching and Learning in the Higher Education or equivalent
professional bodies.

Skills/ Training

Essential:

·        
Ability to teach
Directing, Cinematography, Film Producing, Sound Recording and Mixing, Color
Grading, Photo Imaging, Film Editing, Special Effects, Production Design,
Virtual Production, Film History, Film Theory, Film Culture, etc.

Desirable:

·        
Proficient in the
following software/applications: Premiere Pro, AVID, Pro Tools, Da Vinci
Resolve.

·        
Stay informed about
advancements in industry equipment.

Experience

Essential:

·        
Preferably three
years of teaching experiences in higher education institutions.

·        
Having experience in
course/program/curriculum design/development.

·        
a minimum of five
years of experience in the film industry to instruct film production.

Desirable:

·        
Proved experience in
management and administration.

·        
Evidence of working
with external institutions (industry or academia).

·        
Sustained PhD
completions.

Language Skills

Essential:Proficient in English.

Desirable:Proficient in Mandarin Chinese.

Personal Attributes

Essential:

·        
Passion for student
care and mentorship.

·        
Collegiality,
teamwork, patience.

Desirable:Passion in promoting programs and facilitating student admissions.

To receive full
consideration, candidates need to submit:

1.       
UIC Job Application Form;

2.       
A cover letter;

3.       
CV;

4.       
Research statement, publications or portfolio of
creative works;

5.       
2 letters of reference;

6.       
A record of teaching or mentoring quality.

Benefits and Appointment
Terms

Commencing
salaries will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.
Fringe benefits include housing allowance, leave and social insurance.
Appointments to these positions will initially be made on a fixed-term contract
with mutual agreement.

Closing Date: May 31, 2024

Application Procedures

*Please
complete the job application form and upload the requested documents online: https://hrapp.uic.edu.cn/recruit/job/vacancy/JobDetail/484, https://hrapp.uic.edu.cn/recruit/job/vacancy/JobDetail/574.

*If
you failed to submit your application online, please send your application by
emailing to recruit@uic.edu.cn. Applications
should include a curriculum vitae and a completed "Job Application
Form" which can be downloaded from https://hro.uic.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities_/Application_Procedure.htm. Please
indicate the position being applied for, including the field of expertise,
level and reference number.

The
College reserves the right not to fill these positions, or to extend the search
until suitable candidates are identified or to make an appointment by
invitation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a
diverse environment.