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Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) with the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. ?Lingnan University is a global leader in providing quality education focusing on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world.? Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a leading research-intensive liberal arts institution in the digital era.

Lingnan University’s Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Interdisciplinary Studies run undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes.? Its liberal arts education model blends the arts, science, and elements around human and humanities.? Anticipating the establishment of the School of Data Science, Lingnan University strives to enhance innovation and technology research to drive a positive impact in the society and the world.? Building upon Lingnan University’s existing strength in combining the best of the Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions, the University will leverage its geographical strength in the Northern Metropolis and pioneer the liberal arts education model in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond.? ??Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Chair Professor/Professor in Arts and Technology
Professor/Associate Professor in Creative industries
Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries
(Post Ref.: 24/83)

The Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (DACI) invites applications to fill two senior tenure-track positions at the rank of Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor. Specifically, we are looking to appoint candidates with proven track records in arts and technology and in creative/media industries to help us develop research and teaching in animation and digital arts, and creative/media industries. Specialists in one of the following areas are welcome to apply: arts and technology, interactive multimedia technology, creative industries with a focus on art curation and art/media markets.

The Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (DACI) currently hosts 3 BA (Hon) undergraduate programmes (Animation and Digital Arts; Creative Media Industries; Visual Studies) and two MA programmes (Creative and Media Industries; Curating and Art History). Our curriculum includes animation and digital arts, film and art history, media/creative industries, and curating. For more information, please visit https://www.ln.edu.hk/daci/.

The appointee is expected to generate research or creative outputs with high impact; to teach relevant courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including supervising undergraduate and/or postgraduate final projects, and to make major contributions to service and development of the Department. The appointees are also expected to take up administrative roles as Head or Program Director of the MA programs when qualifications are met.

Requirements

Applicants for the position should have:


	A PhD degree in relevant areas in digital arts and media studies;
	Excellent track record of refereed publications (including creative works), awards, and competitive grants;
	A good teaching track record of curriculum development and innovation;
	Proven record of administrative experiences and commitment to institutional building.


Candidates are required to provide information about their research records and evidence of high-quality teaching in relevant subjects.

Salary and Benefits

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee.

Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may normally lead to longer-term appointment with the possibility of consideration for substantiation. For appointment at the rank of Chair Professor/Professor, appointment with substantiation may be considered.

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will start in January 2024 until the posts are filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, or to fill the posts by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Lingnan University

Lingnan University?is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education.? It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world.? Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.?

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies.? To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students.? With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future.? Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies.? Further information about Lingnan University is available at?https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Professor
Department of English
(Post Ref.: 24/315)

The Department of English (http://www.LN.edu.hk/eng/) of Lingnan University now invites applications for appointment as Professor specializing in Literature.

General Requirements

Successful candidates should have a relevant PhD and are required to provide evidence of teaching and research achievements commensurate with their career stage. Specialization is open and we welcome applications from scholars working in all periods of literature in English.

The appointee is expected to take on the headship role and is thus required to possess solid administrative experience. S/he should be established as an internationally prominent scholar in his/her field of specialization, possessing a) an excellent track record of scholarly publication in internationally renowned peer-reviewed journals and with major scholarly presses, b) a successful record of external grant projects, and c) a broad experience in teaching and course development.

Lingnan University is fully committed to the pursuit of excellence in both research and teaching. Candidates are required to provide information on their research records, evidence of quality teaching and details of their administrative experience.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be highly competitive. The remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee.

Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may normally lead to longer-term appointment with the possibility of consideration for substantiation. For appointment at the rank of Professor, appointment with substantiation may be considered.

Application Procedure

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicant's consent has been given for their providing references. If you have previously sent your application to us, you are not required to submit your application again. Your application has been kept on file and will be considered again.?Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer.?Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) with the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. Lingnan University is a global leader in providing quality education focusing on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a leading research-intensive liberal arts institution in the digital era.

Lingnan University’s Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, School of Data Science, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Interdisciplinary Studies run undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes. Its liberal arts education model blends the arts, science, and elements around human and humanities. Lingnan University strives to enhance innovation and technology research to drive a positive impact in the society and the world. Building upon Lingnan University’s existing strength in combining the best of the Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions, the University will leverage its geographical strength in the Northern Metropolis and pioneer the liberal arts education model in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Assistant Professor of Teaching
School of Data Science
(Post Ref.: 24/33)

The Department is looking for experienced Assistant Professors of Teaching who will (1) teach multiple subjects in both undergraduate-level and postgraduate-level programmes in the business and data science areas focusing on information systems, business analytics, data sciences, artificial intelligence, etc., (2) work on the promotions and admissions as well as the operations for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and (3) contribute to other administrative duties as required by the supervisors.

General Requirements

Candidates should have (i) a doctoral degree in a relevant data science, computer science, business, information systems, artificial intelligence, or other relevant areas; (ii) at least 3 years’ experience in teaching relevant courses and relevant programme administrative experience are required; and less teaching experience is also considered when the candidate has strong academic background, and (iii) good command of English and Chinese (including Mandarin).

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on a fixed-term contract of up to three years.

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) with the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. ?Lingnan University is a global leader in providing quality education focusing on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world.? Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a leading research-intensive liberal arts institution in the digital era.

Lingnan University’s Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, School of Data Science, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Interdisciplinary Studies run undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes.? Its liberal arts education model blends the arts, science, and elements around human and humanities.? Lingnan University strives to enhance innovation and technology research to drive a positive impact in the society and the world.? Building upon Lingnan University’s existing strength in combining the best of the Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions, the University will leverage its geographical strength in the Northern Metropolis and pioneer the liberal arts education model in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond.? Further information about Lingnan University is available at?https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Research Assistant Professor / Research Associate Professor
Department of History
(Post Ref.: 24/168)

The Department of History is seeking to hire two Research Assistant Professors or Research Associate Professors in digital humanities. Area of specialization is entirely open. The appointees will contribute, in terms of teaching and administration, to the department’s new Master of Arts program in ‘Digital History in Global Asia,’ set to launch in the academic year 2024-25. Candidates with expertise in digital methods for historical analysis, as well as knowledge and practical skills in using digital applications for research and pedagogy, will have an advantage. Proficiency in one or more of the following digital applications/skills will also be advantageous: QGIS (Geographic Information System), Gephi, Tableau, Excel, SketchUp and Visual Novel (3D rendering and visual storytelling), Python, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and AntConc. Candidates with expertise in the latest development in the field of digital history, with specialization in any period or region of the history of Asia and/or global or transnational history are especially encouraged to apply.

The appointees are expected to conduct research, publish scholarly outputs in international journals and/or with leading publishers, and apply for competitive grants administered by the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong. They will teach courses in their areas of specialty (typically two to four courses per academic year, subject to mutual agreement) and are required to advise capstone projects in the new MA program. The appointees will also assume key roles in the administration of the new MA programme and the Department of History at large. The appointees may also be considered to serve as the Director of the new MA programme.

General Requirements

The applicants should have a PhD degree in history, digital humanities, or a relevant discipline by the time of appointment in August of 2024. Appointment at the associate level (i.e., Research Associate Professor) is possible, if the candidate has five or more years of relevant experience. Relevant teaching experience and a good research record are essential. Experience in curricular design will be an advantage. The appointee should have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and services to the Department and the University community, and to engage actively in quality research and publication.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of two or three years, starting from August 2024. Renewal of contract may be considered, subject to availability of resources, performance review, and mutual agreement.

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter, CV, and at least one writing sample as part of your dossier in the online application system. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. 

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will start from 3 May 2024 and continue until the post is filled. Enquiries can be directed to the Head of the Department of History, Professor Vincent Leung (vincentleung@LN.edu.hk).

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, or to fill the posts by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) with the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. Lingnan University is a global leader in providing quality education focusing on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a leading research-intensive liberal arts institution in the digital era.

Lingnan University’s Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, School of Data Science, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Interdisciplinary Studies run undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes. Its liberal arts education model blends the arts, science, and elements around human and humanities. Lingnan University strives to enhance innovation and technology research to drive a positive impact in the society and the world. Building upon Lingnan University’s existing strength in combining the best of the Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions, the University will leverage its geographical strength in the Northern Metropolis and pioneer the liberal arts education model in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following posts:

Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Assistant Professor
LEO Dr. David P. Chan Institute of Data Science, School of Data Science
(Post Ref.: 24/252)

The School of Data Science (SDS) is committed to becoming the premier incubator for data innovation in Asia. Our mission is to nurture leading data scientists through an interdisciplinary curriculum that fosters ethical, critical and strategic thinking. The SDS comprises two divisions: the Division of Artificial Intelligence and the Division of Industrial Data Science, as well as the LEO Dr David P. Chan Institute of Data Science.

The LEO Dr. David P. Chan Institute of Data Science (https://www.ln.edu.hk/sds/leodcids/home) aims to (i) provide education service; (ii) empower researchers; (iii) cultivate new collaborations, and (iv) perform academic research in some selected areas of data science.

The appointee will join the LEO Dr. David P. Chan Institute of Data Science and will be expected to:


	carry out research and submit papers to top journals in the field of large vision models or large language models. Additionally, the appointee will be responsible for submitting grant proposals to various funding bodies. Furthermore, the appointee will have the opportunity to organize conferences, seminars, reading groups, workshops, and other related research activities;
	play a central role in the daily operation of the upcoming new Taught Postgraduate programme(s) offered by the Division of Artificial Intelligence/ LEO Dr. David P. Chan Institute of Data Science. The teaching load will be two courses per year, distributed according to the needs of the Institute and upon mutual agreement. English will be the medium of instruction. The appointee will also be required to supervise students’ projects or thesis; and
	perform administrative duties as assigned by the Director of the LEO Dr. David P. Chan Institute of Data Science.


General Requirements

Candidates should have (i) a PhD degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant discipline; (ii) a good command of both English and Chinese; (iii) a strong publication record in the top-tier journals/conferences in the relevant field; and (iv) experience in developing external competitive research proposals. Candidates with a good teaching record will be an advantage.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on a fixed-term contract of up to two years.

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the posts are filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, or to fill the posts by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


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