ACADEMY OF VISUAL ARTS

The Academy of Visual Arts (AVA) is looking for a Research Assistant Professor to extend research in curatorial practice. The appointee will conduct independent research and put his/her research into practice. He/she will have access to the facilities and resources as well as the broader and expanding research platform at AVA and the University, including a specialised gallery and a variety of physical spaces in which to test work. The successful applicant will work alongside staff in the Academy and take an active part in organising curatorial projects and coordinating associated programmes (workshops, guest lectures, conferences, exhibitions, screenings, etc.). He/she will also work in connection with AVA’s academic programmes at different levels as well as our international Artist-in-Residence Programme.

Applicants should possess a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline, and a keen interest in curatorial practice and research demonstrated by his/her professional experience. Those without a doctoral degree but with a strong academic background will also be considered. Records of successful grant applications or project funding will be a definite advantage.

Initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two to three years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to performance review and mutual agreement.  

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (jobs.hkbu.edu.hk). Please send in samples of publications, and portoflio of professional/creative practice. They should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with PR number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Personnel Office (email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk) direct. Applicants not invited for interview 4 months after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Closing date: 30 April 2020