Associate Professor of Practice in Music Performance and Music Pedagogy
Associate Professor of Practice in Music Performance and Music Pedagogy
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SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Associate Professor of Practice in Music Performance and Music Pedagogy ()
The Academy of Music ( has rapidly emerged as one of the leading institutions in Hong Kong providing a rigorous music curriculum. The Academy currently has 12 full-time and over 100 part-time/adjunct faculty members. Following HKBUs rich liberal arts tradition the Academy has combined different forms of music-making and creativity with research that explores theories histories education music technology and cultures of music. The Academy has also brought together music-making and scholarly research in composition technologies musicology music education and performance. The Academy is poised to significantly strengthen its capacity for nurturing the advancement of the creative arts with the anticipated completion of the Jockey Club Campus of Creativity in the spring of 2025. This cutting-edge facility will provide outstanding resources for a wide array of creative arts disciplines reaffirming the Academys steadfast dedication to achieving excellence.
The Academy of Music is seeking a passionate educator and an extraordinary musician for the position of Associate Professor of Practice in Music Performance and Music Pedagogy. The successful candidate will:
- Serve as the Principal of the new Pre-College Programme at the Jockey Club Creative Hub leading the planning development and execution of all teaching and training initiatives within the Programme;
- Collaborate as part of our academic team to teach music performance courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
- Maintain an active profile in scholarship and/or performance; and
- Work across sub-disciplines within the Academy and with colleagues elsewhere in the University to further develop the Academys strengths in research teaching and social impact.
Applicants should possess a doctoral degree in music (PhD DMA or equivalent) and have collegiate teaching experience. Extensive understanding of and connections within the local music education community are essential.
The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of three years commencing as soon as possible. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to performance review mutual agreement and availability of funding.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Those who have responded to the previous advertisement are not required to re-apply.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Candidates should send in their teaching evaluation results for the last three years. Applicants should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference with the Job Identification number quoted on the letters to the Human Resources Office (Email: ) direct. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials will be disposed of after the completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the Universitys Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at 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.
Review of applications is ongoing until the positions are filled.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
