In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts plays a unique and influential role in developing future generations of performing artists that include performers, practitioners, designers, and technicians. As a QS global Top 20 ranked institution, the Academy and its Schools of Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film & Television, Music, and Theatre & Entertainment Arts create a vibrant centre of practice, production, teaching and practice-as-research. Its outstanding reputation is reinforced by the quality of its performers and its partnerships with other centres of excellence locally, regionally, and internationally. With international residencies, visiting artists and alumni, including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines, the Academy is committed to the training of future world-class performers and practitioners.

The School of Dance offers full-time programmes from sub-degree Diploma to MFA level, and a new doctoral degree (expected 2027), together with its part-time Gifted Young Dancer Programme. In keeping with its conservatoire status, the School's philosophy is centred around performance practice and reflects the unique cultural mix of Hong Kong, emphasising both Chinese and Western traditions. Our graduates are versatile and work across genres/styles, media and forms; and the integration of core contextual knowledge and performance practice as theory and practice forms the uniqueness of the School's programmes.

The postholder is responsible for teaching and developing curriculum in Contemporary Dance Technique and other courses at all levels and for choreographing work for student productions for the Academy's performances as well as for tours. He/She is also responsible for providing administrative support to the Head of Contemporary Dance by assisting in the planning, scheduling, curriculum development, staff development, assessment, and evaluation of all aspects of the contemporary dance programme.

Applicants should have :

Essential Criteria

• Advanced-level academic qualifications in dance studies (preferably with a postgraduate qualification); and a minimum of five years' experience in teaching in contemporary dance, including teaching at University and Master’s level.
• Proven experience in administrative/management of contemporary dance or equivalent.
• Proven ability to be a team player and leader within a programme.
• Demonstrated commitment to the scholarship of learning and teaching, as well as practice-based research.
• Dedication to the integration of theory and practice within curriculum content and employing innovative teaching practices, including e-learning.
• Solid understanding of contemporary dance practice, and current developments in the discipline, particularly as they relate to practice-based research.
• Experience in curriculum design and writing.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of/teaching in a multi-cultural context.
• Fluency in spoken and written Chinese.

Those with lower qualification or less experience may be considered for appointment at Lecturer grade.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Appointment will be on a two-year contract. Renewal of contract is subject to work performance. A gratuity payment equals up to 15% of the total basic salary earned during the contract period may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract period. The amount of gratuity payable will be the sum which, when added to the Academy’s contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, equals 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period. Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Non-accountable Cash Allowance will be provided to the eligible appointee at Senior Lecturer grade.

APPLICATIONS

To apply, please submit a completed Application Form (https://www.hkapa.edu/job-opportunity/senior-lecturer-lecturer-contemporary_dance), together with a cover letter, curriculum vitae and copies of academic qualifications, to the Human Resources Office, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, No.1 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, or email ([via CTgoodjobs Apply Now]) on or before 10 May 2025. Please quote reference code ‘SL/L(ConD)’ in the Application Form.

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