Assistant Professor (Ref: 2401273)

Founded in 1994 and awarded the University title in 2016, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a publicly funded university, dedicated to the advancement of teacher education and related disciplines through a diverse offering of academic, professional and research programmes.  Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024, the University aspires to become a leading university in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, with a focus on educational and multidisciplinary research, development and innovation. We are committed to nurturing outstanding and caring educators and professionals as well as enhancing the impact of scholarship.

The University has an academic/teaching staff strength of about 450 and total student headcount of about 11,000.  It has a Graduate School and three Faculties, namely, Faculty of Education and Human Development, Faculty of Humanities, and Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, comprising 15 academic departments, as well as a number of University-level research centres and Faculty-level research and professional development centres and academies.  For more information about the University, please visit http://www.eduhk.hk.

To continue pursuing excellence in the advancement of knowledge, scholarship and innovation through high quality research, we are seeking enthusiastic and highly dedicated academics to join the University in support of its strategic development in diverse areas.

Assistant Professor (Ref: 2401273)

Academy for Educational Development and Innovation / Department of Health and Physical Education

To continue pursuing excellence in the advancement of knowledge, scholarship and innovation through high quality research, we are seeking enthusiastic and highly dedicated academics to join the University in support of its development of the new strategic area(s) in E-Sports.   

Successful applicants will join the University’s highly qualified scholars team and affiliate to the Academy for Educational Development and Innovation and Department of Health and Physical Education. The appointees will contribute to enhancing the University's research capacity and impact on the relevant strategic research theme in E-Sports. Responsibilities mainly include: (i) conducting high-quality research, and generating scholarly publications or other significant research outputs; (ii) initiating and supporting research projects, and securing external research grants (such as ECS/GRF/HMRF) to enhance domain impact; (iii) strengthening academic and professional networks, including collaborations with local and overseas institutions and universities; (iv) development of  new courses and programmes in E-Sports and related areas; (v) engaging in and leading research-related activities with colleagues and RPg students; and (vi) participating in and be an active member of the University’s community.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree and/or prior degrees in fields relevant to E-Sports and interdisciplinary studies. They should be an active researcher with proven capacity and potential in research on Esports business and marketing, Esports media production/ communication, Esports event/venue management, video game design/ gaming studies. They should be fluent in English and Cantonese with, ideally, basic Putonghua and are knowledgeable about the E-Sports context of Hong Kong and/or China. Candidates with international experience would also be welcomed. 

Applicants should possess evidence of strong research output and publication in relevant field(s) and a strong research track record related to Esports studies and impact.

Attractive and competitive remuneration will be offered to suitable candidates. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.  Fringe benefits include the University’s Voluntary Contributions to MPF Scheme or a contract-end lump sum payment (totaling up to 15% of the basic salary), leave, medical and dental benefits, and, where applicable, housing benefits.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post.  Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full CV.  Review of applications will start from 2 December 2024, and will continue until the post is filled. Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered.  Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.  Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.  The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised.  Since the incumbent’s work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.