Lecturer II (Multimedia Technology and Innovation)

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong

Department / Section : Department of Digital Innovation and Technology
Ref. no : O/THEi-DDIT/LII(MTI)/10/24

The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) is a member institute of the Vocational Training Council (VTC), established in 2012. It is an innovative, professional and entrepreneurial organisation committed to greening and sustainability. THEi offers more than 20 professional "Applied Science-Oriented" degree programmes across six Academic Departments: Department of Food and Health Sciences, Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering, Department of Sport and Recreation, Department of Hospitality and Business Management, Department of Design and Architecture, and Department of Digital Innovation and Technology. These programmes cover industries with growth potential in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. The programmes integrate practical applications with theoretical knowledge to ensure that students can effectively apply what they have learned. Our degree programmes are accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, as well as by the relevant professional bodies where appropriate. By adopting an applied Science-Oriented teaching approach and focusing on applied Bachelor's degree programmes, THEi equips students with professional skills and knowledge to meet various future challenges upon graduation. THEi also collaborates closely with the industry and engage students in active learning pedagogies including a strong emphasis on project-based learning involving real-world problem-solving with and for local industries and professions.
For more information about our Institute, please visit https://www.thei.edu.hk.

Major Duties:
The appointee shall engage in delivering lectures and conducting tutorials for the Department.

Requirements:
The successful candidate should have a recognised Master’s degree, preferably a doctoral degree, in Multimedia / Creative Media / Digital Media / Game and Animation / Game Software / Graphic Design / Computer Graphics / Computer Animation or related fields, and with relevant teaching experience at tertiary level and/or professional experience in related fields. Relevant qualifications and experiences may include one or more of the following areas:
(i) 3D Modelling and Animation production;
(ii) Unity Game Design & Development, Extended-reality such as AR/VR/MR;
(iii) Video Production, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics;
(iv) Website Design, UI/UX, Mobile Application Development and IoT/Embedded Systems; and
(v) Proficiency in relevant application software such as Maya, Blender, Game Maker, Unity, Premiere pro, After Effects, Arduino.

He/she should have good interpersonal and communication skills, and good command of English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua.

Notes:
(1) The post of Lecturer II is at the rank of Teaching Fellow II.
(2) The appointee may be required to perform duties at different sites and outside Hong Kong, and work irregular hours, shifts and/or on Saturdays and Sundays as necessary.
(3) The remuneration package will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
(4) The appointee will work at Chai Wan Campus.

Application Procedures:
A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 6/2024)], together with a full curriculum vitae and design portfolio, should be sent to thei-jobs@thei.edu.hk.

Candidates should take note of the following:
(1) Completed application form and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) should be combined into one file in PDF format with a file size below 10MB.
(2) The file should be saved with the applicant’s name as “surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Tai-man.pdf”.
(3) For the email subject, please cite “Application for Lecturer II (Multimedia Technology and Innovation), DDIT (Ref. No.: O/THEi-DDIT/LII(MTI)/10/24)”.

Closing date for application: 4 November 2024

The Institute reserves the right not to fill the post. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.