Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

Employer

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Location

Hong Kong

Salary

Competitive

Date posted

Mar 2, 2026

Position Type

Faculty Positions, Arts, Other Arts

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Details

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Job Title: Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

Department: Division of Arts and Machine Creativity

Job ID: 10193

Job Posting Details

Elevate the Future of Arts and Technology: Join Us at AMC, HKUST!

The Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC) at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is among the world’s first academic units dedicated to the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the arts. We invite visionary artists, researchers, and scholars to join us in shaping an innovative environment where technology, art, and the humanities converge to redefine the creative frontier.

Why Join AMC?

• A Leading Global University: HKUST ranks among the world’s top institutions, recognized for academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and impact-driven innovation.

• Exceptional Students: Our students are talented, curious, and globally minded. Working with them means engaging with motivated learners eager to push creative and technological boundaries.

• A Groundbreaking Mission: As part of AMC, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of this trailblazing division, where your contributions can redefine the landscape of arts and machine creativity.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Leverage HKUST’s world-class expertise in science, engineering, and AI to enhance your research and artistic practice through transformative collaboration.

Areas of Interest

We invite applications for substantiation-track faculty positions (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in the following areas:

• Machine Creativity: Computer graphics, computer vision, robotics, etc.

• Machine-assisted Art Practice: Visual, sound, performing, installation, cinematic arts, etc.

• Critical Studies on Arts and Machine Creativity: Art history, media theory, philosophy of technology, etc.

• Art Management: Managerial, legal, and business topics related to AI arts, NFTs, etc.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a proven record of research, creative work, and/or teaching excellence in the targeted areas, especially in linking emerging technologies such as generative AI with artistic practices.

• Interdisciplinary collaboration is highly valued.

• A PhD in a relevant discipline is typically required, but candidates with distinguished professional or academic achievements may be considered without this qualification.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and fringe benefits, including annual leave, medical and dental benefits, and housing support.

• Opportunities for joint appointments with relevant academic departments, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Initial appointments at Assistant Professor/Associate Professor rank are normally on a three-year contract, with gratuity upon successful completion. Appointments at Professor rank are on a substantive basis.

Application Procedure

Please submit the following materials via the HKUST Recruitment System (https://facrecruit.hkust.edu.hk/):

1. Full curriculum vitae

2. Statements of research interests and teaching philosophy

3. Letter of interest summarizing your qualifications, expertise, and career goals

4. Contact information of three qualified referees

5. Five representative research papers or creative works

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. More information about AMC is available at https://amc.ust.hk. For inquiries, please contact facsearchamc@ust.hk.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.

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