HEAD OF CHINESE DANCE

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts; Hong Kong; Presencial; HKD 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts invites applications for Head of Chinese Dance. The Head will teach Chinese Dance specialization courses, lead the department, and contribute to curriculum development and strategic planning.

The successful candidate will engage with local, regional and international dance communities, pursue research in practice-based programmes, and support the Dean in scheduling, assessment, and staff development. Appointment is two-year renewable.

Formación

• Advanced academic qualifications in Chinese Dance or equivalent discipline.
• Normally a minimum of eight years’ teaching experience in Chinese Dance at university and Master’s level.
• Substantial leadership and administrative experience in Chinese Dance or equivalent.
• Distinguished profile as performer, choreographer, educator and director.
• Strong knowledge of Chinese Dance pedagogy, repertoire and current developments.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.

Responsabilidades

• Teach Chinese Dance specialization courses.
• Lead the Chinese Dance department and serve on the School’s Management Committee.
• Develop curriculum for Chinese Dance programmes and select repertoire for performances and tours.
• Play a strategic role in developing Chinese Dance within the School and align with the Academy’s plan.
• Build connections with professional dance communities locally and internationally; engage in professional development.

Conocimientos

Dance pedagogy

University teaching

Program leadership

Curriculum development

English language

Intercultural comms

Dance administration

Educación

Advanced degree in Chinese Dance

Doctorate preferred

Descripción del empleo

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The School of Dance offers full-time programmes from sub-degree Diploma to MFA level, and a proposed new doctoral degree, 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 Head of Chinese Dance reports to the Dean of the School of Dance. This position entails providing pedagogic, creative and artistic leadership across all levels and courses in Chinese Dance offered by the School. Responsibilities include curriculum development for the Chinese Dance programmes and the selection and development of repertoire for public performances and tours. Additionally, the Head will provide administrative support to the Dean in matters of scheduling, course evaluation, assessment, student mentoring, committee work, staff development, and planning.

The Head of Chinese Dance will be required to teach Chinese Dance specialisation related courses. The successful candidate will serve on the School’s Management Committee and lead the Chinese Dance department. The Head will be expected to play a strategic role in the further development of Chinese Dance within the School, aligning with the Academy’s new strategic plan and School priorities, particularly concerning research in practice-based programmes.

The Head will also be committed to fostering strong connections with the professional dance community at local, regional and international levels, engaging in professional development, and staying current with trends in professional dance training and scholarship. Additional duties may be assigned by the Dean from time to time.

Applicants should have:

• (a)Advanced academic qualifications (preferably a recognised university degree) in Chinese Dance, Dance Education or an equivalent discipline;
• (b)Normally, a minimum of eight years’ experience in teaching in Chinese Dance specialisation, including teaching at University and Master’s level;
• (c)Substantial academic leadership and administrative/management experience in a Chinese Dance specialisation or equivalent;
• (d)A distinguished profile and professional achievement in Chinese Dance as a performer, choreographer, educator and director;
• (e)Strong knowledge of Chinese Dance pedagogy, technique, repertoire, performance practice and contemporary developments in dance training;
• (f)Excellent organisational, leadership and stakeholder management skills;
• (g)Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment; and
• (h)Excellent command of spoken and written English.

• (a)Proficiency in spoken and written Chinese; and
• (b)Established networks within the local, Chinese Mainland and overseas Chinese Dance communities.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Appointment will be on a two-year renewable contract, subject to performance and mutual agreement. A gratuity payment may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract. Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits. The starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A non-accountable Cash Allowance will be provided to the eligible appointee. The expected commencement date will be September 2027.

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