Part-time Assistant Lecturer (Music and Media Production)

Vocational Training Council / VTC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 290,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vocational Training Council (VTC) invites applications for a Teaching Associate in the Design and Information Technology Section. The role focuses on Light Specialist for Stage/Entertainment, including teaching duties, student assessment, and maintaining training facilities and equipment.

Ideal candidates will have a recognised degree in Theatre and Entertainment Arts, strong English and Chinese communication skills, and relevant live-events experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Theatre and Entertainment Arts or equivalent, ideally with postgraduate qualifications.
• Strong English and Chinese communication and presentation skills.
• Linked with industry or professional bodies is an advantage.
• Experience in setting up and operating lighting equipment with safety protocols.
• Experience in theatre, live events or concerts is advantageous.
• Event management experience is preferable.
• A good team player who can work independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Teach duties including student assessment, operating and maintaining training facilities and equipment.
• Assist in programme development and provide learning support to student projects.
• Help develop curriculum and teaching/learning packages.
• Engage in student/academic administration and counselling duties.
• Support in programme validation and accreditation processes.
• Participate in industry networking, industrial attachments and events as needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Lighting equipment operation

Education

Degree in Theatre & Entertainment Arts

Job description

部門 : Design and Information Technology Section

Subject Areas

Light Specialist for Stage / Entertainment

Major Duties

• (a) To perform teaching duties, including student assessment, operating and maintaining training facilities and equipment;
• (b) To assist and provide academic support to programme development, learning support to student projects;
• (c) To assist in developing programme curriculum and teaching and learning packages;
• (d) To perform duties in relation to student and academic administration;
• (e) To provide academic counselling;
• (f) To assist in the validation and accreditation of programmes; and
• (g) To participate in networking with industry / industrial attachments, departmental projects and productions, including but not limited to events, band shows, performances, consultancy services, workshops, seminars and exhibitions, where necessary.

Requirements

• (a) A recognised degree in Theatre and Entertainment Arts or equivalent, preferably with post-graduate qualifications;
• (b) Good communication and presentation skills in both English and Chinese;
• (c) Good records of linkage with industry or professional bodies will be an advantage;
• (d) Proficient in setting up and operating lighting equipment which involves maintaining light fixtures, rigging, power supplies, and accessories to ensure optimal performance and adherence to safety protocols;
• (e) Relevant experience in the theatre and entertainment arts industry, live events or concerts would be an advantage;
• (f) Experience in event management is preferable; and
• (g) A good team player with the ability to work independently under pressure.

Notes

• (1) The post is at the rank of “Teaching Associate”.
• (2) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic /professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.
• (3) Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a written assessment.
• (4) The appointees may be required to perform duties outside normal working hours and / or in designated places as assigned.
• (5) In support of the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme launched by the Hong Kong Police Force, all prospective appointees will be requested to undergo the SCRC at the advanced stage of the employment process.