SENIOR E-LEARNING TECHNOLOGIST

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Leave benefits

Job summary

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts is seeking a Senior e-Learning Technologist to oversee the implementation of its digital learning strategy. This role involves managing projects, collaborating across academic departments, and assisting in the development of innovative learning initiatives. Candidates should possess a Master's degree related to education, at least 5 years of experience in educational project management, and a strong advocacy for digital learning tools. The position is a two-year renewable contract with fringe benefits.

Qualifications

• Recognised master's degree or above in education or communication.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing educational projects.
• Solid experience in educational technology and digital learning tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage digital learning projects from conception to delivery.
• Provide pedagogical and technical expertise for online course development.
• Organise and execute training workshops to build digital capability.

Skills

Educational technology advocacy

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree or above in education or communication

Higher degree in educational technology or instructional design

Tools

e-Learning development tools

Job description

In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) plays a unique and influential role in nurturing future generations of performing artists, including performers, practitioners, designers, and technicians. Ranked 10th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings for Performing Arts and 1st in Asia, the Academy and its Schools of Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film & Television, Music, and Theatre & Entertainment Arts form a vibrant centre of practice, production, teaching, and practise‑as‑research. Its outstanding reputation is reinforced by the quality of its graduates and its partnerships with centres of excellence locally, regionally, and internationally. Through international residencies, visiting artists, and a distinguished alumni network—including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines—the Academy is committed to training future world‑class performers and practitioners.

Digital Learning and Library (DLL) enhances the technical and educational support for teaching and learning at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. It promotes interdisciplinary collaboration in education by leveraging AI, advanced tools, multimedia, and innovative pedagogy to enable technology‑driven, outcome‑based teaching and learning.

The Senior e‑Learning Technologist plays a key role in implementing the Academy's digital learning strategy under the leadership of the Principal Head (Digital Learning & Information Management). The postholder will be a forward‑thinking professional who works collaboratively with academic departments, Library and Registry to design, develop, and evaluate technology‑enhanced learning initiatives.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing digital learning projects from conception to delivery; providing pedagogical and technical expertise to support blended and online course development; and leading the production of online learning projects such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) or Small Private Online Courses (SPOC). Core duties include fostering collaboration across Schools and departments to enable innovative learning technologies, projects, and events; coordinating with the Academy Library and other units to ensure synergy between digital resources and learning initiatives; organising and executing training workshops, seminars, and showcases to build digital capability; assisting in programme evaluation, learning assessment, and data analytics to support evidence‑based decision‐making; and contributing to strategic planning and reports.

Qualifications

• A recognised master's degree or above in education or communication, preferably a higher degree in educational technology, instructional design or a related discipline.
• Normally at least 5 years of post‑qualification experience in managing educational projects, teaching and learning, and the production of e‑learning materials at the tertiary level.
• Solid experience in educational technology and a strong ability to advocate for digital learning tools and techniques.
• Familiar with a blended approach for staff learning and development which incorporates face‑to‑face training, e‑learning, virtual, and one‑to‑one where appropriate, involving both formal and informal teaching and support.
• A successful track record of experience in developing learning solutions, including the development of user guides, online resources, multimedia content, video, and face‑to‑face teaching with staff, both individually and in groups.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of e‑Learning development tools and LMS management is desirable.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HKAPA is an equal opportunity employer.