About this role
Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) now invites candidates for this position which is expected to be filled in Sep 2026/Feb 2027:
Job Description
The program of Media and Communication Studies (MCOM) at Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University invites applications from experienced student-centered scholars with expertise in one or more of the following fields:
AI-centered approaches to media studies; Communication theory; Journalism; New media; Media production.
The position offers opportunities to pursue innovative teaching and collaborative research within a growing international academic environment.
Job Requirement
Applicants must possess a PhD in Media and Communications or a related field and with a commensurable research profile. We are particularly interested in candidates conducting theoretically grounded qualitative and/or quantitative research with clear potential for international impact. The successful candidate will teach courses in areas such as communication theories, research methods, international communication, journalism studies, video production, graphic design, and social media, while also contributing new curricular directions informed by their research expertise. Candidates applying for the Associate Professor or above position should have a proven record of publications in high-quality journals, success in securing external research funding, and an ambitious research agenda. Special consideration will be given to applicants whose work engages with AI, digital media, datafication, or emerging communication technologies. Please include a cover letter explaining your rationale for coming to BNBU, how you meet above requirements, and how you can contribute to our research and teaching environment.
Benefits and Appointment Terms
Commencing salaries will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Fringe benefits include housing allowance, leave, social insurance and commercial insurance. Appointments to the position will initially be made on a fixed-term contract with mutual agreement.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Application Procedures
Please complete the job application form and upload the requested documents online (via the ‘Apply’ button above).
If you failed to submit your application online, please send your application by emailing to [email protected]. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a completed "Job Application Form" which can be downloaded from https://hro.bnbu.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities_/Application_Procedure.htm. Please indicate the position being applied for, including the field of expertise, level and reference number.
The University reserves the right not to fill the position, or to extend the search until suitable candidates are identified or to make an appointment by invitation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment.
Upcoming Event:
London Session
Time: 10:00-12:00
Date: 30 July 2026
Location: 7 Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London, SW1P 3AT
More information:
https://hro.bnbu.edu.cn/info/1044/3542.htm
Registration
https://v.wjx.cn/vm/YGm4xEz.aspx
Note:
We will contact successful registrants for more details of the event rundown in due course.
About BNBU
Strategically located in the heart of China’s most vibrant Greater Bay Area, our campus is within the one-hour livelihood circle that encompasses Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Founded in 2005, BNBU is jointly established by Beijing Normal University and Hong Kong Baptist University and enjoys a fine reputation as a pioneer in liberal arts education. Attracting prestigious scholars from around the world, it is a campus of robust international culture, where all classroom lessons are taught in English. Long a magnet for students with ambitions of studying overseas, BNBU sees many of its graduates snapped up by the world’s leading universities. Our Faculty of Business and Management, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, School of Culture and Creativity, School of AI and Liberal Arts, and School of General Education together offer a total of 32 undergraduate programmes and more than a dozen postgraduate programmes. Growing rapidly in size, quality and diversity, BNBU now attracts over 10,000 students to its picturesque campus in the coastal city of Zhuhai, and is actively recruiting first-class faculty members to make it a top-tier liberal arts university in China. To know more: https://www.bnbu.edu.cn/index.htm
commensurate with experience