Dean, School of Arts and Social Sciences

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

The Position

The University is looking for a person of high caliber with strong academic credentials, dynamic leadership and academic administration experience to lead the School of Arts and Social Sciences.

Currently, the School of Arts and Social Sciences offers a diverse range of programmes in humanities, language, translation, social sciences, and creative arts. Our student body comprises 2500 full-time undergraduate students, 1500 part-time undergraduate students, and 500 postgraduate students. The School aims to provide quality education through applied and innovative curricula offered to students in Arts, Social Sciences and Creative Arts to meet the learning needs of students, and to inspire them to serve and contribute to our diverse and global society.

Requirements

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• An earned doctorate degree in a relevant discipline;
• High academic standing and strong teaching and research credentials;
• A proven track record in the administration of a school, faculty or department in a higher education institution;
• Dynamic leadership, broad vision and strategic foresight;
• Good record of professional and community services; and
• Excellent people and communication skills.

Remuneration Package

An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, a composite cash/housing allowance, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

Applications/Nominations

Hong Kong Metropolitan University is being represented by Asianet Consultants in this search.  Please submit applications or nominations on or before 6 July 2024 to:

Mr. Donald Hsu
Regional Director, Asianet Consultants
Email: hkmu-dass@asianetconsultants.com Tel: (852) 2530-0150
702 Wilson House, 19 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong

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