College Master

The University of Macau (UM) is an internationalized research-oriented comprehensive public university in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) located at the west bank of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). ... With unprecedented growth and development, UM offers a wide range of opportunities for high-calibre talents at all levels to achieve their career goals. It may be noted that English is the working language and the primary medium of instruction at UM.

The Residential Colleges sincerely invites applications for the position of the College Master. The selected candidates are expected to assume duty as soon as mutually practicable.

The Residential College system

The Residential College (RC) system is a comprehensive community-based educational platform that embodies the University’s 4-in-1 education model and student-centered philosophy of whole-person education. ... More details about the Residential Colleges are available at: https://rc.um.edu.mo/.

The College Master

In alignment with UM’s Residential College education model, the College Master provides leadership to an individual college in advancing its mission as a dynamic academic and social community dedicated to residential college education and the whole‑person development of students. ... The initial appointment will be for a term of up to three years, with renewal subject to mutual agreement.

In particular, the candidates should have the following credentials:

1. An earned doctoral degree, preferably obtained from a reputable university;
2. Candidates at the rank of Full Professor with well‑balanced experience in teaching, research, and service; or candidates with at least ten years of distinguished professional experience relevant to residential college or collegiate education comparable to UM’s Residential College model;
3. Demonstrated experience in student services, with a strong commitment to and advocacy for holistic, whole‑person education;
4. Proven administrative and management experience in a higher education institution;
5. A strong record of publications or scholarly contributions in the area of residential college or collegiate education is highly desirable;
6. Recognised standing and social influence within local and/or regional communities is highly desirable.

Remuneration

A taxable annual remuneration ranging from MOP1,250,200 to MOP1,447,600 (approximately USD154,350 to USD178,720) will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification and relevant professional experience. ... Residence in college is mandatory for College Master, and accommodation will be provided rent-free. Further details on our package are available at: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/learn-more/.

Application Procedure

Applicants should visit https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/ for more details and apply ONLINE. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within 3 months of application.