Chu Hai College has provided 78 years of quality education and excellence to the Hong Kong community and remains committed to enhancing educational opportunities for young people. Its purpose and vision are to nurture future leaders, strengthen the competitiveness of Hong Kong, and help bring about a stable, prosperous and harmonious society in a knowledge-based economy.
Academic departments within the College include Chinese Literature, English, Journalism and Communication, Business Administration, Accounting and Banking, Finance, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, and Architecture. The Faculty of Science and Engineering consists of three Departments. The programmes offered enable students to discover, preserve and disseminate the relevant professional knowledge in the three disciplines, offering them intellectual stimulation and preparing them to work competently in the industry.
The College is registered as an Approved Post Secondary College under the Post Secondary Colleges Ordinance (Cap 320), with all degree programmes accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ).
The Dean of Faculty of Science and Engineering is responsible for providing overall effective leadership in management and development of the Faculty, the development of appropriate programmes in response to community needs, the smooth operation of programmes, the conduct of good quality teaching and learning activities, the promotion of research and scholarship and the establishment of partnerships with various external stakeholders in the Government, the academic profession and the industry.
REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate is expected to possess:
1. a Doctoral degree or equivalent;
2. proficiency in Chinese and English;
3. a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, research and service commensurate with that of a tenured associate professor, in disciplines of Science and/or Engineering;
4. experience in serving in prestigious higher education institution(s) preferably at the rank of Faculty/ School Dean or above level; and
5. abundant experience in providing effective leadership to Faculties or academic units with regard to the disciplines of Science and/or Engineering, including overseeing the development of academic strategy and its implementation; academic budget planning and allocation; personnel management; grants submission processes and management; and student enrollment
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Dean, Faculty of Science and Engineering shall:
1. be responsible for the administration of the Faculty of Science and Engineering and shall exercise the responsibilities of Faculty Dean as required.
2. provide visionary leadership and direction for the Faculty of Science and Engineering, including formulating annual development plans and budget for the Faculty in accordance with the College practices.
3. lead the curriculum development as well as initiation and development of new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in line with the College's Vision and Missions and Strategic Plan.
4. encourage high standards of teaching, foster and encourage research within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
5. establish and maintain connections with other academic institutions, professional bodies and industry, both local and international.
6. oversee staff management and accountability in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
APPLICATION
Applicants are invited to send their detailed curriculum vitae, including current and expected salary, and direct any enquiries to the Human Resources Office, Hong Kong Chu Hai College [E-mail: recruitment@chuhai.edu.hk], quoting the position being applied for and the reference number. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Candidature may be obtained by nominations. The College reserves the right to make an appointment by invitation or not to fill this post.
