"Dean of College of Business"

City University of Hong Kong

City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic university and uniquely located in the heart of Hong Kong. As a publicly funded institution, our goals are to pursue high levels of excellence, promote innovation and nurture creativity with the aim to improve people’s lives. In a city where East meets West, our vision is to become globally recognised for professional education, one that emphasises the mutual enrichment of different cultures and intellectual traditions, and for research that makes a real difference.

The University comprises nine Colleges/Schools, including Business, Creative Media, Data Science, Energy and Environment, Engineering, Law, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Science, and Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences. Our curricula are designed to promote knowledge creation, original discoveries and innovative thinking by integrating teaching and research at all levels.

Applications and nominations are invited for the above post:

The Position

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will provide visionary leadership for the College, in alignment with the mission and Strategic Plan of the University. In collaboration with the College’s faculty and other academic units, the Dean will advance the College’s academic excellence in research and professional education, and further its international standing.

The Person

This exciting leadership opportunity requires a doctoral degree with strong academic and professional qualifications, a distinguished record of teaching, research and scholarship, and substantial relevant experience in academic leadership roles; the vision and capability to build on and expand the College’s strengths; outstanding management effectiveness; commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork; and strong communication and networking skills to build and nurture internal and external contacts to the benefit of the College.

Post Specification

Salary and Conditions of Service

The appointee will be offered appointment to an academic rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. The deanship appointment will be on a concurrent basis for an initial period of about three years. An attractive remuneration package, driven by market competitiveness and individual performance, will be offered. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable).

Information and Application

Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong Email: hrdeancb@cityu.edu.hk/Fax: 2788 1154 or 3442 0311.

To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk, and include a current curriculum vitae, a statement of qualifications, and vision statement for the Dean’s role. Nominations can be sent directly to the Human Resources Office, or by email to hrdeancb@cityu.edu.hk. Applications and nominations will be considered until the position is filled.