"Head of Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health [Ref. C/932/09]"

City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic university 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 ten Colleges/Schools, including Biomedicine, Business, Computing, Creative Media, 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. We nurture tomorrow’s global leaders through Inspirational Learning, Interactive Learning and Innovative Learning.

Applications and nominations are invited for :

The Position

Reporting to the Provost and Deputy President through the Dean of Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (JCC), the Head of Department will provide leadership and strategic direction in research, teaching and professional education for the Department. The Head will encourage and promote academic excellence, and steer the Department to enhance the mission and vision of the University in alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan.

The Person

A PhD degree and a veterinary degree (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), or equivalent), with outstanding leadership skills, and a distinguished record in teaching, research and scholarship, and service. The person has demonstrated outstanding management effectiveness in a veterinary academic environment, and strong communication and networking skills to build and nurture internal and external contacts to the benefit of the Department. Outstanding candidates from non-veterinary backgrounds will also be considered.

Post Specification

Salary and Conditions of Service

The appointee will be offered appointment to an academic rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. The headship 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.

The University is being represented in this search by Perrett Laver Limited. Please send the nomination or application with a current curriculum vitae to "Matthew.Foreman@perrettlaver.com".  The screening process will continue until the position is filled. The University's privacy policy is available on the homepage.

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