"Heads of Departments"

Open Positions

To cope with the development of the university, the university is now recruiting Heads of Departments for the following 4 areas:

Job ID: Ref001 Graduate Student Cultivation and Academic Success

This position serves as a key role under the Vice Rector, overseeing the strategic development and daily operations of the graduate school. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Formulating and implementing policies for graduate thesis supervision, ensuring academic rigor and alignment with international standards.
• Managing the full lifecycle of graduate student cultivation, from admission (including bachelor-to-postgraduate pathways) to graduation, with a focus on student success and retention.
• Developing initiatives to improve graduate employability, such as industry partnerships and career development programs.

Job ID: Ref002 Quality Assurance and Institutional Accreditation

This position drives the university’s compliance with global quality standards and accreditation processes. Duties involve:

• Managing institutional accreditation (e.g., QAA), program accreditation (e.g., AACSB) and program-level reviews, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating new program applications and existing program revisions.
• Developing internal QA frameworks and training staff for continuous improvement.

Job ID: Ref003 Institutional Data and Global Rankings

This role is pivotal in advancing the university’s global visibility through data-driven strategies. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the collection, analysis, and reporting of institutional data for major rankings (QS, THE, ARWU, etc.), identifying performance gaps and proposing improvement plans.
• Establishing a centralized data governance framework to ensure accuracy and compliance with international standards.
• Leveraging data analytics and maintaining up-to-date information of HEI to inform strategic decision-making.

Job ID: Ref004 Digital Transformation and Library Innovation

This role focuses on leveraging technology to enhance academic and administrative services. Responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing IT solutions for the library and academic departments (e.g., AI-driven tools, digital repositories).
• Upgrading database systems to support interdisciplinary research and smart campus initiatives.
• Collaborating with faculty to integrate EdTech.

Requirement

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline is required; Doctoral degree strongly preferred.
• Full fluency in English and Mandarin (written and spoken), Cantonese / Portuguese proficiency highly desirable.
• Minimum 10 years experience with at least 5 years in higher education administration, experience in international or Sino-foreign cooperative universities preferred.
• Understanding of Macao SAR higher education policies and familiarity with Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE) regulations preferred.
• Experience working in multicultural academic environments.
• Processing strategic planning, policy development skills and cross-cultural communication abilities.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter (in English/Chinese) to: deanship@cityu.edu.mo

Email subject: Job ID (e.g., “Application for Ref001”).

Positions open until filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.