Professor and concurrently as Dean
Professor and concurrently as Dean
Tung Wah College
Established by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (“TWGHs”) in 2010, Tung Wah College (TWC) is a self-financing degree-granting institution registered under the Post Secondary Colleges Ordinance (Cap.320). Following the educational ideals of TWGHs and leveraging on its renowned strengths and expertise, TWC aims to provide high quality tertiary education to nurture competent, socially responsible and caring professionals for the benefits of society.
With the staunch support of TWGHs, TWC has been developing rapidly and built up a niche in healthcare education. It is the first self-financing tertiary institution offering five professionally accredited degrees to train nurses and allied health professionals such as medical laboratory technologists, occupational therapists, radiation therapists and physiotherapists. Besides, the College is also the first institution registered under Cap. 320 offering early childhood education degree and higher diploma programmes to train qualified kindergarten teachers and childcare professionals.
Currently, TWC has 4 schools (namely School of Arts and Humanities, School of Management, School of Medical and Health Sciences, and School of Nursing) running a total of 19 degree, sub-degree, diploma and certificate programmes in several disciplines. It has a student population of around 5,000 in 2025/2026 and nurtured more than 7,200 graduates since its inception in 2010.
Being a young and vibrant institution, TWC aspires to become a leading private university in the long term. It is planning to launch a number of new programmes, strengthen teaching and learning facilities and quality, and enhance research capability etc. in coming years. To cope with its continuous development, we are now inviting highly qualified candidates to fill the following post:
Duties and Responsibilities
The School of Management seeks a Professor and Dean to report to the Vice President (Academic), tasked with leading innovative undergraduate programs, including the Bachelor of Health Information and Services Management (Honours) and the Bachelor of Management (Honours) in Social and Business Sustainability, while also driving the development of new undergraduate and postgraduate level programmes as well as short courses that respond to global trends and societal needs. The Dean will guide the School's strategic vision, fostering an academic environment that emphasizes social and ethical responsibilities in business leadership. With a holistic approach to education that blends theory with practical applications, the School prepares adaptable graduates for diverse workplace challenges. As the School continues to expand its offerings, the Dean will ensure that curriculum development aligns with industry demands and societal expectations, enhancing the School's relevance and impact on management education. Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community, the successful candidate will lead initiatives that promote innovative educational practices and community engagement.
Lead the educational, research, scholarly, and public engagement activities of the School, ensuring alignment with the strategic vision and goals of the College.
Effectively manage the School's resources to support its growth and enhance its academic offerings, including the development of new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and short courses that address global trends and societal needs.
Collaborate with the President and Vice Presidents to advance the university’s vision by developing and implementing an academic business plan and strategic initiatives that promote the growth and enhancement of the School of Management and the College.
Enhance the research culture and output of the School by increasing visibility and fostering local and international collaborations through interdisciplinary and impactful research, as well as organising conferences.
Oversee School’s academic activities, including programme development and validation, quality assurance, examination and assessment processes, student recruitment, and initiatives for whole-person development.
Engage in professional service to external organisations and provide public services to the community, promoting the College’s mission while strengthening its local and international standing and networks.
Qualifications and Experience Required
A PhD or Professional Doctorate in Management or a relevant discipline.
Significant experience in the tertiary education sector, particularly in programme development, enhancement, student recruitment, and leadership.
Proven track record in research leadership, with the ability to build and nurture collaborative research teams, mentor academic staff to achieve high-quality outcomes, and attract and secure external research funding while managing complex research projects and budgets.
Demonstrated publication record in high-impact journals within the relevant discipline, preferably with international recognition.
Demonstrated success in establishing industry partnerships at local, regional, and international levels.
Application
Fixed term contract will be offered to the appointee with possibility of renewal subject to good performance. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Any interested party may apply by letter setting out in detail why the applicant considers himself or herself suitable for the position, together with a full curriculum vitae, to be sent to Mr. TT Ho of Korn/Ferry International (HK) Ltd, 15/F, St George’s Building, 2 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong or by email to TWC-MGT@kornferry.com. Review of applications will commence from 1 December 2025 and will continue until the post is filled. For enquiries, please call Mr. TT Ho on (852) 2971 2700.
All information and personal data collected will be used solely for recruitment related purposes. For more information about the College, please visit our website: https://www.twc.edu.hk.
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