Senior Academic Faculty Position — Beijing Normal – Hong Kong Baptist University

About BNBU

Strategically located in the heart of China’s most vibrant Greater Bay Area, our campus is within the one-hour livelihood circle that encompasses Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Founded in 2005, BNBU is jointly established by Beijing Normal University and Hong Kong Baptist University and enjoys a fine reputation as a pioneer in liberal arts education. Attracting prestigious scholars from around the world, it is a campus of robust international culture, where all classroom lessons are taught in English. Long a magnet for students with ambitions of studying overseas, BNBU sees many of its graduates snapped up by the world’s leading universities. Our Faculty of Business and Management, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, School of Culture and Creativity, School of AI and Liberal Arts and School of General Education together offer a total of 30 undergraduate programmes and more than a dozen postgraduate programmes. Growing rapidly in size, quality and diversity, BNBU now attracts over 9,000 students to its picturesque campus in the coastal city of Zhuhai, and is actively recruiting first-class faculty members to make it a top-tier liberal arts university in China.

We are now seeking accomplished and forward-thinking scholars to join us as Disciplinary Leaders, tasked with steering the strategic development and future growth of our key academic fields including: Accounting; Business Analytics; Business Management (including but not limit to Human Resources, Marketing Management, and Digital Media Management); Public Relations and Advertising; Data Science; Environmental Science; Applied Psychology; Game Design; Culture, Creativity & Management and Media Arts and Design.

Job Description

These senior faculty positions are pivotal to our mission. The successful candidates will provide the intellectual vision and academic direction to elevate their disciplines, ensuring they remain at the forefront of innovation, relevance, and scholarly impact.

The appointed Discipline Leader will be entrusted with the following key responsibilities:

1. Provide Strategic Academic Leadership: Define and implement a compelling strategic vision for the discipline, guiding its development, innovation, and long-term growth in alignment with BNBU's mission.
2. Champion Research Excellence: Establish and sustain a world-class, competitively funded research programme, fostering a vibrant culture of scholarly inquiry, publication, and innovation within the discipline.
3. Mentor the Next Generation: Provide inspirational guidance and mentorship to undergraduate and postgraduate students, while actively supporting the professional development of junior faculty members.
4. Drive Curriculum Innovation: Lead the ongoing enhancement and modernization of the curriculum, ensuring pedagogical excellence and maintaining the discipline's relevance in an evolving global context.
5. Forge Strategic Partnerships: Develop and nurture robust relationships with industry, professional bodies, and international institutions to create impactful collaborations and expand the discipline's reach and influence.

Job Requirement

The candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent, supported by a strong international record of research and publication. He/she should be a visionary leader and distinguished scholar, who is eligible for faculty appointment as a full professor. Essential qualities include demonstrated academic leadership, a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, a passion for teaching in a multicultural setting, and excellent communication skills, all underpinned by a genuine dedication to building an inclusive academic environment.

Benefit and Appointment Terms

Commencing salaries will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Fringe benefits include housing allowance, leave, social insurance and commercial insurance. Appointments to these positions will initially be made on a fixed-term contract with mutual agreement.

Closing Date: Open until filled

All application materials should be submitted in English.

Application Procedures

• Please complete the job application form and upload the requested documents online: https://hrapp.bnbu.edu.cn/recruit/job/vacancy/JobDetail/1193.
• If you failed to submit your application online, please send your application by emailing to recruit@bnbu.edu.cn. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a completed "Job Application Form" which can be downloaded from https://hro.bnbu.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities_/Application_Procedure.htm. Please indicate the position being applied for, including the field of expertise, level and reference number.

The University reserves the right not to fill this position, or to extend the search until suitable candidates are identified or to make an appointment by invitation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment.