Institution:   City University of Hong Kong, Department of Asian and International Studies
Location:   Hong Kong
Position:   Department Chair; Head of Department of Asian and International Studies

Worldwide Search for Talent

City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic, fast-growing university that is pursuing excellence in research and professional education. As a publicly-funded institution, the University is committed to nurturing and developing students’ talents and creating applicable knowledge to support social and economic advancement.  Currently, the University has six Colleges/Schools.  Within the next two years, the University aims to recruit 100 more scholars from all over the world in various disciplines, including business, creative media, energy, engineering, environment, humanities, law, science, social sciences, and other strategic growth areas.

Applications and nominations are invited for :

Head of Department of Asian and International Studies [Ref. C/235/49]

The Position

Reporting to the Provost through the Dean of College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the Head of Department will provide leadership and strategic direction in research 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 doctorate degree with strong academic and professional qualifications, a distinguished record of teaching, research and scholarship, and substantial relevant experience in tertiary education; outstanding management effectiveness; commitment to teamwork; and strong communication and networking skills to build and nurture internal and external contacts to the benefit of the Department.

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 three years.  Remuneration package will be attractive and driven by market competitiveness and individual performance.  Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable).

Contact:
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 : aissearch@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : (852) 2788 1154 or (852) 3442 0311].

Please send the nomination or application with a current curriculum vitae to Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, or e-mail to “aissearch@cityu.edu.hk“.  Applications and nominations received before 15 March 2014 will receive full consideration.  The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.

The University also offers a number of visiting positions through its “CityU International Transition Team” scheme for current graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and for early-stage and established scholars, as described at http://www.cityu.edu.hk/provost/cityu_international_transition.htm.

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the principle of diversity.  We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially those who will enhance the diversity of our staff.

City University of Hong Kong was ranked the 4th among the world’s top 50 universities under the age of 50 in the Quacquarelli Symonds 2014 survey
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