{"job":{"jobId":1260,"fk_accountId":null,"fk_organizationId":885,"fk_adminAccountId":null,"title":"Dean of Social Sciences","description":"\n<p>Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is looking for a distinguished, innovative and dynamic scholar to lead the Faculty of Social Sciences. </p>\n<p>Energised by a new 10-year Strategic Plan and with its ambitious <em>Talent100</em> recruitment initiative fully under way, HKBU is poised to transform itself from an institution with an established regional presence into one with an international reputation for excellence. </p>\n<p><strong>The University </strong></p>\n<p>Founded in 1956, the University seeks to be a leading research-led liberal arts University in Asia for the world delivering academic excellence in a caring, creative and global culture. The University has a student population of around 11,000 and a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes up to the PhD level. Currently, the University has an academic and teaching staff strength of about 1,000. Beyond Hong Kong, the University has a joint campus with Beijing Normal University running a unique liberal arts college in Zhuhai, the United International College. HKBU also has research centres in other parts of China.</p>\n<p>Further information about the University can be found on the website at <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"http://www.hkbu.edu.hk\" rel=\"no-follow\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.hkbu.edu.hk</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>The Role </strong></p>\n<p>Reporting to the Provost, the Dean oversees and leads the Faculty in delivering its teaching and research initiatives, in nurturing its students, in facilitating interdisciplinary research, and in engagement with local and regional communities. The Dean would be expected to contribute significantly to the University’s determination to become an institution of global standing. </p>\n<p><strong>The Person </strong></p>\n<p>The appointee should be a visionary leader and distinguished scholar who will provide effective leadership to the Faculty, inspire excellence and ensure the highest academic standards in teaching and research, foster strong academic partnerships and collaborations internally and with external organizations in joint projects and/or new initiatives. He/she should also be responsible for planning and monitoring both financial and human resources in the Faculty. The appointee will work closely with senior management and other Deans of Faculties/Schools in planning the strategic development and setting the overall direction of the University. While the Deanship position will demand significant time commitment to administrative duties, it is expected that the appointee will hold a concurrent academic appointment in the Faculty and contribute to teaching, research, and other scholarly activities.</p>\n<p>He/She should have a proven successful track record of academic leadership in instigating changes and an ability to administer a large academic unit. Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills are necessary. </p>\n<p><strong>Appointment Terms:</strong></p>\n<p>The appointment will normally be made on a three-year term and renewable subject to review and mutual agreement. Remuneration package includes basic salary on the Professorial range, retirement/gratuity benefits currently at 15% of basic salary, annual leave, medical and dental schemes and, as appropriate, housing assistance and relocation allowance.</p>\n<p><strong>Application/Nomination Procedures: </strong></p>\n<p>Interested parties are invited to send their applications, with the names and contact addresses of three referees, to Heidrick & Struggles at Suite 1408 Two Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong, or via <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"mailto:hkbusosc@heidrick.com\" rel=\"no-follow\">hkbusosc@heidrick.com</a>. Applications should include a cover letter and a detailed resume.</p>\n<p>The information provided by applicants will be used solely for the purposes of considering their applications and all personal data provided will be kept confidential. Review of applications/ nominations will begin immediately until the position is filled. The University reserves the right not to fill the position or to make an appointment by invitation; and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. </p>\n<p><strong><em>Hong Kong Baptist University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer</em></strong></p>\n","pdfUrl1":null,"location":"Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong","location1":"아시아","location2":null,"location3":null,"type":"1","applyUrl":"https://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/job_details.php?page_id=6&job_id=4982","fileUrl1":"","fileUrl2":"","fileUrl3":"","fileUrl4":"","fileUrl5":null,"fileUrl6":null,"fileUrl7":null,"workingHour":"Full Time","contractType":"Fixed Term","salary":"","original_id":"UNI|193254","original_domain":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs","original_url":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/193254/dean-of-social-sciences/?LinkSource=PremiumListing","original_isPremium":"true","closeType":2,"closedAt":null,"requireEducation":10,"managerTel":"","managerFax":"","managerEmail":"hkbusosc@heidrick.com","managerName":"HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY","managerPhone":"","managerAddress":null,"log_hit":4,"log_like":0,"publishState":1,"organizationName":null,"organizationName_en":null,"organizationName_alt":null,"createdAt":"2020-01-19T15:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":null},"organization":{"organizationId":885,"lv1Id":null,"lv2Id":null,"name":"Hong Kong Baptist University","name_en":"Hong Kong Baptist University","name_alt":",","introduction":"<p><strong>Wholeperson education in a dynamic and caring environment</strong></p>\n<p>Hong Kong Baptist University is a publicly funded research-intensive liberal arts university in Hong Kong delivering our distinctive education that prepares young people with the innovative impulse and creative thinking that the 21<sup>st</sup> century demands. We balance academic excellence with the development of the whole person.</p>\n<p>Founded in 1956 and became a publicly funded university in 1994, the University’s main campuses are located at the heart of Hong Kong and we also have an extra-territorial campus in Zhuhai in Guangdong Province - the <a class=\"processed\" data-mz=\"\" href=\"http://uic.edu.hk/en\">United International College - which is jointly established with Beijing Normal University</a>. It is the first full-scale cooperation in higher education between Mainland China and Hong Kong. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>International recognition</strong></p>\n<p>The university's programmes have won international recognition. The School of Business gained accreditation from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Associations of MBAs (AMBA), as well as European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development. The School of Communication was named one of the best journalism and media schools for Asian students by the website Asian Correspondent.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Vibrant campus</strong></p>\n<p>Situated in the heart of the city, the university stretches across five campuses that offer an inspiring teaching, research and learning environment.</p>\n<p>The university has state-of-the-art facilities, well-equipped laboratories and research infrastructure, and learning commons that offer students a dynamic study environment.</p>\n<p>HKBU’s world-class libraries include the seven-floor main library, the Dr Stephen Riady Chinese Medicine Library and the European Documentation Centre. The university also provides well-rounded sports facilities that encompass two multipurpose gymnasiums; a swimming pool; a full-size outdoor athletics stadium and soccer pitch, tennis and squash courts; and two multipurpose sports halls for ball and racquet games.</p>\n<p>HKBU has created an internationalised campus environment. Its academic staff members come from over 20 countries and regions, and pioneering programmes such as the Pulitzer Prize Winners Workshop, the International Writers Workshop, the Consul-General-in-Residence Programme and the European Union Academic Programme, bring distinguished experts from around the world to the university, adding to the globalised campus experience.</p>\n<p>HKBU is committed to building a sustainable low-carbon campus and fostering an environmentally conscious culture within the university community.</p>\n","logoImg":"","logoImgSquare":"https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/jobs.ac.kr/dev/images/JBRV7eFC_400x400_1271230863899.jpg","homepageUrl":"https://www.hkbu.edu.hk/eng/main/index.jsp","infoUrl":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/hong-kong-baptist-university","country":"HK","state":"Kowloon Tong","location":"아시아","address":"Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong","phoneNumber":"+852 3411 7400","faxNumber":"","type":1,"univType1":"대학","univType2":"대학교","univType3":"","univType4":"본교","establishedAt":"1956-01-27T00:00:00.000Z","count_majors":null,"count_students":null,"meta_competitiveness":"","publishState":1,"updatedAt":"2020-03-27T05:35:58.000Z","createdAt":"2020-03-04T11:13:07.000Z","default_1_bannerImage":null,"default_1_bannerImageMobile":null,"default_2_bannerImage":"https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/jobs.ac.kr/dev/images/홍콩_1199990486999.png","default_2_bannerImageMobile":null,"default_3_bannerImage":"https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/jobs.ac.kr/dev/images/HONGKONGBAPTIST_644915502555.jpg","default_3_bannerImageMobile":"https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/jobs.ac.kr/dev/images/HONGKONGBAPTIST_750849573407.jpg"}}