{"job":{"jobId":2498451,"fk_accountId":null,"fk_organizationId":885,"fk_adminAccountId":null,"title":"Dean of Science","description":"\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>FACULTY OF SCIENCE</strong></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>Dean of Science (PR0254/23-24)</strong></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is looking for a distinguished, innovative and dynamic scholar to lead the Faculty of Science.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>HKBU</strong></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Founded in 1956, HKBU strives to become a world-class research-led liberal arts University in Asia for the world delivering academic and research excellence in a caring, creative and global culture. The University's ambitious Institutional Strategic Plan 2018-2028 sets the research direction to transform HKBU into a reputable international powerhouse for research and teaching excellence.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The University currently has an academic and teaching staff strength of about 1,000 and a student population of over 12,000. We offer a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through the Faculties/Schools of Arts, Business, Creative Arts, Chinese Medicine, Communication, Science, Social Sciences and Continuing Education.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">In Mainland China, the University has successfully pioneered the establishment of a modern liberal arts college, BNU-HKBU United International College, jointly with Beijing Normal University. To further strengthen research collaborations with Mainland universities, the University has set up a number of research centres/institutes such as the Institute of Research and Continuing Education in Shenzhen.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>Faculty of Science</strong></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The Faculty strives to play a leading role in science education and technological advancement by delivering excellence in teaching and learning, conducting cutting-edge academic research, and proactively contributing to the advancement of society. It comprises five academic departments (viz. Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics), and it offers educational programmes that are relevant to the needs of Hong Kong and the wider region.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">A State Key Laboratory of Environmental and Biological Analysis (a highly prestigious and specialised laboratory generously funded at a national level) and other specialised research centres have been established in the Faculty to facilitate research activities at the University and provide consultancy to the community.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Over time, the Faculty has emerged as a strong and positive influence in scientific education and research. Today, the Faculty has more than 420 staff, 2,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students and 16,000 alumni, many of whom have earned stellar reputations for their excellence in research, teaching and learning, community engagement and other achievements. For more information about the Faculty, please visit: <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"https://www.sci.hkbu.edu.hk/\" rel=\"no-follow\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.sci.hkbu.edu.hk/</a>.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>Role of the Dean</strong></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Reporting to the Provost, the Dean oversees and leads the Faculty in delivering its teaching and research initiatives, in nurturing its students and young scholars, in facilitating interdisciplinary research, and in engaging with local and international communities. The Dean is expected to lead the strategic development of the Faculty to contribute significantly to the University's determination to become an institution of global standing.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>The Appointee</strong></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The appointee should be a visionary leader and distinguished scholar who will steer the development of the Faculty, provide effective leadership, inspire excellence and ensure the highest academic standards in teaching and research. The successful applicant will foster strong academic partnerships and collaborations internally and externally through joint projects and new initiatives. He/she will also be responsible for planning and monitoring both financial and human resources in the Faculty, and leading the Faculty in the solicitation of research grants. The appointee will work closely with senior management of the University 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\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">He/she should have a proven successful track record of academic leadership and an ability to administer a large academic unit. Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills are necessary.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>Appointment Terms</strong></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The appointment will normally be made on a three-year term and it is renewable subject to review and mutual agreement. We offer an attractive remuneration package with competitive pay and excellent benefits.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>Application/Nomination Procedures</strong></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (<a data-mz=\"\" href=\"https://jobs.hkbu.edu.hk/\" rel=\"no-follow\" target=\"_blank\">https://jobs.hkbu.edu.hk</a>) and send in a cover letter (with highlights of achievements and impacts in teaching, research, and leadership roles) and a detailed curriculum vitae. Applicants should also include names of two referees in their application form or curriculum vitae. <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy\" rel=\"no-follow\" target=\"_blank\">Privacy Policy Statement and Personal Information Collection Statement (hkbu.edu.hk)</a> is available on the homepage.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">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.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">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\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong><em>Hong Kong Baptist University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer.</em></strong></p>\n\n\n","pdfUrl1":null,"location":"Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong","location1":"아시아","location2":null,"location3":null,"type":"1","applyUrl":"https://hro-archive.hkbu.edu.hk/index.php?page_id=6&job_id=8371&f=job_details","fileUrl1":null,"fileUrl2":null,"fileUrl3":null,"fileUrl4":null,"fileUrl5":null,"fileUrl6":null,"fileUrl7":null,"workingHour":"Full Time","contractType":"Fixed Term","salary":null,"original_id":"UNI|356650","original_domain":"timeshighereducation.com","original_url":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/356650","original_isPremium":null,"closeType":1,"closedAt":"2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z","requireEducation":38,"managerTel":"","managerFax":null,"managerEmail":null,"managerName":"HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY","managerPhone":null,"managerAddress":"Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong","log_hit":2,"log_like":0,"publishState":1,"organizationName":null,"organizationName_en":null,"organizationName_alt":null,"del_yn":"N","createdAt":"2023-10-31T11:58:53.000Z","updatedAt":"2023-10-31T11:58:53.000Z"},"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. 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