Reporting to Vice President (Academic) and Provost of the University, the Dean of the Faculty of Education and Human Development is responsible for the dynamic and innovative leadership and management of the Faculty. He/She is a member of the Senior Management Committee who will foster excellence in teaching and learning, research and external relationships in accordance with the University’s vision, mission and strategic plan, and will be responsible for ensuring high standards, consistent with international best practice. Specifically, he/she will:

• contribute to the strategic and academic planning, policy development and leadership of the University, and work collaboratively with other faculties and offices;
• provide effective leadership and direction in strategic and academic planning, policy development as well as research and scholarship to continuously enhance the Faculty’s reputation and performance;
• ensure the effective management of the financial, people, physical and technological resources of the Faculty (including its cognate Departments) to achieve the University’s strategic and academic goals;
• monitor the performance outcomes of the Faculty within the framework of the quality assurance policies and systems of the University; and
• initiate and develop effective local, regional and international collaborative relationships with relevant professional associations, the Education Bureau, schools, universities and other education providers and research institutes, as well as driving knowledge transfer initiatives.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree in an area relevant to the Faculty, a distinguished, internationally-recognised record of research and scholarship, a proven record of outstanding academic leadership in tertiary institutions, including the management of human and financial resources, budgeting and external networking. The appointee must demonstrate a commitment to leading research and pioneering cutting-edge developments in the relevant disciplines, and possess strong communication and networking skills to rally the support of internal and external stakeholders for the benefit of the Faculty and the University. A good knowledge of and appreciation of the challenges of working in a multicultural context will be an advantage. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Remuneration package will be highly competitive and attractive fringe benefits will be offered.

The University is being represented in this search by Korn Ferry (HK) Limited. Interested parties are invited to submit applications/nominations to Korn Ferry c/o Mr TT Ho, Senior Client Partner, by clicking 立即申請 .

All applications/nominations will be treated in strict confidence. Review of applications will start from April 2020, and will continue until the post is filled. However, the University reserves the right not to fill the position or to fill the position by invitation. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. Since the incumbent may engage in work relating to students in schools, prospective employee may be requested to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.