Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Reporting to the Vice President (Academic) of the University, the Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is responsible for the dynamic and innovative leadership and management of the Faculty ( As a member of the University’s senior leadership team, he/she will foster excellence in teaching and learning, research, knowledge transfer and external relationships in accordance with the University’s vision, mission and strategic plan, and will be responsible for ensuring high standards of course provision, consistent with international best practice. Responsibilities Contribute to the strategic and academic planning, policy development and leadership of the University, and work collaboratively with other faculties, academies and divisions. Provide academic leadership to the development, delivery and review of high‑quality teaching programmes, research and scholarship, and knowledge transfer as well as service to continuously enhance the Faculty’s reputation and performance. Ensure effective management of the financial, people, physical and technological resources of the Faculty (including Departments and Centres) to achieve the University’s strategic and academic goals (including resource allocation and staff deployment). Monitor the performance outcomes of the Faculty within the framework of the quality assurance policies and systems of the University. Initiate and develop effective local, national, regional and international collaborative relationships with relevant professional associations, the Education Bureau, schools, universities and other education providers and research institutes, as well as connections with the wider community. Qualifications Applicants should have distinguished academic standing and international recognition for their achievements in research, scholarship and teaching, with a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline(s), a proven record of strong academic leadership experience as well as administrative experience in leadership positions in tertiary institutions, including but not limited to innovations and developments of integrating AI technologies into learning and teaching; strong established networks and collaborations with Hong Kong, Greater China and overseas professional organizations; management of human and financial resources; budgeting and external networking. The appointee must demonstrate a vision to advance the Faculty’s reputation and performance, a commitment to driving interdisciplinary research collaborations 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 the culture and higher education scene of Hong Kong and Greater China, and appreciation of the challenges of working in a multicultural context will be an advantage. Appointment and Remuneration Concurrent with a professorial appointment, the successful candidate will be appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences for an initial term of 3 years which may be renewed for a second term. Remuneration package will be highly competitive and attractive fringe benefits including housing benefits will be offered. Application Process Interested parties are invited to send application / nomination in confidence to Mr Kieran Pollentine of Perrett Laver by email to Review of applications / nominations will continue until the post is filled. The University reserves the right not to fill the position advertised or to fill the position by invitation. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment‑related purposes. For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to Since the incumbent’s work may involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and / or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force. EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr