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Applications are invited for appointment as Professor and Head of the School of Chinese, Faculty of Arts (Ref.: 533525). We are seeking a distinguished scholar with a strong commitment to research, teaching, knowledge exchange and community engagement. This is a prestigious leadership position which would provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to shape the development of the School and to take it to new heights. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be of a stature equivalent to a Full Professor with tenure, with an inspiring vision of the grand challenges and prospects of the Chinese Humanities. The most highly qualified candidates may be considered for appointment with the Chair Professor title.
The Head of the School of Chinese is expected to:
- Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the School, ensuring it aligns with the academic missions of HKU over two 3-year terms.
- Develop and uphold the highest international standards of teaching and research.
- Foster cutting-edge scholarship by bridging traditional Chinese studies with emerging fields, while promoting knowledge exchange that amplifies the School’s societal and academic impact.
- Optimise the deployment of human, financial and other resources in the School.
- Cultivate a vibrant intellectual community that strengthens the School’s research profile across its core disciplines.
- Expand the School’s international collaborations, reinforcing its role as a leading hub for comparative studies on China and the world, utilising innovative approaches to deepen cross-cultural academic dialogue.
Qualifications and Qualities
- PhD in a related field.
- A distinguished record of academic achievements and international recognition in research, scholarship and teaching.
- Proven experience in visionary leadership and university-level administration.
- A strong international network and a demonstrated ability to secure research funding.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills and a high standard of personal integrity.
- The ability and willingness to represent the interests of the discipline and School in the wider community.
- The ability to teach in Chinese is desirable.
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