Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology

Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) now invites candidates for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology which is expected to be filled as soon as possible. 

Job Description

The Faculty of Science and Technology offers nine undergraduate programmes: Applied Mathematics, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Technology, Data Science, Environmental Science, Financial Mathematics, Food Science and Technology, and Statistics. Additionally, the Faculty offers three taught master programmes: Master of Arts in Communication-Artificial Intelligence & Digital Media Concentration (AIDM), Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Technology and Management (SETM) and Master of Science in Data Science with Concentration in Business Statistics (MSCBS), along with five research postgraduate programmes in Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science and Technology, and Probability and Mathematical Statistics. Our focus is on comprehensive professional training, while emphasizing the students' holistic development through social awareness and self-cultivation. 

The appointee will provide vision, strategic direction and academic leadership of the Faculty, in support of the wider University’s strategic ambitions to be leading, diverse, digital and sustainable. The appointee should be a visionary leader and distinguished scholar, who is eligible for faculty appointment as a full professor or a chair professor in one or more of the Faculty’s teaching and/or research fields. S/he reports to the Vice-President (Academic Affairs) and other members of the senior management team, contributing to the advancement of the University. The Dean is expected to provide effective direction and delegate responsibility within the Faculty when appropriate, including (1) execution of all Faculty’s initiatives and planning; (2) facilitation of academic and administrative development by providing effective guidance in all aspects of the Faculty’s academic programmes, research endeavors, and community outreach activities; (3) acting as an inspiring role model and ensuring the Faculty continues to provide a high-quality academic experience for students and a stimulating environment for the staff; and (4) provide leadership in matters for staff development, recruitment and retention. 

Job Requirement

The successful candidate must hold a PhD awarded by a globally recognized university, currently holds a senior academic position (at least at full professor level) in his/her institution and have rich experience in academic leadership, strategic planning, and personnel management, as well as senior academic management experience in a university or research institution, with a strong commitment to the promotion and implementation of Liberal Arts education. The candidate should have a clear collaborative commitment and the ability to develop and implement teaching and research strategies and is able to build and sustain effective working relationships, both internally and externally. S/he must have a high level of communicative competence in English, while a strong ability in Chinese (Putonghua and/or Cantonese) is preferred. Candidates with administration and management experience in international universities or Sino-foreign joint universities, or familiar with the education systems in both Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland would be an advantage. 

Benefits

Commencing salaries will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Fringe benefits include housing allowance, education allowance for children, annual leave, generous relocation package, and comprehensive commercial insurance. 

Appointment Terms

Appointment to this position will initially be made on a fixed-term contract of three years. Continuation of appointment beyond the initial term will be subject to mutual agreement. 

Closing Date: Open until filled 

Application Procedures

*Please complete the job application form and upload the requested documents online by clicking the 'Apply' button 

*If you failed to submit your application online, please send your application by emailing to recruit@uic.edu.cn. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a completed "Job Application Form" which can be downloaded from https://hro.uic.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities_/Application_Procedure.htm. Please indicate the position being applied for, including the field of expertise, level and reference number.

The University reserves the right not to fill this position, or to extend the search until suitable candidates are identified or to make an appointment by invitation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. 

About BNBU

Strategically located in the heart of China’s most vibrant Greater Bay Area, our campus is within the one-hour livelihood circle that encompasses Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Founded in 2005, UIC is jointly established by Beijing Normal University and Hong Kong Baptist University and enjoys a fine reputation as a pioneer in liberal arts education. Attracting top scholars from around the world, it is a campus of robust international culture, where all classroom lessons are taught in English. Long a magnet for students with ambitions of studying overseas, BNBU sees many of its graduates snapped up by the world’s leading universities. Our Faculty of Business and Management, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, School of Culture and Creativity, and School of General Education together offer a total of 30 undergraduate programmes and more than a dozen postgraduate programmes. Growing rapidly in size, quality and diversity, BNBU now attracts over 9000 students to its picturesque campus in the coastal city of Zhuhai, and is actively recruiting first-class faculty members to make it a top-tier liberal arts college in China.