Director at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Collaboration, Supervision, Mentorship, Assessment, Improvement, Innovative Practices, Communication, Organizational Skills, Curriculum Development, General Education, Bilingualism, Diversity, Inclusion, Generative AI, Academic Planning

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (http://www.cuhk.edu.hk) is a forward-looking and intellectually vigorous university with the mission to be a first-class comprehensive research university, regionally and internationally. The University is fully committed to excellence in teaching, research, knowledge transfer and community service in a comprehensive range of disciplines, thereby serving the needs and enhancing the well-being of the citizens of Hong Kong, China as a whole, and the wider world community. The University values greatly its College system and the culture preserved and promoted by the University and its Constituent Colleges. Bilingualism is adopted in teaching, research and administration. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the University. We are seeking a visionary Director of the Office of University General Education to lead the development, implementation, and assessment of our General Education (GE) programme. The GE programme is essential to our mission, aimed at providing a balanced undergraduate education that nurtures students to become informed and responsible individuals prepared to tackle the challenges of an ever-changing world. Key responsibilities include (a) Leadership & Vision: provide strategic leadership for the ongoing development and enhancement of the GE programme, ensuring alignment with the University's vision and mission; (b) Collaboration: work closely with Colleges, Faculties, and Departments to facilitate the delivery of high-quality GE courses and programmes; (c) Supervision & Mentorship: oversee and mentor a team of lecturing staff to ensure the delivery of quality education and engage in teaching as appropriate; (d) Assessment & Improvement: establish assessment processes to evaluate student learning outcomes and enhance curriculum development and course design; and (e) Innovative Practices: stay abreast of trends and current issues in undergraduate general education, including the use of generative AI and related technologies. Applicants should have (i) a doctoral degree with a strong academic track record; (ii) at least five years of substantial experience in planning and managing university-level academic programmes, curriculum development, and related learning initiatives; (iii) proven ability to collaborate effectively across various Colleges, Faculties, and Departments; (iv) strong interpersonal and communication skills coupled with excellent organizational abilities; and (v) familiarity with trends and current issues in undergraduate general education, including the use of generative AI and related technologies. Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to three years, renewable subject to mutual agreement. The University reserves the right to fill the post by invitation/nomination. Interested candidates are requested to upload a full CV with a cover letter together with names and email addresses of at least three professional referees to whom consent has been given for their providing references. The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Responsibilities

The Director will lead the development, implementation, and assessment of the General Education programme, ensuring it aligns with the University's mission. Responsibilities include providing strategic leadership, collaborating with various departments, mentoring staff, and establishing assessment processes.