Associate Vice President (Academic)

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong

Department / Section : Vice President (Academic)’s Office
Ref. no : O/THEi-VPO(A)/AVP(A)/11/24

The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) is a member institute of the Vocational Training Council (VTC), established in 2012. It is an innovative, professional and entrepreneurial organisation committed to greening and sustainability. THEi offers more than 20 professional "Applied Science-Oriented" degree programmes across six Academic Departments: Department of Food and Health Sciences, Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering, Department of Sport and Recreation, Department of Hospitality and Business Management, Department of Design and Architecture, and Department of Digital Innovation and Technology. These programmes cover industries with growth potential in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. The programmes integrate practical applications with theoretical knowledge to ensure that students can effectively apply what they have learned. Our degree programmes are accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, as well as by the relevant professional bodies where appropriate. By adopting an applied Science-Oriented teaching approach and focusing on applied Bachelor's degree programmes, THEi equips students with professional skills and knowledge to meet various future challenges upon graduation. THEi also collaborates closely with the industry and engage students in active learning pedagogies including a strong emphasis on project-based learning involving real-world problem-solving with and for local industries and professions.
For more information about our Institute, please visit https://www.thei.edu.hk.

Major Duties:
(a) To assist the Vice President (Academic) in providing effective management of the Academic Departments and School of General Education and Languages in the following aspects:
  (i) Monitor the implementation of the Institute’s academic plan and operational plan;
  (ii) Oversee academic programme management and development to meet industry needs and enhance cross-disciplinary collaboration;
  (iii) Implement quality assurance mechanism and enhance quality culture;
  (iv) Devise new academic policies / regulations / guidelines to meet the Institute’s development needs;
  (v) Foster and facilitate a productive learning environment and collegial work culture among the academic units;
  (vi) Manage the overall applied research, scholarly and consultancy operations;
  (vii) Maximise student intakes by enhancing marketing and business development; and
(b) To undertake any other duties assigned by the Vice President (Academic).

Requirements:
The ideal candidate should have:
(a) A recognised doctoral degree, preferably in a field relevant to the Institute’s portfolio;
(b) Demonstrable outstanding professional standing with strong industry networks, a substantial record of scholarly, research and professional achievements;
(c) A demonstrable track record of management and academic leadership in higher education, and relevant professional or industry experience and connection;
(d) Solid experience and accomplishment in developing, implementing and enhancing quality educational, research and employer-engagement activities, and consultancies;
(e) Rich experience in programme management, including programme development and accreditation, and implementation of teaching and learning strategies;
(f) Strong leadership, management, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills; and
(g) High proficiency in both spoken and written English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua.

Notes:
(1) The post is at the rank of Professor.
(2) The appointee may be required to perform duties at different sites and outside Hong Kong, and work irregular hours, shifts and on Saturdays and Sundays as necessary.
(3) The remuneration package will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
(4) The appointee will work at Chai Wan Campus.
(5) Applicants who have responded to the advertisement in the last six months need not re-apply.

Application Procedures:
A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 11/2024)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to
thei-jobs@thei.edu.hk.

Candidates should take note of the following:
(1) Completed application form and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) should be combined into one file in PDF format with a file size below 10MB.
(2) The file should be saved with the applicant’s name as “surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Tai-man.pdf”.
(3) For the email subject, please cite “Application for Associate Vice President (Academic) (Ref. No.: O/THEi-VPO(A)/AVP(A)/11/24)”.

Closing date for application: 31 December 2024

The Institute reserves the right not to fill the post. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.

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