Professor / Head of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction

30 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

THE EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Research Field

Educational sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Hong Kong

Application Deadline

23 Feb 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Founded in 1994 and awarded the University title in 2016, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a publicly funded university, dedicated to the advancement of teacher education and related disciplines through a diverse offering of academic, professional and research programmes.  Approaching its 30th anniversary, the University aspires to become a leading university in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, with a focus on educational and multidisciplinary research, development and innovation. We are committed to nurturing outstanding and caring educators and professionals as well as enhancing the impact of scholarship.

The University has an academic/teaching staff strength of about 450 and total student headcount of about 11,000.  It has a Graduate School and three Faculties, namely, Faculty of Education and Human Development, Faculty of Humanities, and Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, comprising 15 academic departments, as well as a number of University-level research centres and Faculty-level research and professional development centres and academies.  For more information about the University, please visit http://www.eduhk.hk .

To continue pursuing excellence in the advancement of knowledge, scholarship and innovation through high quality research, we are seeking enthusiastic and highly dedicated academics to join the University in support of its strategic development in diverse areas.

Professor / Head of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (Ref: 2400082)
(with substantive rank at Chair Professor / Professor)

Faculty of Education and Human Development

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced scholar to lead the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.   The Head of Department will assume overall responsibility for academic leadership and strategic direction of the department. The successful candidate will provide leadership to develop and implement innovative programmes and courses; possess a vision pertaining to the Department’s research and impact work; maintain and enhance the Department’s collaboration with academic and industry partners and communities; manage, mentor and evaluate staff performance; participate in university governance and contribute to the wider academic community locally, regionally and internationally. The Department is affiliated with the Faculty of Education and Human Development whose Strategy (2022-2025) can be viewed here: https://www.fehdstrategy.com .

The research interests of members of the Department are mainly clustered around curriculum policy and implementation, assessment and feedback, digital learning and teaching, learning sciences, and professional and vocational education. As a member of academic staff, the successful candidate's duties will include teaching, research, project supervision, knowledge transfer projects/activities, programme and curriculum development, and programme and course management at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Supervision of field work and teaching practicum may also be required, as appropriate.  

Heads of Department receive a responsibility allowance, in addition to their academic salary, and their duties take account of the workload associated with this leadership role accordingly. The remuneration package will be highly competitive and negotiable, and attractive fringe benefits, including housing benefits, where appropriate, will be provided.

All applicants should:

• possess a doctoral degree and prior degrees in fields relevant to one or more of the department’s areas of interest
• be an active researcher with a strong publication record in international peer reviewed journals
• have a record of winning competitive external research funding as a principal investigator
• be experienced in teaching experience with a commitment to teaching excellence (Qualified Teacher Status is a plus)
• possess prior experience in managing people and leading change within an educational setting

Applicants should possess a distinguished record of achievement evidenced by high-quality publications, prestigious external research funding, and doctoral completions. Their work should be recognized internationally, evidenced by invitations to give keynote addresses, examine doctoral candidates externally, and join editorial boards of well-regarded international journals in their field of study. They should be committed to making a significant service commitment through developing less experienced colleagues via formal and informal leadership and mentoring. Impactful research that contributes significantly to policy and practice settings is also advantageous.

Applicants can apply for either the Chair Professor/Professor level and should possess strong evidence of research publications in a relevant field(s), external research funding and relevant teaching experience.

For information on the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, please visit: http://www.eduhk.hk/ci/ .

The successful applicant will be offered appointment at the academic rank (viz., Chair Professor / Professor) commensurate with qualifications and experience; the headship appointment will be on a concurrent basis for an initial period of about 3 years with the possibility of renewal for a second term. 

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.  Fringe benefits include the University’s Voluntary Contributions to MPF Scheme or a contract-end lump sum payment (totaling up to 15% of the basic salary), leave, medical and dental benefits, and, where applicable, housing benefits.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post.  Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full CV.

Review of applications will start from 23 February 2024, and will continue until the post is filled .   Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered.  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 http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en .

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.  Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.  The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised.  Since the incumbent’s work would 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.

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Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

THE EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Country

Hong Kong

City

Hong Kong

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Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/364296/professor-head-of-t…

Contact

City

Hong Kong

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