Head of Applied Social Sciences - Lead Innovation & Excellence

Leadingnation; Ma On Shan; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Flexible Work

Birthday Leave

Marriage Leave

Education Sponsorship

Examination Leave

MPF Employer Contribution

Job summary

Leadingnation is seeking a visionary Department Head for the Department of Applied Social Sciences in Hong Kong. The role reports to the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and focuses on shaping the department's future, driving excellence, and fostering innovation and collaboration.

You will lead strategic initiatives, manage faculty, and oversee programme development, research, and quality assurance to ensure relevance and industry alignment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (Doctorate preferred) in Social Science or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in tertiary education with at least 5 years in social work practice.
• Proven track record in academic leadership, preferably in self-financing higher education or vocational setting.
• Expertise in strategic planning, resource management, programme development, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: formulate and implement departmental strategies aligned with institutional growth.
• Faculty Management: lead and develop academic team, manage resources, recruitment, performance evaluation.
• Academic Programme Development and Management: develop, manage, deliver, and improve programmes to meet industry needs.
• Research and Innovation: foster new research initiatives and knowledge expansion.
• Quality Assurance: oversee accreditation, quality processes and integrity of programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Bilingual EN/ZH

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Job description

Leadingnation is seeking a visionary Department Head for the Department of Applied Social Sciences in Hong Kong. The role reports to the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and focuses on shaping the department's future, driving excellence, and fostering innovation and collaboration.

You will lead strategic initiatives, manage faculty, and oversee programme development, research, and quality assurance to ensure relevance and industry alignment.