Head of Civil Engineering - Lead Innovation & Education

University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing benefits

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

On-campus facilities

Job summary

University of Hong Kong invites applications for the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering. Reporting to the Dean of Engineering, the Head will provide strategic, intellectual, and visionary leadership to grow the Department’s research and educational missions and will lead the expansion of its professoriate.

The role emphasizes high-impact research, excellence in teaching, and building partnerships with industry, government, and international institutions.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with international stature.
• Proven leadership in academic settings and governance.
• Strong mentoring and development of junior faculty.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, intellectual, and visionary leadership to grow the Department’s research and education missions.
• Lead the expansion of the Department professoriate and shape its future.
• Foster partnerships with industry, government, and international academic institutions.

Skills

Academic leadership

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

University of Hong Kong invites applications for the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering. Reporting to the Dean of Engineering, the Head will provide strategic, intellectual, and visionary leadership to grow the Department’s research and educational missions and will lead the expansion of its professoriate.

The role emphasizes high-impact research, excellence in teaching, and building partnerships with industry, government, and international institutions.