Professor & Head, Mechanical Engineering Department

Times Higher Education; Hong Kong; Vor Ort; HKD 1.500.000 - 2.300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The appointment as Head is initially a three‑year term from June 1, 2028, renewable by mutual agreement.

The appointee will provide strategic leadership to grow research, education, and the department's professoriate. Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field and meet academic standards appropriate for a Professor or Chair Professor, with a proven track

Qualifikationen

• PhD in a relevant field and stature suitable for Professor/Chair Professor at HKU.
• Distinguished academic credentials with leadership in related areas.
• Proven track record of academic leadership and management.
• Commitment to high‑quality education and mentoring of early‑career faculty.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic, intellectual, and visionary leadership for ME to grow research and education.
• Lead expansion of the Professoriate and shape the department's future.
• Build partnerships with industry, government and international institutions.
• Oversee resource development and institutional advancement.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic partnerships

Ausbildung

PhD in a relevant field

Academic stature suitable for Professor/Chair Professor

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The appointment as Head is initially a three‑year term from June 1, 2028, renewable by mutual agreement.

The appointee will provide strategic leadership to grow research, education, and the department's professoriate. Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field and meet academic standards appropriate for a Professor or Chair Professor, with a proven track