Professor/Head of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at The Education University of Hong Kong

(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 and 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 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. 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. 

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
• Possess prior experience in managing people and leading change within an educational setting
• Be committed to making a significant service commitment 

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. 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.