Head of Department of Public and International Affairs

City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic university located in the heart of Hong Kong. As a publicly funded institution, our goals areto pursue high levels of excellence, promote innovation and nurture creativity with the aim to improve people's lives. In a city where Eastmeets West, our vision is to become globally recognised for professional education, one that emphasises the mutual enrichment of differentcultures and intellectual traditions, and for research that makes a real difference. The University comprises ten Colleges/Schools,including Biomedicine, Business, Computing, Creative Media, Energy and Environment, Engineering, Law, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences,Science, and Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences. Our curricula are designed to promote knowledge creation, original discoveries andinnovative thinking. We nurture tomorrow's global leaders through Inspirational Learning, Interactive Learning and Innovative Learning. Applications and nominations are invited for : Head of Department of Public and International Affairs [Ref.

R/276/25

] The Position Reporting to the Provost and Deputy President through the Dean of College of Liberal Arts and SocialSciences, the Head of Department will provide leadership and strategic direction in research and professional education for the Department.

The Head will encourage and promote academic excellence, and steer the Department to enhance the mission and vision of the University inalignment with the University's Strategic Plan. The Person The appointee should have a distinguished record ofresearch, teaching and scholarship, and substantial relevant experience in tertiary education; outstanding management effectiveness;commitment to teamwork; and strong communication and networking skills to build and nurture internal and external contacts to the benefit ofthe Department. A doctoral degree with strong academic and professional qualifications is required. Salary and Conditions ofService The appointee will be offered appointment to an academic rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Theheadship appointment will be on a concurrent basis for an initial period of about three years. An attractive remuneration package, driven bymarket competitiveness and individual performance, will be offered. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dentalschemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Information and Application Further information on the postand the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk , or from the HumanResources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [

Email :

hrpiasearch@cityu.edu.hk /

Fax :

2788 1154 or 3442 0311]. To apply, please submit an onlineapplication and include a current curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to the Human Resources Office, or by email to " hrpiasearch@cityu.edu.hk ". Applications and nominations received by 25 April 2026 will receivefull consideration. The University's privacy policy is available on the homepage. City University of Hong Kong is an equalopportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment andother employment-related purposes. Best Global Universities Rankings #54 (U.S.News & World Report 2025-2026); World UniversityRankings #73 (THE 2026); #1 in the World's Most International Universities (THE 2024, 2025 & 2026); Young University Rankings #4 (THE 2024);Asia University Rankings #16 (THE 2025) and #7 (QS 2026)