provide effective leadership in the development of long-term strategies and plans of the School, in alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan; and coach and empower subordinates so that they can accomplish planned objectives with world-class standards and in an effective and efficient manner;
ensure high-quality teaching as well as holistic development of the students, and align the School’s programmes with the needs of the community;
facilitate the conduct of innovative and original research of high quality and impact, and promote and develop genuine cross-disciplinary / departmental research with the optimal use of research funds;
provide leadership in technology development, commercialisation and entrepreneurship initiatives to extend the impact of research outcomes of the University to the community;
provide leadership in developing a strong network of partnership with leading institutions for opportunities and collaboration in education, research and knowledge transfer activities;
enhance the local and international networks of partnerships and linkages with the community, particularly the professional, public and business sectors, so as to gain their support for the major strategic initiatives of the University;
ensure effective internal communication that leads to a transparent decision-making process and promote the School’s strengths and other services to all relevant stakeholders;
ensure optimal deployment of human, financial and other resources in the School;
implement an effective mechanism to acquire donations and other forms of sponsorship to support the University’s pursuits and long-term development; and
undertake other duties as assigned by the Dean of Faculty or the Central Management Team of the University from time to time.
Requirements :
academic qualifications at the doctoral level in a relevant academic discipline, evidence of eminent scholarship, substantial relevant experience in a senior academic position, and relevant professional qualification in Nursing;
attainment of an academic rank of full professor or above at an internationally recognised university;
a distinguished international reputation in research and scholarship, and demonstrated international leadership in any one or more of the specialist areas, namely (i) Nursing; (ii) Mental Health; and (iii) Health Care Services and Management;
a strong record in attracting competitive research funding;
a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching;
a global perspective, proven qualities of academic leadership and substantial administration / management experience, as well as the demonstrated ability of building up a strong team of faculty members with different research and cultural backgrounds;
effective interpersonal communication and resources management skills, and excellent adaptability to changes and challenges;
good knowledge of the higher educational environment in the local and global context; and