Associate Head / Head of Programme of Academic Department

We are committed to academic excellence, innovative pedagogy, and student-centred learning. As we expand our academic leadership team, we seek a dedicated and strategic Associate Head of Department to support the Head of Department in enhancing the quality and effectiveness of our programs and teaching team. Duties: Support the Head of Department in devising and enacting departmental strategies, plans, and measures Handle academic staff management, including resource allocation, recruitment, performance evaluation, and professional development to support a collaborative environment and elevate teaching standards Participate in leading programme development, management, and continuous improvement that aligns with institutional goals, fostering innovative and accessible academic offerings Maintain and advance academic development, including curriculum enhancement, student development, and quality assurance Drive and enhance stakeholder engagement with students, teachers, industry partners, and external agencies Requirements: Master’s degree or above in relevant disciplines from a recognized institution At least 6-8 years of relevant experience. Proven track record in academic leadership with strong communication abilities to drive team performance and stakeholder engagement, within self-financing higher education or vocational settings Strong expertise in business operations and management to optimize departmental efficiency and resource allocation Solid experience in programme design, development, accreditation and QA processes, and academic policy implementation Excellency in strategic planning and problem-solving to navigate higher education challenges effectively Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Chinese, and MS Office applications Our Benefits: Medical and Dental Benefits, Flexible Work Arrangements Birthday leave, Marriage Leave Education Sponsorship Examination Leave MPF Employer Voluntary Contribution Interested parties please submit a cover letter, together with a full resume indicating your availability, present and expected salary (insufficient information may not be considered). Please quote the Position Title and Programme that you will apply for, and send the application via "Apply Now" or by mail to the Human Resources Department, HKCT Jockey Club Ma On Shan Campus, 2 Hang Hong Street, Yiu On Estate, Ma On Shan. To know more about us, please visit our website www.hkct.edu.hk The personal data provided will be treated in strict confidence and used for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. We are flexible-working-ready. HKCT (www.hkct.edu.hk), HKCT Institute of Higher Education and Hong Kong College of Technology, committed to Vocational & Professional Education and Training (VPET) over decades, is a charitable self-financing institution with degree-awarding status in Hong Kong. Our provision covers higher education and continuing education, ranging from Applied Learning, Diploma Yi Jin, Diploma of Applied Education, Higher Diploma to Degree programmes on the Qualifications Register; from Employees Retraining Board courses, Continuing Education Fund-reimbursable courses to Postgraduate awards by overseas universities, equipping youths and in-service workers with local and/or international qualifications. We strive to nurture students with virtues and competence to sustain their personal and professional growth for serving Hong Kong and our country. Join us if you are passionate about education, especially VPET!