Director of Institute of International and Professional Education - Institute of International and Professional Education (Ref: Dir (IIPE) 2026-10-30)

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) is a non-profit private liberal-arts-oriented university with six Schools (Business, Communication, Decision Sciences, Humanities and Social Science, Translation and Foreign Languages, and Transdisciplinary Studies), and about 9,000 full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students. With its unique “Liberal + Professional” education model, HSUHK nurtures caring professionals with a global vision and responsible leadership.

Aspiring to be a leading private university in the region, HSUHK prioritises stellar undergraduate education and research informed postgraduate education, supported by excellent student learning experience, impactful research and purposeful engagement. HSUHK places strategic importance on regional engagement and international partnership, which create a productive learning and research environment for students and scholars working creatively and innovatively with a strong interdisciplinary orientation.

HSUHK has earned various international recognitions. In the AppliedHE’s ALL ASIA Private University Ranking 2026, it secured 7th place across Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau. HSUHK ranked 23rd in both Business and Management and Economics and Finance and 24th in Social Sciences and Humanities among this region’s top universities in the Research.com Top Universities and Top Scientists Rankings 2026. The MSc in Global Supply Chain Management programme achieved 84th place globally in the QS International Trade Rankings 2025. Additionally, HSUHK’s School of Business obtained AACSB International accreditation in 2023, a mark of excellence held by only 6% of the world’s leading business schools. HSUHK was also ranked among the top 200 worldwide on “Quality Education” and “Decent Work and Economic Growth” in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2021.

The University now invites applications for the following position:

Director of Institute of International and Professional Education - Institute of International and Professional Education (Ref: Dir (IIPE) 2026-10-30)

The appointee will be a senior member of the University and will lead the Institute of International and Professional Education (IIPE), currently known as the Institute of Knowledge Exchange (IKE), which will be renamed in late November 2026.  Working in close collaboration with the Schools and other units of the University, the Director will develop strategic local, regional and global partnerships to promote high-quality international education programmes and innovative executive/professional training programmes customised for industry, business, and the social and cultural sectors. The Director will also develop business strategies, partner with regional/overseas institutions on international education programmes, provide consultancy services and offer innovative professional/executive programmes.  The appointee is expected to promote diverse education/training programmes funded by various government bureaux/departments and other social/professional organisations, and to engage with different stakeholders in the Greater Bay Area to promote the University through professional/executive training programmes and knowledge transfer activities. The appointee is also expected to support the University’s community and wider engagement strategic initiatives led by the President.

Candidates should possess a higher degree, preferably a doctorate, and have at least 10 years of relevant academic/business experience at a senior level. They should be dynamic, forward-looking individuals with a strategic mindset and a proven track record in developing business strategies and building relationships with diverse stakeholders, together with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in working with overseas universities, the Government, professional associations and non-governmental organisations is preferred. Proficiency in Putonghua will be an advantage, and some travel outside Hong Kong will be expected.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicant should visit this link https://recruit.hsu.edu.hk/ and apply on or before 15 November 2026.  Review of applications will begin soon until the position is filled.  The University reserves the right not to fill the position in this exercise.

Applicants who are not invited to an interview within three months may consider their applications unsuccessful.  All information received will be treated in strict confidence, and the data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.  The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request.

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability by guarantee, is an equal opportunity employer.