HKCT Institute of Higher Education (CTIHE, 港專學院)
Head of Department of Applied Social Sciences
HKCT (www.hkct.edu.hk), Hong Kong College of Technology and HKCT Institute of Higher Education, 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!
The Department of Applied Social Sciences is seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to serve as our Department Head. Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, you will be at the forefront of shaping our department's future, driving academic excellence, and fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration.
Duties:
Strategic Leadership: Provide strong leadership on formulating and implementing departmental strategies and initiatives that align with our institutional vision for growth and excellence
Faculty Management: Lead, motivate and develop our academic team through effective resource allocation, recruitment, performance evaluation, and professional development initiatives. Cultivate a collaborative environment that elevates our teaching standards
Academic Programme Development and Management: Spearhead the development, management, delivery, and continuous improvement of our academic programmes, ensuring they are relevant, innovative, accessible, and aligned with the highest standards of quality and industry needs
Research and Innovation: Facilitate new research initiatives, encouraging faculty to push the boundaries of knowledge in their fields
Quality Assurance: Uphold the academic integrity of our programmes by overseeing quality assurance, accreditation, and recognition processes
Requirements:
A Master's degree (Doctorate preferred) in Social Science, Social Work or a related discipline from a recognized institution
A minimum of 8 years of experience in tertiary education, complemented by at least 5 years in social work practice
A proven track record in academic leadership, preferably within a self-financing higher education or vocational setting
Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, resource management, academic programme development, and quality assurance processes
A strong record of research, publications, and success in securing grants
Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with proficiency in both English and Chinese
Our Benefits:
- Medical and Dental Benefits, Flexible Work Arrangements
- Birthday leave, Marriage Leave
- Education Sponsorship
- Examination Leave
- MPF Employer Voluntary Contribution
| Job level | Senior |
|---|---|
| Work exp | |
| Education | |
| Language | Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English |
| Location | Ma On Shan |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Benefits | 5-day week, Discretionary bonus, Education subsidies, General holidays, Medical plan, MPF |
| Industry | Education / Training |
| Job function | Government / Social Services - Counselling / Social Work, Education / Training - Management - Schools / University / Vocational, Education / Training - Teacher - Tertiary / Vocational |
| Published On | 6 Jul 2026 |