Dean of School of Culture and Creativity

About the School

The School of Culture and Creativity offers a comprehensive, transformative and multidisciplinary approach to the studies of culture, media, design and creative industries. A range of programmes with a strong creative and practical focus is offered by the School, including the Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Animation and Interactive Media, the Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Culture, Creativity and Management, the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Cinema and Television, the Bachelor of Communication (Hons) in Media Arts and Design, the Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management, the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Music Performance, Master of Arts in communication - Film TV & New Media Concentration, Master of Arts in communication - Interactive Media Studies Concentration.

BNU-HKBU United International College now invites candidates for the position of Dean of SCC which is expected to be filled as soon as possible: 

Dean of School of Culture and Creativity (Ref: SCC230901)

Job Description 

The appointee should be a visionary leader and distinguished scholar with evidence of professional distinction that merits appointment at the rank of full professor, preferably in one or more of these fields: Media Arts and Design; Management in Arts and Cultural Industries; Cinema and Television; Animation and Interactive Media; Creative Arts; Art History; Musical Arts etc. She/he reports to the President/Provost/Vice-President (Academic) and is a key member of the Senior Management Team of the College, contributing to the advancement of UIC. The appointee is required to provide leadership for:

(1) execution of all school initiatives and strategic planning;

(2) facilitation of academic and administrative development by providing effective guidance in all aspects of the School’s academic programmes, research endeavors, and community outreach activities.

Job Requirement

The candidate should have a PhD degree with substantial managerial and leadership experience with broad vision and strategic foresight as well as a strong commitment to the promotion and implementation of liberal arts education. She/he should have distinguished record of accomplishment as a leader in higher education. It is highly preferred that the candidate possesses international working experience in higher education context.

Benefits

We offer a remuneration package that is internationally competitive. Fringe benefits include leaves, housing allowance or accommodation, medical benefits, a generous start-up fund etc.

Appointment Terms

Appointment to this position will initially be made on a fixed-term contract with mutual agreement.

Closing Date: Open until filled

Application Procedures

*Please complete the job application form and upload the requested documents online: https://hrapp.uic.edu.cn/recruit/job/vacancy/JobDetail/210.

*If you failed to submit your application online, please send your application by emailing to recruit@uic.edu.cn. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a completed "Job Application Form" which can be downloaded from https://hro.uic.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities_/Application_Procedure.htm. Please indicate the position being applied for, including the field of expertise, level and reference number.

The College reserves the right not to fill this position, or to extend the search until suitable candidates are identified or to make an appointment by invitation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment.