Yamazaki University of Animal Health Technology

Job Responsibilities Provide information materials and consultation on studying abroad, exchange programs, funding, and scholarships. Assist in application and selection processes for international programs in coordination with Academic Affairs. Manage application procedures, coordinate nomination processes, and support students in preparing required documents for double-degree or other exchange programs. Coordinate with partner universities, and academic departments/faculties to create Learning Agreements and ensure credit transfer and academic recognition. Support double-degree programs in Germany and assist students with APS (Akademische Prüfstelle) procedures. Provide visa and travel assistance for outgoing students, including communication with the German Consulate in Guangzhou. Develop and deliver preparation courses for living and studying in Germany, and coordinate with HSBI or other universities on application matters. Perform additional administrative duties related to outgoing student mobility as assigned by the International Office management. Job Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in International Relations, German Studies, Education Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. Proven experience with handling student exchange and visa processes, preferably in a university, international office, or study-abroad context. Experience with international exchange programs, mobility programs, or cooperation projects with foreign universities (especially German institutions) is a strong advantage. Experience in academic coordination, credit transfer, or learning agreement administration is highly desirable. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, especially regarding visa documentation and application deadlines. Professional communication and interpersonal skills for cross-cultural collaboration. Strong writing skills for formal correspondence, reports, and student guidelines. Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team. High level of reliability, discretion, and professionalism. Proficiency in standard office software (Microsoft Office or similar tools). Excellent English skills (written and spoken) are required. German language skills (B1 or above) are highly desirable. Basic Chinese proficiency is a plus. Experience in an international academic environment, especially with German-Chinese cooperation, is highly valued. Intercultural competence and the ability to work in a diverse international environment are highly desirable. Salary and Benefits Competitive Salary in the Market (13th Month Salary) Allowance: Travel Allowance / Phone Allowance / High Temperature Allowance, Etc. 5 Types of Social Insurance and 1 Housing Provident Fund Commercial insurance Transitional Apartments Arrangement Working environment that is open to the world and strongly oriented towards sustainability, diversity and internationality Paid Holidays Statutory Holidays (13days) Annual Leave (25 days) Paid Sick Leave Paid Marriage Leave Paid Maternity Leave Paid Paternity Leave Parental Leave How to apply Please prepare the following documents: Current English CV(including full publication list) Cover Letter(addressed to the President) 2 Reference Letters Teaching Qualification Documents, Qualifications (if available) Documents certifying the professor’s (if available) Academic Degree Certificates Please import all files into one PDF Please name the PDF as ” Position – Your Name” Please send all files to recruitment@hibiuh.edu.cn

DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INTELLIGENCE [To be renamed from the current Department of Building and Real Estate on 1 July 2026] Head of Department of Construction Management and Intelligence (Ref. 260617002-IE) Rooted in 90 years of heritage and intellectual achievement, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible professionals and leaders, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”. Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 24 subjects. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/. Department of Construction Management and Intelligence The Department is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Construction and Environment, which offers a full range of programmes leading to the awards of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy, Master of Science and Bachelor of Science. It has an undergraduate student body of over 600 full-time students and a postgraduate student body of over 300. The Department currently has a total of 30 full-time academic / teaching staff, 20 technical and administrative staff and over 100 research personnel. The Department is committed to excellence in teaching, research and service to the community. Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/bre/ (to be updated on 1 July) for more information about the Department. The University is now inviting applications and nominations for the post of Head of Department of Construction Management and Intelligence. The successful candidate will be appointed Chair Professor/Professor normally on regular terms of appointment (equivalent to tenured professorship), commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience, and will hold a concurrent headship appointment. The concurrent headship appointment is normally for an aggregate period of six years in two three-year terms of office. Other suitable candidate(s) from the search, if deemed appropriate by the University, may be appointed Chair Professor/Professor if not Head of Department. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China is an international city located strategically at the heart of Asia and is the gateway to Chinese Mainland, with excellent transport links to major international cities. Job Functions The position calls for a visionary academic leader with responsibilities of ensuring the smooth and successful operation and sustainable development of the Department. Reporting directly to the Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment, the appointee will be required to: (a)    provide effective leadership in the development of long-term strategies and plans of the Department 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; (b)    ensure high-quality teaching as well as holistic development of the students, and align the Department’s programmes with the needs of the community;  (c)    facilitate the conduct of innovative and original research of high quality and impact, and promote and develop genuine interdisciplinary / departmental research with the optimal use of research funds;  (d)    provide leadership in technology development, commercialisation and entrepreneurship initiatives to extend the impact of research outcomes of the University to the community; (e)    provide leadership in developing a strong network of partnership with leading tertiary institutions for opportunities and collaboration in education, research and knowledge transfer activities; (f)     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;  (g)    ensure effective internal communication that leads to a transparent decision-making process and promote the Department’s strengths and other services to all relevant stakeholders; (h)    ensure optimal deployment of human, financial and other resources in the Department; (i)     implement an effective mechanism to acquire donations and other forms of sponsorship to support the University’s pursuits and long-term development; and (j)     undertake other duties as assigned by the Dean of Faculty or the Central Management Team of the University as required. Qualifications  Applicants should have: (a)    academic qualifications at the doctoral level in closely related disciplines, evidence of eminent scholarship and substantial relevant experience in a senior academic position, and relevant professional qualifications where appropriate; (b)    attainment of an academic rank of full professor or above at an internationally recognised university; (c)    a distinguished international reputation in research and scholarship, and demonstrated leadership in any one or more of the specialist areas of (i) Construction and Real Estate Technology/Management/Economics, (ii) Building Energy, (iii) Urban Sustainability Policy, and (iv) Intelligent Construction; (d)    a strong record in attracting competitive or/and interdisciplinary research funding; (e)    a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching; (f)     a global perspective, proven qualities of academic leadership, and substantial administration / management experience, as well as demonstrated ability of building up a strong team of faculty members with different professional, research and cultural backgrounds;  (g)    effective interpersonal communication and resources management skills, and excellent adaptability to changes and challenges;  (h)    good knowledge of the higher educational environment in the local and global context, and preferably strong industrial experience; and (i)     a high standard of personal integrity. Experience in fund-raising will be an additional advantage. Conditions of Service Terms of appointment and remuneration package are negotiable and highly competitive. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf. Application and Nomination The University invites applications and nominations for this appointment. Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/deans_heads). Candidature may also be recommended by nominations via email to the Chairman of the Search Committee for recruitment of Head of Department of Construction Management and Intelligence at hrsccmi@polyu.edu.hk. Consideration of applications and nominations will commence on 31 July 2026 until the position is filled. General information about the University is available at https://www.polyu.edu.hk or from the Human Resources Office [Tel: (852) 2766 5041]. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment. PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.

Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: IT Services Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: Until 31 July 2027 Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 per annum pro rata Apply by: 30/06/2026 About the Roles A new role within our Student Systems Team, to provide technical development and analytic expertise across strategic development and core operational support of the student information management systems. About You The ideal candidate will have a degree level qualification in IT/Software Engineering, or similar, and have significant experience in developing the Tribal SITS:Vision student records system. Overall experience in software development lifecycle management and complex relational database design, preferably within the HE sector. You will possess an excellent mix of communication, interpersonal and tactical thinking skills combined with detailed knowledge of Tribal SITS:Vision, SQL, CSS, JS and HTML v5. You will be expected to engage with, and influence, staff across the University to achieve collective business requirements from key stakeholders for translating into prioritised deliverable systems development plans. You will possess strong leadership skills and serve as a role model across the IT department, demonstrating a flexible, enthusiastic, and positive attitude. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. IT Services is a university-wide Professional Service Unit (PSU) with the remit to work in partnership with the University’s schools and other professional service units, to provide a full service digital IT systems and information management capability in support of the strategic priorities for Learning, Research and Administration as detailed in the University’s Corporate Plan. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are also committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. As part of our commitment to support and develop Technical staff across the University, we are a founding signatory of the Science Council's Technician Commitment. Find out more here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Claire Gale, Head of Student Systems, on (T): 012347 754139 or (E): c.a.gale@cranfield.ac.uk Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5333. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.