Worldwide Search for Talent
City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic, fast-growing university that is pursuing excellence in research and professional education. As a publicly-funded institution, the University is committed to nurturing and developing students' talents and creating applicable knowledge to support social and economic advancement. The University has seven Colleges/Schools. As part of its pursuit of excellence, the University aims to recruit outstanding scholars from all over the world in various disciplines, including business, creative media, energy, engineering, environment, humanities, law, science, social sciences, veterinary sciences and other strategic growth areas.
Applications and nominations are invited for :
University Librarian [Ref. B/032/49]
As a large administrative unit with over 100 staff members supporting the University's academic enterprise, the Library provides a range of user-centred services to support the teaching, learning and research activities of the University community in a dynamic academic environment. The Library's current collection includes more than 1 million volumes of print books and over 2.5 million electronic books. The collection also comprises several hundred thousand volumes of bound periodicals. The Library maintains an expanding number of electronic databases, e-journals, and media resources.
Reporting to the Provost, the University Librarian plays a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership to the Library and effective management of resources in the delivery of services. The appointee will also work closely with the University senior management to develop the Library as a key resource centre to provide professional intellectual support in the utilization and creation of knowledge and scholarly information.
Qualifications for Appointment
Candidates should possess strong academic credentials, preferably at the level of Professor or above, with proven track record of effective management and leadership of an academic library. Other essential qualities include relevant professional qualifications, commitment to excellence, outstanding interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with different stakeholders, demonstrated management and leadership ability, and considerable knowledge of emerging technologies to support excellence in research and professional education.
Salary and Conditions of Service
The appointee will be offered appointment to a rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Remuneration package will be attractive and driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable).
Information and Application
Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : libsearch@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : (852) 2788 1154 or (852) 3442 0311].
To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk, and include a current curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to the Human Resources Office, or email to "libsearch@cityu.edu.hk". Applications and nominations received before 30 November 2015 will receive full consideration. The University's privacy policy is available on the homepage.
City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.
Worldwide recognition ranking 57th (QS survey 2015); 5th among top 50 universities under age 50 (QS survey 2014); 1st in Engineering/Technology/Computer Sciences in Hong Kong (Shanghai Jiao Tong University survey 2015); and 2nd Business School in Asia-Pacific region (UT Dallas survey 2014).
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