37.57, Jobs: General Linguistics: Dean of Faculty of Humanities, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Subject: 37.57, Jobs: General Linguistics: Dean of Faculty of Humanities, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Date: 07-Jan-2026
From: Ho Melody [hrmelody at polyu.edu.hk]
Subject: General Linguistics: Dean of Faculty of Humanities, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Job Location: Kowloon City, Hong Kong
Web Address: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/fh/
Job Title: Dean of Faculty of Humanities
Job Rank: Other

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Description:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
With over 85 years of rich heritage, 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 2025 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for seven subjects,
is first in Hong Kong for three subjects, and is in the global top 100
for 26 subjects.  For further details about the University, please
visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/.
Office of Faculty of Humanities
The Faculty of Humanities (FH) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
is dedicated to creating synergies among language, communication,
history, culture, and technology in education and research.
The Faculty comprises four constituent academic units: Department of
Chinese History and Culture, Department of English and Communication,
Department of Language Science and Technology and the new Division of
Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities which has been established
with effect from 1 January 2026.
The Faculty is a leading tertiary education provider in Asia in
language science, language technology, Chinese-English bilingual
studies and translation, intercultural communication, and cultural and
historical studies of China.  The Faculty also excels in areas such as
speech therapy, language neuroscience, AI and computational studies,
and health communication. We place emphasis on interdisciplinary
research through collaborations around the world.  Please visit the
website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/fh/ for more information about the
Faculty’s academic programmes, research centres and expertise.
Dean of Faculty of Humanities (Ref. 251208018-IE)
The University is now inviting applications and nominations for the
post of Dean of Faculty of Humanities. The successful candidate should
be qualified for appointment as Chair Professor, normally on regular
terms in one of the constituent academic units of the Faculty, and
will hold the Deanship on a concurrent basis.  The Deanship
appointment is normally for an aggregate period of six years in two
three-year terms of office, but with possibility of further extension
dependent on individual merits and achievements.

Job Functions:
The successful candidate should be a visionary leader as well as a
world-renowned scholar in a relevant field pursuing impactful research
and innovation with a strong commitment to building a world-leading
Faculty.  Reporting directly to the Deputy President and Provost, the
appointee will be required to assume the following responsibilities:-
(a)     provide a forward-looking vision and effective leadership for
the Faculty in response to the challenges and opportunities presented
by the AI era, through proactive strategic planning, innovative
strategies, strong teamwork and extensive engagement with
stakeholders;
(b)     secure ample resources and manage resources efficiently to
drive educational, research and knowledge transfer excellence;
(c)     ensure high-quality teaching as well as the holistic
development of students and align FH’s programmes with societal needs;
(d)     foster pioneering and highly original research by all academic
staff and maximize the impact of their research by supporting
effective knowledge transfer;
(e)     promote genuine cross-disciplinary research programmes through
appropriate mechanisms and incentives;
(f)     strengthen partnerships with both academic and non-academic
organisations around the world for strategic collaborations;
(g)     stimulate a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship to
support various activities; and
(h)     undertake other duties as assigned by the Deputy President and
Provos or the Central Management Team of the University from time to
time.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have:
(a)     outstanding academic qualifications at doctoral level in
closely related disciplines, evidence of eminent scholarship and
substantial relevant experience in a senior academic position;
(b)     a proven track record of extensive experience and remarkable
achievement as an academic leader in driving changes and achieving
world-class educational and research excellence;
(c)     the ability to promote interdisciplinary collaborations within
the University to contribute to the AI and digital transformation of
the University’s educational and research undertaking;
(d)     the capacity to develop strong global networks for enhancing
the internationalisation of the educational and research activities of
the Faculty;
(e)     excellent and effective communication, interpersonal and
resources management skills with strong commitment to ethics,
transparency and fairness;
(f)     substantial knowledge of the higher education environment in
the local, regional and/or global contexts; and
(g)     an excellent command of written and spoken English, with
proficiency in Chinese being a definite 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:
Please submit applications and nominations to Mr Kieran Pollentine,
Head of Research (Hong Kong and China) of Perret Laver (Email:
Kieran.Pollentine at perrettlaver.com).  Application shall contain a
detailed curriculum vitae of the applicant with nomination of three
referees from different institutions with the referees’ names, address
and relationship with the applicants provided.  Consideration of
applications and nominations will commence on 15 January 2026 until
the position is filled.  All enquiries, applications and nominations
will be treated in strict confidence. The University reserves the
right not to fill the position or to make an appointment by
invitation.  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/.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
        Hong Kong
Email Address for Applications: Kieran.Pollentine at perrettlaver.com
Web Address for Applications:
https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=251208018
Contact Information:
        Mr Kieran Pollentine
        Email: Kieran.Pollentine at perrettlaver.com

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