Professional Consultant

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Applications are invited for:-

Department of Management
Professional Consultant
(Ref. 210000HJ) (Closing date: April 30, 2021)

The Department now invites high calibre candidates with knowledge of emerging phenomena such as Digitalization, Business Sustainability, Family Business, Venture Capital, and/or China Business for the teaching track post of Professional Consultant (may carry a courtesy title of ‘Professor/Associate Professor of Practice in Management’) in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Strategy and Entrepreneurship for the executive degree programmes.

The CUHK Business School first offered an executive degree programme in 1993, aiming at nurturing top-notch management talents to meet the needs of Hong Kong, Mainland China and the world.  It now offers a number of executive degree programmes based in Hong Kong and Mainland China. In light of rising corporate and managerial complexity and new challenges facing senior executives, the Business School sees new opportunities for its executive education degree programmes to groom the next generation of executives who can bring and sustain competitive advantages of enterprises regionally and globally.

Applicants should have (i) a higher degree, preferably a DBA or PhD in any business or other related disciplines from a recognized university; (ii) a strong and proven track record in teaching reputable executive degree programmes; (iii) good connections with the professional community; (iv) an international outlook and outstanding communication and networking skills; and (v) a long-term vision as well a strong commitment to executive education. Familiarity with the region and management experience at a fairly senior level will be an advantage.

The appointee is expected to deliver high-quality teaching in the executive degree programmes and provide support to the programmes’ development in the global context. He/She will teach management courses such as Design Thinking, Social Entrepreneurship, Corporate Governance, Strategic Management at both undergraduate and graduate levels (e.g. MBA, EMBA, MiM). The appointee will also provide input for the overall success of executive education degree programmes, enhancing the quality and reputation of the programmes, and strengthening the connection with the profession as well as community engagement. He/She also needs to coordinate learning activities including internships and overseas study tours.

The appointee will be offered an appointment at the rank of Professional Consultant and may be considered for a courtesy title of Professor/Associate Professor of Practice commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience. Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for two years, renewable subject to mutual agreement.

About the CUHK Business School

The CUHK Business School is a leading business school and a pioneer in business education in the Asia-Pacific region. Established in Hong Kong in 1963, it is the first business school to offer BBA, MBA and Executive MBA programmes in the region. The Business School is comprised of two schools - Accountancy and Hotel & Tourism Management; and four departments - Decision Sciences & Managerial Economics, Finance, Management and Marketing. The Business School has over 4,900 full-time and part-time students and has the largest business school alumni network in Hong Kong, with over 40,000 alumni worldwide.  For general enquiry and further information about the CUHK Business School, please visit the website: http://www.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk.

About the Department of Management

The Department of Management advances the vision of the CUHK Business School, “To develop global business leaders for the Asian Century”, through transformative educational programmes, impactful research and knowledge, and its presence and touch with the community and society. The Department comprises a team of academics with diverse ethnicity and extensive international experience who engage in a wide range of management research in entrepreneurship, human resources management, international management, organizational behavior, and strategic management.  The Department has a proven record of excellence in international business and general management research.  Besides, the Department is a founding member of the Asia Academy of Management, an academic organization that fosters management education and research in the region.  The Department currently hosts three research centres, including Centre for Entrepreneurship, Centre for Family Business, and Centre for International Business Studies.  Details of the department, faculty, programmes, and research can be found on department’s website (http://www.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/schools-departments/management/overview).

Application Procedure
Applicants should submit the application package (letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching ability, and names and e-mail addresses of at least three referees for providing reference) online at https://cuhk.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=210000HJ&lang=en. The review of applications will begin on April 10, 2021.

General enquiries about the post may be directed to Mr. Ivan Chui of the Department of Management (ivanchui@cuhk.edu.hk).

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.