Head of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Job Title: Head of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Job ID: 10178

Job Posting Details

The University invites applications and nominations for the position of Head of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

The University

Founded in 1991, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a world-renowned international research university dedicated to the advancement of learning, research, scholarship, and the education of a new generation of elite students through top-tier programs in science, engineering, business & management, humanities & social science, and interdisciplinary studies.  With a strong emphasis on education, research, and knowledge transfer, we are a leading global university with a significant impact and a strong commitment to the region.  HKUST promotes diversity with an inclusive and collaborative community and the use of modern instructional methods.  We are dedicated to educating well-rounded students with strong entrepreneurial spirits and innovative and globally oriented-thinking.  While the University is deeply rooted in Hong Kong, HKUST (GZ) in Guangzhou, Mainland China complements the well-established disciplinary foundation at the Hong Kong campus with 4 transdisciplinary hubs and 16 thrust areas.  With its short history, HKUST has already established a strong presence in the global higher education scene and has been ranked among the top universities in both the QS World University and Times Higher Education Rankings.  English is the medium of teaching, research, and administration at HKUST.  

The Department

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) has around 30+ faculty members, teaching 260+ undergraduate students and 180+ postgraduate research students.  The Department has comprehensive teaching and research programs in both basic and applied aspects in the field of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.  We offer academic degrees of BEng, MSc, MPhil and PhD.   Research activities in the Department are broadly categorized into Solid Mechanics and Dynamics, Materials Science & Technology, Energy / Thermal Fluid and Environment Engineering, Design and Manufacturing, Automation and Robotics, Micro/Nano Systems, and Aerospace Engineering.  Our research activities are supported by multi-disciplinary research facilities, including the Robotics and Energy Institutes, Space Science and Technology Institute, and a world-class Wind Tunnel.  Members of the Department also have access to the University’s state-of-the-art instrumentation at the Materials Characterization and Preparation Facility, Nanosystem Fabrication Facility, Advanced Engineering Materials Facility, Aerodynamics and Acoustics Facility, and Materials Design and Manufacturing Facility.

The Role

Reporting to the Dean of Engineering, the Head of MAE is expected to provide leadership for the Department and manage its diverse academic and administrative functions.

Terms & Applications / Nominations

Concurrent with a tenured professorial appointment, the appointment as Head will typically be for an initial term of 3 years and may be renewable for a second term.  Competitive remuneration and generous fringe benefits, including housing where appropriate, will be provided.  

Applications/nominations for the position are invited from well-qualified and accomplished scholars.  In addition to reputable academic qualifications, the successful candidate should have an excellent research and teaching record, administrative experience, good communication skills and have demonstrated capability to provide leadership.  

Applications/nominations, with a full curriculum vitae should be sent to TT Ho of Korn Ferry (HK) Limited, 15/F, St George’s Building, 2 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong or by e-mail to HKUST-MAE@kornferry.com.  Review of candidates will begin on 11 October 2024 and the search will continue until the position is filled.

For more information about the University, the School of Engineering and the MAE Department, please visit https://hkust.edu.hk/, https://seng.hkust.edu.hk/, and https://mae.hkust.edu.hk/ respectively.

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HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.