Heads of Departments

About Us

Established in 1981, City University of Macau (CityU) has evolved into a leading metropolitan university at the heart of the Greater Bay Area. Renowned for our strengths in humanities, social sciences, data science, tourism, and hospitality, we are committed to excellence through our strategic pillars of Renaming, Restructuring, Transforming, and Upgrading.

With 11 diverse faculties, 700+ international scholars, and 12,000+ students across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, we foster a vibrant bilingual (Chinese/English) learning environment on our three dynamic campuses.

As a gateway between China and the Lusophone world, we offer unparalleled opportunities for academic innovation, cross-cultural exchange, and impactful research.

Open Positions

To cope with the development of the university the university is now recruitment Heads of Departments for the following 4 areas:

Job ID: Ref001 Graduate Student Cultivation and Academic Success

This position serves as a key role under the Vice Rector, overseeing the strategic development and daily operations of the graduate school. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Formulating and implementing policies for graduate thesis supervision, ensuring academic rigor and alignment with international standards.
• Managing the full lifecycle of graduate student cultivation, from admission (including bachelor-to-postgraduate pathways) to graduation, with a focus on student success and retention.
• Developing initiatives to improve graduate employability, such as industry partnerships and career development programs.

Job ID: Ref002 Quality Assurance and Institutional Accreditation

This position drives the university’s compliance with global quality standards and accreditation processes. Duties involve:

• Managing institutional accreditation (e.g., QAA,), program accreditation (e.g. AACSB) and program-level reviews, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating new program applications and existing program revisions.
• Developing internal QA frameworks and training staff for continuous improvement.

Job ID: Ref003 Institutional Data and Global Rankings

This role is pivotal in advancing the university’s global visibility through data-driven strategies. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the collection, analysis, and reporting of institutional data for major rankings (QS, THE, ARWU, etc.), identifying performance gaps and proposing improvement plans.
• Establishing a centralized data governance framework to ensure accuracy and compliance with international standards.
• Leveraging data analytics and Maintaining up to date information of HEI to inform strategic decision-making

Job ID: Ref004 Digital Transformation and Library Innovation

This role focuses on leveraging technology to enhance academic and administrative services. Responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing IT solutions for the library and academic departments (e.g., AI-driven tools, digital repositories).
• Data support Upgrading database systems to support interdisciplinary research and smart campus initiatives.
• Collaborating with faculty to integrate EdTech

Requirement

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline is required; Doctoral degree strongly preferred
• Full fluency in English and Mandarin (written and spoken), Cantonese / Portuguese proficiency highly desirable
• Minimum 10 years experience with at least 5 years in higher education administration, experience in international or Sino-foreign cooperative universities preferred
• Understanding of Macao SAR higher education policies and Familiarity with Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE) regulations preferred.
• Experience working in multicultural academic environments
• Processing Strategic planning, policy development skills and Cross-cultural communication abilities

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter (in English/Chinese) to: deanship@cityu.edu.mo
Email subject: Job ID (e.g., “Application for Ref001”).

Positions open until filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.