Recruitment of Academic Posts for the Master of Business Administration in Digital Transformation Programme in the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi)

The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) is a member institute of the Vocational Training Council (VTC), established in 2012. It is an innovative, professional and entrepreneurial organisation committed to greening and sustainability. THEi offers over 20 professional "Applied Science-Oriented" undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes across six Academic Departments: Department of Food and Health Sciences, Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering, Department of Sport and Recreation, Department of Hospitality and Business Management, Department of Design and Architecture, and Department of Digital Innovation and Technology. These programmes integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications cover industries with growth potential in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring that students can apply what they learn effectively. THEi’s undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes are accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, as well as by the relevant professional bodies where appropriate. By adopting an applied Science-Oriented teaching approach, THEi equips students with professional skills and knowledge to meet various future challenges upon graduation. THEi also collaborates closely with the industry and engage students in active learning pedagogies including a strong emphasis on project-based learning involving real-world problem-solving with and for local industries and professions.  For more information about our Institute, please visit https://www.thei.edu.hk.

The Master of Business Administration in Digital Transformation aims to develop students’ understanding and capability to become digital transformers, manage transformation and innovation in the current business environment.  The Programme offers two specialised streams, one in ‘Digital Business and Leadership’ and the other in ‘Digital Technology and Innovation’.

Position 1 (https://www.vtc.edu.hk/html/tc/jobDetail.php?id=37912)  

Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor

(Master of Business Administration in Digital Transformation)

Major Duties:

The appointee is expected to contribute to the planning, development, implementation and review of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Digital Transformation programme.   

The appointee will need to provide strong academic leadership in the formulation of learning and teaching strategies; curriculum development in at least one of the following modules:

#Business Intelligence and Analytics

#Cyber Security in Business

#Digital Business Process and Operations

#Global Business Environment

#Strategic Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The appointee will take part in teaching and supervising student work; delivering quality programme; and leading and participating in scholarly activities, including but not limited to research, consultancy, networking, collaboration with industry and promoting the Institute and the programme.  S/he will also be expected to maintain close contacts with industry, commerce, and other educational institutes on collaborative arrangement to promote and ensure the relevance and excellence of the programme.  Experience in new programme development and accreditation is highly preferred.

The appointee will provide face-to-face and potentially online instruction at the graduate or undergraduate level in both business administration and related courses as well as maintaining a record of excellence in teaching, student advising and career mentoring.  The appointee at Professor / Associate Professor rank will be required to oversee the MBA and related programmes and be heavily involved in the accreditation of the MBA degree programme.  S/he will also have the unique opportunity to lead the inaugural Master degree programme of THEi.

Requirements:

The successful candidate should have a recognised Doctoral degree in one of the following areas: Business Administration; Digital Business; Information Technology; Digital Technology and Innovation or related disciplines, with relevant teaching experience at tertiary level; demonstrate achievement (or good potential for achievement) in research and scholarly activities, and experience in professional practice in the relevant fields; and have high proficiency in English and Chinese, including Putonghua.  S/he must also fulfil one of the following criteria:

(a)  Mother tongue/language is Putonghua; or

(b)  Received a recognised bachelor’s degree or above of which the Medium of Instruction (MOI) was Putonghua; or

(c)  At least 3 years’ work experience in Mainland China or other Putonghua speaking countries or regions; or

(d)  Achieved at least Grade 2 Level B in the Putonghua Shuiping Ceshi (PSC) - Putonghua Proficiency Test administered by the State Commission on Language Work.

Position 2 (https://www.vtc.edu.hk/html/tc/jobDetail.php?id=37913) 

Lecturer I

(Master of Business Administration in Digital Transformation)

Major Duties:

The appointee shall report to the Programme Leader and Head of Department and engage in teaching and related learning activities, support students in their learning, participate in academic and scholarly activities of the Department, and undertake academic and administrative support services of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Digital Transformation programme.  

The appointee will need to assist in the formulation of learning and teaching strategies; curriculum development in at least one of the following modules:

#Business Intelligence and Analytics

#Cyber Security in Business

#Digital Business Process and Operations

#Global Business Environment

#Strategic Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Requirements:

The successful candidate should have a recognised Doctoral degree in one of the following areas: Business Administration; Information Technology; Digital Transformation; Digitalization and Digital Innovation, or related disciplines, with solid teaching experience at tertiary level and/or experience in professional practice in the related fields.  S/he should have experience in supervising students’ Final Year Projects, and have high proficiency in English and Chinese, including Putonghua.  S/he must also fulfil one of the following criteria:

(a)  Mother tongue/language is Putonghua; or

(b)  Received a recognised bachelor’s degree or above of which the Medium of Instruction (MOI) was Putonghua; or

(c)  At least 3 years’ work experience in Mainland China or other Putonghua speaking countries or regions; or

(d)  Achieved at least Grade 2 Level B in the Putonghua Shuiping Ceshi (PSC) - Putonghua Proficiency Test administered by the State Commission on Language Work.

Position 3 (https://www.vtc.edu.hk/html/en/jobDetail.php?id=37915) 

Part-time Lecturer

(Master of Business Administration in Digital Transformation)

Major Duties:

The appointee shall report to the Programme Leader and Head of Department and engage in teaching and related learning activities, support students in their learning, participate in academic and scholarly activities of the Department, and undertake academic and administrative support services of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Digital Transformation programme.  

The appointee will need to fulfill teaching duties, including but not limited to, the preparation of teaching materials, development and marking of assessment items, and the delivery of lectures and tutorials for at least one of the following modules:

#Business Intelligence and Analytics

#Cyber Security in Business

#Digital Business Process and Operations

#Global Business Environment

#Strategic Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Requirements:

The successful candidate should have a recognised Doctoral degree in one of the following areas: Business Administration; Information Technology; Digital Transformation; Digitalization and Digital Innovation, or related disciplines, with at least 4 years’ relevant teaching experience at tertiary level and/or experience in professional practice in the related fields.  S/he should have experience in supervising students’ Final Year Projects, and have high proficiency in English and Chinese, including Putonghua.  S/he must also fulfil one of the following criteria:

(a)  Mother tongue/language is Putonghua; or

(b)  Received a recognised bachelor’s degree or above of which the Medium of Instruction (MOI) was Putonghua; or

(c)  At least 3 years’ work experience in Mainland China or other Putonghua speaking countries or regions; or

(d)  Achieved at least Grade 2 Level B in the Putonghua Shuiping Ceshi (PSC) - Putonghua Proficiency Test administered by the State Commission on Language Work.

Notes:

(1)  A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 11/2024)] 

(https://www.vtc.edu.hk/uploads/files/Forms/Job%20Opportunities/VTC-1_Rev%2011-2024.pdf), together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to thei-jobs@vtc.edu.hk. For more information and application procedures, please visit the abovementioned websites.

(2)  Non-local applicants are welcome for Position 1 and 2, the Institute will assist in the work visa application process.

Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until the post is filled.

The Institute reserves the right not to fill the post.  Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.  Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.