ARN Jobs: CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

                     CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

                  Head of Department of Accountancy
                           (Ref. B/723/09)


     City University of Hong Kong is one of eight tertiary
     institutions funded by the Government of the Hong Kong
     Special Administrative Region through the University Grants
     Committee of Hong Kong. A young and dynamic institution,
     the University aspires to be internationally recognized as
     a leading university in the Asia-Pacific region through
     excellence in professional education and applied research.
     It has a growing international reputation, as evidenced by
     its surge up the rankings of the world's top 200
     universities according to the Times Higher Education
     Supplement. The mission of the University is to nurture and
     develop the talents of students and to create applicable
     knowledge in order to support social and economic
     advancement. Currently, approximately 26,000 students are
     enrolled in over 180 programmes ranging from associate
     degrees to PhD. The medium of instruction is English.

     The University invites applications and nominations for the
     following post: Head of Department of Accountancy (Ref.
     B/723/09). Candidates with applied research achievements
     will receive very positive consideration. Relevant
     experience in business and industry will be a definite
     asset.


     ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY:

     The Department of Accountancy is within the Faculty of
     Business, one of the largest business schools in Hong Kong,
     offering well-established undergraduate and postgraduate
     degree programmes. The mission of the Faculty is to be a
     centre of academic and professional excellence dedicated to
     meeting the educational needs of the Hong Kong business
     community. In doing so, it creates a climate of
     scholarship and high academic endeavour that challenges
     academic staff to excel in their chosen fields in teaching,
     research and consultancy.

     The Department of Accountancy has acquired a leadership
     position in accounting education, professional training and
     accounting research. By forging close links with the
     accounting profession and business community in Hong Kong,
     the Department has attuned its mission in accounting
     education and research to the requirements of the
     marketplace. Its educational expertise embraces the primary
     fields of professional accountancy - financial accounting,
     management accounting, auditing, taxation and financial
     management. Special attention is given to the international
     dimensions of accounting, auditing and taxation, including
     the relevant systems on the Mainland.


     JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

     The Head of Department will provide strong academic
     leadership in the development of teaching and research
     within the Department, as well as providing effective
     managerial leadership. Candidates should possess strong
     academic and professional qualifications, substantial
     relevant experience in tertiary education, and an
     internationally recognized record of research and
     scholarship.


     SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

     The successful candidate will be offered appointment to an
     academic rank commensurate with qualifications and
     experience. The appointment will either be on superannuable
     terms with provision for superannuation benefits, or on a
     fixed-term contract with contract-end gratuity. The
     appointee will be offered the headship appointment
     concurrently for an initial period of three years. The
     University offers competitive salaries and employee
     benefits, including annual leave, medical and dental
     schemes, housing benefits and, where applicable, passage
     allowance.


     APPLICATIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION:

     Information about the post and the University is available
     at:

                    http://www.cityu.edu.hk

     or from:

     CONTACT:       The Human Resources Office
                    City University of Hong Kong
                    83 Tat Chee Avenue
                    Kowloon, Hong Kong
     Fax:           (852) 2788 1154
             or     (852) 2788 9334
     Email:         MAILTO:acsearch@cityu.edu.hk

     Please send the nomination or application with a current
     curriculum vitae to the Human Resources Office by 30 April
     2008. Please quote the reference of the post in the
     application and on the envelope. The University reserves
     the right to consider late applications and nominations,
     and to fill or not to fill the position. Personal data
     provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and
     other employment-related purposes.
Posted 2/28/08