Associate Director of Research (Tung Wah College Research Office)

Tung Wah College Established by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (“TWGHs”) in 2010, Tung Wah College (TWC) is a self-financing degree-granting institution registered under the Post Secondary Colleges Ordinance (Cap.320). Following the educational ideals of TWGHs and leveraging on its renowned strengths and expertise, TWC aims to provide high quality tertiary education to nurture competent, socially responsible and caring professionals for the benefits of society. With the staunch support of TWGHs, TWC has been developing rapidly and built up a niche in healthcare education. It is the first self-financing tertiary institution offering five professionally accredited degrees to train nurses and allied health professionals such as medical laboratory technologists, occupational therapists and radiation therapists. Besides, the College is also the first institution registered under Cap. 320 offering early childhood education degree and higher diploma programmes to train qualified kindergarten teachers and childcare professionals. Currently, TWC has 4 schools (namely School of Arts and Humanities, School of Management, School of Medical and Health Sciences, and School of Nursing) running a total of 19 degree, sub-degree and diploma programmes in several disciplines. It has a student population of over 4,000 in 2024/2025. Being a young and vibrant institution, TWC aspires to become a leading private university in the long term. It is planning to launch a number of new programmes, strengthen teaching and learning facilities and quality, and enhance research capability etc. in coming years. To cope with its continuous development, we are now inviting highly qualified candidates to fill the following post: Associate Director of Research Research Office (TWC/25/034/RO) Join Tung Wah College (TWC), a leading self-financing tertiary education institution in Hong Kong, recognized for its dedication to cultivating professional practitioners who are socially responsible and caring citizens. With robust industry connections and an emphasis on interinstitutional and interdisciplinary collaboration, we prioritize evidence-based practices and the application of research findings to address real-world challenges. Position Overview We seek an innovative Associate Director to lead TWC’s Research Office. This role will drive our research agenda, promote academic excellence, and support impactful initiatives aligned with TWC’s mission. The Associate Director reports to the Vice-President (Academic). Key Responsibilities The appointee will be required but not limited to: Academic Leadership a) develop and implement a strategic research agenda that enhances TWC's academic profile and aligns with our mission of serving the community; b) foster a culture of academic excellence by promoting evidence-based practices and encouraging interinstitutional and interdisciplinary research collaborations; c) support faculty in securing externa research funding from Research Grants Council (RGC) and other significant funding bodies; publishing in high-impact journals; and translating findings into practical applications; and d) establish and maintain strong partnerships with local, regional and international academic institutions, industry stakeholders, and governmental and non-governmental organizations. Administrative Leadership e) oversee the operations of the Research Office, ensuring efficient management of resources, budgets, and personnel; f) develop and implement policies and procedures that support research integrity, compliance, and ethical standards; g) coordinate with Schools/Units in TWC to integrate research activities with teaching and community engagement initiatives; and h) organize workshops, seminars, and conferences to disseminate research findings and promote knowledge exchange and translation. Requirements Applicants should: a) possess a postgraduate degree in a relevant field with a strong track record of research excellence and publications; b) have proven experience in research leadership, preferably within a higher education or research institution; c) have demonstrated ability to secure research funding and manage large-scale research projects; d) have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders; and e) a visionary leader with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative research environment. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, please submit your application letter, resume and a completed application form (available at http://www.twc.edu.hk/en/Administration_Units/hro/career/application_guideline) by mail to the Human Resources Office, Tung Wah College, Cheung Kung Hai Memorial Building, 90A Shantung Street, Mongkok, Kowloon or email to hro@twc.edu.hk. Please quote the reference number of the post in the application letter and on the envelope. The College reserves the right to fill or not to fill the post. Applicants who are not contacted by the College 4 months after the application deadline may consider their applications unsuccessful. For enquiries, please contact 9172-8618. Application Deadline: Until the position is filled All information and personal data collected will be used solely for recruitment related purposes. For more information about the College, please visit our website: http://www.twc.edu.hk. 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Tung Wah College

Established by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (“TWGHs”) in 2010, Tung Wah College (TWC) is a self-financing degree-granting institution registered under the Post Secondary Colleges Ordinance (Cap.320). Following the educational ideals of TWGHs and leveraging on its renowned strengths and expertise, TWC aims to provide high quality tertiary education to nurture competent, socially responsible and caring professionals for the benefits of society.

With the staunch support of TWGHs, TWC has been developing rapidly and built up a niche in healthcare education. It is the first self-financing tertiary institution offering five professionally accredited degrees to train nurses and allied health professionals such as medical laboratory technologists, occupational therapists and radiation therapists. Besides, the College is also the first institution registered under Cap. 320 offering early childhood education degree and higher diploma programmes to train qualified kindergarten teachers and childcare professionals.

Currently, TWC has 4 schools (namely School of Arts and Humanities, School of Management, School of Medical and Health Sciences, and School of Nursing) running a total of 19 degree, sub-degree and diploma programmes in several disciplines. It has a student population of over 4,000 in 2024/2025.

Being a young and vibrant institution, TWC aspires to become a leading private university in the long term. It is planning to launch a number of new programmes, strengthen teaching and learning facilities and quality, and enhance research capability etc. in coming years. To cope with its continuous development, we are now inviting highly qualified candidates to fill the following post:

Associate Director of Research

Research Office

(TWC/25/034/RO)

Join Tung Wah College (TWC), a leading self-financing tertiary education institution in Hong Kong, recognized for its dedication to cultivating professional practitioners who are socially responsible and caring citizens. With robust industry connections and an emphasis on interinstitutional and interdisciplinary collaboration, we prioritize evidence-based practices and the application of research findings to address real-world challenges.

Position Overview

We seek an innovative Associate Director to lead TWC’s Research Office. This role will drive our research agenda, promote academic excellence, and support impactful initiatives aligned with TWC’s mission. The Associate Director reports to the Vice-President (Academic).

Key Responsibilities

The appointee will be required but not limited to:

Academic Leadership

a) develop and implement a strategic research agenda that enhances TWC's academic profile and aligns with our mission of serving the community;

b) foster a culture of academic excellence by promoting evidence-based practices and encouraging interinstitutional and interdisciplinary research collaborations;

c) support faculty in securing externa research funding from Research Grants Council (RGC) and other significant funding bodies; publishing in high-impact journals; and translating findings into practical applications; and

d) establish and maintain strong partnerships with local, regional and international academic institutions, industry stakeholders, and governmental and non-governmental organizations.

Administrative Leadership

e) oversee the operations of the Research Office, ensuring efficient management of resources, budgets, and personnel;

f) develop and implement policies and procedures that support research integrity, compliance, and ethical standards;

g) coordinate with Schools/Units in TWC to integrate research activities with teaching and community engagement initiatives; and

h) organize workshops, seminars, and conferences to disseminate research findings and promote knowledge exchange and translation.

Requirements

Applicants should:

a) possess a postgraduate degree in a relevant field with a strong track record of research excellence and publications;

b) have proven experience in research leadership, preferably within a higher education or research institution;

c) have demonstrated ability to secure research funding and manage large-scale research projects;

d) have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders; and

e) a visionary leader with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative research environment.

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply, please submit your application letter, resume and a completed application form (available at http://www.twc.edu.hk/en/Administration_Units/hro/career/application_guideline) by mail to the Human Resources Office, Tung Wah College, Cheung Kung Hai Memorial Building, 90A Shantung Street, Mongkok, Kowloon or email to hro@twc.edu.hk. Please quote the reference number of the post in the application letter and on the envelope. The College reserves the right to fill or not to fill the post. Applicants who are not contacted by the College 4 months after the application deadline may consider their applications unsuccessful. For enquiries, please contact 9172-8618.

Application Deadline: Until the position is filled

All information and personal data collected will be used solely for recruitment related purposes. For more information about the College, please visit our website: http://www.twc.edu.hk.

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