About the University

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) is a non-profit private liberal-arts-oriented university with six Schools (Business, Communication, Decision Sciences, Humanities and Social Science, Translation and Foreign Languages, and Transdisciplinary Studies), and around 9,000 full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students.  With its unique “Liberal + Professional” education model, HSUHK nurtures caring professionals with a global vision and responsible leadership.

Aspiring to be a leading private university in the region, HSUHK prioritises stellar undergraduate education and research informed postgraduate education, supported by excellent student learning experience, impactful research and purposeful engagement.  HSUHK places strategic importance on regional engagement and international partnership, which create a productive learning and research environment for students and scholars working creatively and innovatively with a strong interdisciplinary orientation. 

HSUHK has earned various international recognitions.  In the AppliedEdu’s ALL ASIA Private University Ranking 2026, it secured 7th place across China.  HSUHK ranked 23rd in both Business and Management and Economics and Finance and 24th in Social Sciences and Humanities among this region’s top universities in the Research.com Top Universities and Top Scientists Rankings 2026.  The MSc in Global Supply Chain Management programme achieved 10th place in China and 19th place in Asia in the QS International Trade Rankings 2026.  Additionally, HSUHK’s School of Business obtained AACSB International accreditation in 2023, a mark of excellence held by only 6% of the world’s leading business schools.  HSUHK was also ranked among the top 200 worldwide on “Quality Education” and “Decent Work and Economic Growth” in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2021. 

The University now invites applications for the following position:

Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Director of Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
(Ref: DCIE (CIE) 2026-11-06)

Responsibilities
  • advise the senior management policies / strategies in promoting innovation and enterprise-related initiatives, innovative service learning, and key duties assigned by the President;
  • provide leadership and oversight for the planning, development and management of Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (the Centre) and Service Learning Division / or other affiliated facilities;
  • direct daily and strategic operations of the Centre and Service Learning Division / or other affiliated facilities, including office management, annual planning, budget management and staff management;
  • prepare annual plans and reports for submission to the Office of the President via Vice-President (Learning and Student Experience) and the Academic Board; and
  • serve as Chairperson of relevant committees/ task forces.

 

Applicants Should
  • possess a master’s degree or above in Business Administration, Innovation Management,  Entrepreneurship or related disciplines;
  • have at least 10 years of experience in managing innovation, entrepreneurship, or related centres, facilities, or projects within academic, research, or industry settings;
  • have experience in fostering international partnerships in the promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship;
  • demonstrate a proven track record in strategic planning, project execution, and team management;
  • have strong capability in providing visionary leadership and oversight for centre operations, including office management, budget control, and staff supervision;
  • have excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders, including university leadership, faculty, students, and external partners.;
  • have a passion for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, with a proactive approach to driving initiatives and projects that enhance the University’s impact and reputation in social entrepreneurship and innovative service learning; and
  • be able to work collaboratively across different sectors in Hong Kong and the region in the promotion of innovation, enterprise and community development.
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Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicants should visit this link https://recruit.hsu.edu.hk/ and apply on or before 22 November 2026.  The University reserves the right not to fill the position in this exercise.

Applicants who are not invited to an interview within three months may consider their applications unsuccessful.  All information received will be treated in strict confidence, and the data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.  The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request.

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability by guarantee, is an equal opportunity employer.

 



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