Dean of School of Music

Who We Are? The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) was established in 2014 in accordance with the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Chinese-foreign Cooperation in Running Schools upon approval of the Ministry of Education. It inherits the educational philosophy and academic systems of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and is committed to nurturing high-end talent with global perspective, Chinese tradition, and social responsibility. Currently, more than 12,000 students are studying at CUHK-Shenzhen. Over the past 10 years since its inception, the University has established eight schools, namely the School of Management and Economics, the School of Science and Engineering, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Data Science, the School of Music, the School of Medicine, the School of Public Policy, and the School of Artificial Intelligence. These eight schools, together with the Graduate School, offer 29 undergraduate programmes and 57 postgraduate programmes. The School of Music is situated in the International University Park of Longgang District, Shenzhen, in close proximity to The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen’s main campus. Spanning a site area of approximately 73,800 square meters with a total construction area of around 129,700 square meters, the project represents a total investment of about 1.63 billion yuan. Officially opening its new campus in August 2025, the School of Music has ushered in a new phase of development for the University. Construction commenced in October 2022, and following a nearly three-year build, the main structures have been completed and are now operational. All the 6 primary buildings, other than the Performing Arts Centre (which is expected to be completed by the end of 2025), were successfully handed over in August 2025, marking the conclusion of the School’s four-year transitional campus period. To date, all faculty and students of the School of Music and the Eighth College have relocated to the new campus, embarking on an exciting new chapter of academic and campus life. Currently, the School of Music offers undergraduate programs in Music Performance, Musicology, and Music Composition & Theory; graduate programs in Music Performance, Music Composition & Theory, and Musicology. Rooted in the University’s core values—global engagement, collegiate tradition, holistic education, and student-centered philosophy—the School will further broaden students’ global perspectives through a modern university governance system, internationally recognized academic standards, and innovative teaching models. Where is Shenzhen? Located on the southern coast of China, Shenzhen borders Hong Kong to the south, separated by the Shenzhen River. Established as China’s first Special Economic Zone in 1980, the city has evolved into a global technology and innovation hub, often dubbed "China’s Silicon Valley," fueled by decades of rapid development and a steady influx of talent. Economically and globally influential, Shenzhen continues to strengthen its position as a leading global financial and logistics hub. In 2024, Shenzhen’s GDP reached 3.68 trillion yuan, marking a 5.8% year-on-year growth and solidifying its status as one of China’s top economic powerhouses. As a pivotal node in global trade, the city maintains its standing among the world’s busiest container ports, with long-term infrastructure plans targeting 33 million TEUs by 2025.With an administrative population of nearly 20 million spread across nine districts, Shenzhen remains one of China’s most populous and dynamic metropolises. Culturally, its 2019 recognition as the second-best city to visit by Lonely Planet—a milestone that highlighted its blend of innovation, cultural diversity, and scenic landscapes—continues to resonate as it evolves into a global tourism destination.

Qualifications: As the academic and executive head of the School, the Dean is expected to have:

• Academic credibility in music, with qualifications appropriate for appointment as a senior professor, and broad respect within the professional and academic community.
• High international standing with global vision and academic connections.
• Strong administrative competence, including experience improving institutional processes, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring compliance with university policies and external regulations.
• Experience with curriculum development, ideally in institutions balancing conservatory and university models; ability to lead a fundamental review of curriculum structure, pedagogy, assessment, and programme sustainability.
• Demonstrated ability to build inclusive, participatory, and internationalised academic cultures.
• Student‑centred leadership, with awareness of student needs, communication mechanisms, and the role of residential colleges and student advising in a comprehensive university. The Dean will be concurrently appointed as a tenured professor. Relocation to Shenzhen, China will be required.

Email: cuhksz-dmus@asianetconsultants.com Tel: (852) 2530-0137 The University reserves the right not to fill the position. Review of nominations and applications will continue until the post is filled. The information provided will be used for consideration of an application.职位说明香港中文大学（深圳）诚聘一位富有启发性和远见卓识的音乐学院院长。院长将领导一支国际化的教育与行政团队，在音乐学科领域提供最高水平的教学与专业实践。院长还将致力于将音乐学院建设成为国际一流的音乐教育与研究机构，并在中国，尤其是粤港澳大湾区，产生深远而积极的影响。背景介绍香港中文大学（深圳）于2014年经中华人民共和国教育部批准，依据《中华人民共和国中外合作办学条例》设立。学校秉承香港中文大学的教育理念和学术体系，致力于培养具有国际视野、中国传统和社会责任感的高层次人才。目前，来自世界各地的12,000多名优秀学子正在港中大（深圳）求学。经过十年的发展，现有经管学院、理工学院、人文社科学院、数据科学学院、音乐学院、医学院，公共政策学院和人工智能学院。这八间学院以及一个研究生院，提供了29个本科生课程和57个研究生课程。音乐学院位于深圳市龙岗区国际大学园内，毗邻香港中文大学（深圳）主校区。项目占地面积约73,800平方米，总建筑面积约129,700平方米，总投资约16.3亿元人民币。音乐学院新校区于2025年8月正式启用，标志着学院发展迈入新的阶段。音乐学院新校园于2022年10月开工建设，历经近三年的建设周期，主体建筑已全部建成并投入使用。除表演艺术中心（预计于2025年底完工）外，其余主要建筑已于2025年8月顺利交付。目前，音乐学院及第八书院的全体师生已全部迁入新校园，开启了学术发展与校园生活的崭新篇章。目前，音乐学院开设音乐表演、音乐学、作曲与作曲技术理论本科专业，以及音乐表演、作曲与作曲技术理论、音乐学研究生专业。音乐学院立足于学校“国际化、书院制、全人教育、以学生为本”的核心价值，通过现代大学治理体系、国际认可的学术标准以及创新的教学模式，进一步拓展学生的全球视野。关于深圳深圳位于中国南部沿海，南与香港隔深圳河相望。作为中国首个经济特区，深圳自 1980 年设立以来，凭借数十年的高速发展和持续涌入的人才，已崛起为全球科技创新中心，被誉为 “中国硅谷”。依托雄厚的经济实力和广泛的全球影响力，深圳正不断巩固其全球重要金融与物流枢纽的地位。2024 年，深圳地区生产总值达 3.68 万亿元人民币，同比增长 5.8%，进一步夯实了其作为中国经济核心增长极的地位。作为全球贸易关键节点，深圳港长期位列世界最繁忙集装箱港口之一，并计划到 2025 年实现集装箱吞吐量 3,300 万标准箱的目标。深圳下辖 9 个行政区，管理人口近 2,000 万，是中国人口最密集、发展最具活力的城市之一。在文化领域，深圳曾于 2019 年被《孤独星球》评为全球第二佳旅游城市，这一里程碑式的认可彰显了其创新活力、文化多元与自然景观的独特融合。如今，深圳正加速迈向全球旅游目的地城市。职位要求作为学院的学术与行政负责人，学院院长应具备以下条件：

• 在音乐领域具有卓越的学术声誉，具备可受聘为资深教授的相应资历，并在专业及学术界享有广泛认可。
• 具备较高的国际声望，拥有全球视野及广泛的国际学术联系。
• 具备突出的行政管理能力，包括优化机构运行流程、强化内部管控，以及确保遵循大学政策和外部规定的相关经验。
• 具备课程建设经验，尤以在兼顾音乐学院与综合性大学办学模式为佳；能够主导对课程体系、教学法、评估方式及项目可持续性的系统性审视。
• 具备建设包容性、参与性和国际化学术文化的成功经验。
• 坚持以学生为中心的领导理念，了解学生需求与沟通机制，并认识书院制度和学生指导在综合性大学中的重要作用。院长将被同时聘任为长聘教授。工作地点在深圳。薪酬与福利大学将提供具有国际竞争力的薪酬福利，根据个人资历和经验而定。申请程序有意者请将申请材料（包括完整的个人简历及相关证明文件的复印件）提交，或推荐候选人至：廖善成先生董事总经理, Asianet Consultants电子邮箱: cuhksz-dmus@asianetconsultants.com 联系电话: (852) 2530-0137本校保留不填补该职位的权利。对提名及申请的审核将持续进行，直至职位填补为止。所提供的个人信息将仅用于申请评审之目的。