U Macau: Head, Department of Communication (China)

Head, Department of Communication, University of Macau, China. Deadline: 13 December 2025.

The Faculty of Social Sciences seeks to appoint an internationally accomplished scholar to lead the Department of Communication. The appointment will be made at the rank of Professor, Distinguished Professor or Chair Professor. The candidate should have strong credentials including an international research profile, a distinguished record of academic achievements, exceptional leadership and management skills, and strategic vision. While the post is open to all areas and methodological approaches of media and communication studies, we are especially interested in candidates with an established international reputation and whose academic expertise is relevant to the concerns of Macao and the Greater China region. The successful candidate will possess:

A PhD degree in communication, mass communication, media studies, or related fields;
Expertise and knowledge in one or more sub-disciplines such as research methodology, journalism, advertising, public relations, new media, and/or international/intercultural communication;
An outstanding record of internationally-recognized research and scholarship;
A proven record of excellent teaching;
Demonstrable competence in management, planning, and communication;
Ability to play a leadership role in the Department;
Proficiency in English is required as it is the working language, while knowledge in Chinese or Portuguese will be an advantage.