Head of Department of Clinical Medicine

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The University of Macau (UM) is an internationalized research-oriented comprehensive public university in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) located at the west bank of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The GBA is rapidly developing into one of the leading technology and innovation hubs of the world. UM is placed No. 145 in the THE World University Rankings and placed No. 267 in the QS World University Rankings. With a scenic campus of approximately 1 km 2 on Hengqin island, UM has achieved significant progress in the past decade as evidenced by its rising international repute, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, and the establishment of three State Key Laboratories in microelectronics, Chinese medical sciences, and internet of things for smart city. To support economic diversification of MSAR and deepen collaboration between MSAR and Guangdong Province in Hengqin island, UM will continue to invest in cutting-edge research and develop interdisciplinary programmes in key strategic areas including precision oncology, advanced materials, regional oceanography, artificial intelligence and robotics, data science, cognitive and brain science and economics and finance. Leveraging its '4-in-1' model of education and residential college system, UM provides all-round undergraduate education, nurturing talent to support social and economic development in MSAR and the GBA as a whole. In addition, UM is currently establishing a campus in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, which is expected to be operational in 2028. With unprecedented growth and development, UM offers a wide range of opportunities for high-calibre talents at all levels to achieve their career goals. It may be noted that English is the working language and the primary medium of instruction at UM. The newly established Faculty of Medicine at the University of Macau (UM) invites applications for the position of the Head of Department of Clinical Medicine. This recruitment supports the establishment of the new Department of Clinical Medicine, which will focus on precision‑based disease management, clinical technology innovation, and medical quality and safety systems. As part of UM's broader academic development plan, the University is undertaking a major structural expansion through the restructuring and establishment of five faculties in science and technology. Among them, the Faculty of Medicine (FMD) will be formed based on relevant programmes within the current Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) and Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS) . Building on three established departments─Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Public Health and Medicinal Administration─FMD is establishing a new Department of Clinical Medicine (DCM). The department will advance the integration of clinical practice, education, and research, and support the development of high‑quality healthcare services. It will play a key role in training clinically competent, research‑informed, and ethically grounded medical professionals, contributing to the advancement of an internationalized healthcare system in Macao and the Greater Bay Area. The appointment will be made at the rank of Professor or above. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for the establishment and long‑term development of DCM's clinical, educational, and research missions. Responsibilities include leading the formation of departmental structures, programmes, and priorities; guiding growth from its inception; fostering integration across core functions; and ensuring alignment with the strategies of FMD and UM. As a founding Head, the appointee will lead the initiation of academic, clinical, and collaborative initiatives, build effective internal and external partnerships, and strengthen engagement with clinical and healthcare institutions. The candidate should possess the following qualifications: An undergraduate degree in clinical medicine from a recognized medical school, preferably with a valid medical registration in Macao, Hong Kong or Chinese Mainland; A doctoral degree (PhD, MD or equivalent) in subdisciplines of clinical medicine or specialties; An outstanding track record of internationally recognized research, scholarship, or clinical innovation; A proven record of excellence in teaching and medical education; Demonstrated competence in academic leadership, management, planning, and communication, including experience in leading departments, units, or major programmes; Relevant hospital‑based clinical experience is an advantage. The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in 2026/2027. Remuneration Remuneration will be commensurate with the successful applicants' academic qualification and relevant professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% - 7% after various discretionary exemptions. Apart from competitive remuneration, UM offers a wide ran

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