The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press Founded in 1977, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press (CUHK Press) is a leading English-Chinese bilingual publisher of scholarly and trade publications on China studies. We seek an Assistant Director to join the senior management team and oversee the daily operations.

The appointee will (a) assist the Director in strategic plans aligned with the University’s mission; (b) advance the Press’s digital publishing initiatives; (c) work with the management team to develop sustainable operational plans; (d) develop a dynamic publishing program in collaboration with the acquisitions team; (e) train and supervise staff in the editorial, production, and business divisions; (f) ensure high professional standards in all publications; and (g) foster relationships within the University, the scholarly publishing world, and the academic community.

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities or Social Sciences, advanced degree preferred; (ii) twelve years of post-qualification publishing experience, including three years in senior management; (iii) excellent verbal and written skills in English, Cantonese, and Putonghua; (iv) knowledge of regional and international publishing landscape; and (v) familiarity with higher education administration in Hong Kong.

Applicants should upload a CV and a cover letter explaining their fit for this position in the online application.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to two years, renewable subject to mutual agreement.
[Those who have responded to the previous advertisement for the same post (Ref. 250000CJ) need not re-apply.]