(27 Nov 2025) About the position:
Reporting to the Executive Vice-President (Administration and Finance) and the Senate’s Library Committee chaired by the Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, and supported by senior deputies in the respective areas, the CIO & Librarian will provide strategic oversight and direction of the University’s information services. Serving as the Head of the two principal service units – Information Technology Services (ITS) and University Libraries system, which includes a Main Library and dentistry, education, law, music, medicine and oriental studies branch libraries, the successful candidate will maximize synergy between these units to deliver an exceptional and client-focused IT and Library experience for students, faculty and staff. The appointment is for a five-year term, subject to renewal and the position carries the status of University Officer.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide strategic leadership aligning with the University’s strategic plan for the information technology (IT) infrastructure, digital transformation towards a smart campus, and future-ready library systems;
- Oversee the integration of technology and library resources to proactively support teaching & learning, research and administrative operations;
- Develop and implement innovative IT policies, cybersecurity measures, and data management strategies;
- Drive the implementation and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies across the University in partnership with other units;
- Lead the University Libraries in expanding digital collections, research support, and open-access initiatives;
- Foster collaboration through consultations with academic departments, IT teams, and library staff to support cutting-edge scholarship and student success;
- Manage budgets, grants and partnerships to advance the University’s digital and information ecosystem over the long term;
- Oversee the development and provision of data centre and high-performance computing.
The job posting in full is here.
