Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Architecture

THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY 

With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. PolyU also strives to be an innovative world-class university that pursues excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer. It offers a wide range of programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. Besides being ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as QS, THE and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU is ranked among the global top 20 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 21 subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. 

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND REAL ESTATE 

Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Architecture (Ref. 250303001) 

The appointee will be required to (a) undertake teaching duties at various levels in the area of Architectural Studies, including but not limited to Building Information Modelling (BIM), Advanced Building Systems and Technology for Architects, Development Control Law, Contract Administration, Chinese Architecture, and Artificial Intelligence related to Architectural Design etc; (b) supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and theses; (c) conduct research in related areas and contribute to the development of the Department’s research strengths; (d) initiate, lead and participate in scholarly research in their areas of expertise and be active in research leading to quality journal publications and in bidding for external research grants and applied research projects; and (e) engage in programme and curriculum planning, development, validation, accreditation and administration of the new Bachelor degree of Architectural Studies and Master degree of Architecture programmes; and (f) undertake relevant administrative duties. 

Applicants should (a) have a bachelor degree in Architectural Studies and a master’s degree in Architecture or equivalent, leading to an architect professional qualification; (b) have a PhD degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Urban Design or a related discipline; (c) have knowledge of advanced technology related to Architecture and Design, including proficiency in BIM, Revit and other relevant tools; (d) have relevant post-qualification experience, particularly in programme development and management; (e) have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research; (f) have an excellent proven record in research and scholarship achievement; and (g) be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills and have good interpersonal skills.  

Applicants for appointment at Associate Professor level should have substantial years of relevant post-qualification experience and an excellent record of relevant academic and/or research achievements.  Applicants with less experience will be considered for appointment as Assistant Professor. 

Conditions of Service 

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment for Assistant Professor will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. An appropriate term will be provided for appointment at Associate Professor. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf.   

Application 

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website. Consideration of applications will commence on 17 March 2025 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/. 

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.