Assistant Professor in Real Estate/Sustainability/Technology

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 

Assistant Professor in Real Estate/Sustainability/Technology (Ref. 250307008) 

The appointee will be required to (a) undertake teaching duties in relevant subject areas at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (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 in real estate / sustainability / technology; (d) initiate, lead and participate in scholarly research in his/her area(s) of expertise and be active in research leading to quality journal publications and in bidding for external research grants and projects; (e) engage in programme / curriculum planning, development and administration; (f) undertake relevant administrative duties; and (g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates. 

Applicants should (a) have a PhD degree in a related area; (b) have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research; (c) have a proven record in research and scholarship achievements; (d) be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills and have good interpersonal skills; (e) have experience in acquiring external research funding, including those from national, international funding bodies and industries; and (f) have excellent communication, organisation, leadership skills, with strong team work and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. 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 21 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/.

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