The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

SCHOOL OF DESIGN 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. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible leaders and professionals, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”. Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for seven subjects, is first in Hong Kong for three subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 26 subjects.  For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/. Dean of School of Design (Ref. 251203011-IE) The School of Design at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), a world-leading and transdisciplinary design school, is at the forefront of nurturing capable, open-minded, creative talents and professional leaders, contributing to the development of Hong Kong and the Nation while maintaining a global perspective. PolyU is ranked 22nd by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for Art and Design, placing it among the world’s top institutions in this field. The highly diverse design expertise of the School includes Product Design, Interaction Design, Information Design, Advertising Design, Media Design, Interior and Environmental Design, Social Innovation Design, Service Innovation Design, Urban Design, Business Innovation Design, Intelligent Systems Design, Intelligent Services Design and Multimedia Entertainment Technology. The School’s research and consultancy work cater to industrial, commercial and community needs. The School is based in a Zaha Hadid designed building well-equipped for innovative research and creative learning on the main campus of the University. Please visit the website at https://www.sd.polyu.edu.hk/en/ for more information about the School. The University is now inviting applications and nominations for the post of Dean of School of Design. The successful candidate will be appointed Chair Professor/Professor, commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience, and will hold a concurrent deanship appointment. The concurrent deanship appointment is normally for an aggregate period of six years in two three-year terms of office, and may be further extended subject to excellent performance.  Job Functions The position calls for a visionary and dynamic academic leader with responsibilities of ensuring the smooth and successful operation and sustainable development of the School.  Reporting directly to the Deputy President and Provost, the appointee will be required to: (a) provide effective leadership in the formulation of an inspiring vision for the School and its long-term development with strategies and plans for its implementation; (b) ensure high-quality teaching as well as holistic development of the students, and align the School’s programmes with the needs of society;  (c)  facilitate the conduct of pioneering and highly original research that addresses key societal challenges by leveraging cross-disciplinary research expertise and optimal use of research funds;  (d) lead the transformation of design education to ensure that graduates are ready for the era of AI; (e) provide leadership in knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship initiatives to extend the impact of research outcomes of the University to the community; (f) provide leadership in developing a strong network of partnerships with leading institutions for collaboration in education, research and knowledge transfer activities;   (g) enhance the local and international networks of partnerships and linkages with the community, particularly the professional, public and business sectors, so as to gain their support for the major strategic initiatives of the University;  (h) ensure effective internal communication that leads to transparent and fair decision-making process and promote the School’s strengths and other services to all relevant stakeholders; (i) provide support to staff members to maximize their potential and for the accomplishment of strategic objectives of the University and the School; (j) ensure optimal deployment of human, financial and other resources in the School; (k) implement an effective mechanism to acquire donations and other forms of sponsorship to support the School’s pursuits and long-term development; and (l) undertake other duties as assigned by the Deputy President and Provost or the Central Management Team of the University as required. Qualifications  Applicants should have: (a) a PhD degree or equivalent academic and/or professional qualifications in Design or a relevant field; (b) a distinguished record of academic achievements supplemented by professional experience; (c) a distinguished and international reputation in research and scholarship; (d) an excellent track record of attracting funding for research projects; (e) strong leadership and strategic management skills with demonstrated success in leading and managing academic or other complex organisations; (f) demonstrated knowledge and experience required to implement the educational goals of a world-class School of Design;   (g) knowledge of current trends in design education, research and practice; (h) a strong international network of partnerships and linkages within the academic, design, business and industrial communities; (i) a global perspective and demonstrated ability to work with faculty members of various disciplines with different cultural backgrounds. (j) effective interpersonal communication and resource management skills, and excellent adaptability to changes and challenges;  (k) excellent knowledge of the higher education environment in the local and/or global context; and (l) a high standard of personal integrity. Experience in fund-raising will be an additional advantage. Conditions of Service Terms of appointment and remuneration package are negotiable and highly competitive. 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 and Nomination The University invites applications and nominations for this appointment. Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/deans_heads). Candidature may also be recommended by nominations via email to the Chairman of the Search Committee for recruitment of  Dean of School of Design at hrscsd@polyu.edu.hk. Consideration of applications and nominations will commence on 12 January 2026 until the position is filled. General information about the University is available at https://www.polyu.edu.hk or from the Human Resources Office [Tel: (852) 2766 5310]. 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/.

Global Search for Chair Professors / Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors / Research Assistant Professors THE 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. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible professionals and leaders, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University's motto: "To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind". Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 - it is ranked in the global top 30 for seven subjects, is first in Hong Kong for three subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 26 subjects. GLOBAL SEARCH To steer its education and research in a wide spectrum of disciplines towards the highest levels of international excellence, PolyU has launched a global search for outstanding scholars to join the University to boost the leadership and impact of its educational and research activities. In the 2026/27 academic year, PolyU will be recruiting for positions at various levels in all academic units as listed below. Please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/globalsearch.html for the details. STRATEGIC HIRING SCHEME To boost the leadership and impact of PolyU’s research work in areas of significant societal needs and strategic importance, the Strategic Hiring Scheme (SHS) has been introduced to recruit faculty members at all levels and outstanding scholars are invited to join the University under the SHS.  Appointees recruited under the SHS should have conducted / led world-leading research that is commensurate with the stage of their academic career, and they will be offered a start-up grant of not less than HK$3 million to support research activities (including the admission of PhD students, purchasing of equipment, and hiring of research staff) in the initial three years. PRESIDENTIAL YOUNG SCHOLARS SCHEME In addition, we are inviting outstanding young scholars to join us as Assistant Professors or Associate Professors. Appointees will be conferred the title of "Presidential Young Scholar" and offered an attractive remuneration package of not less than HK$1 million per year as well as a start-up grant of not less than HK$4 million to support research activities (including the admission of PhD students, purchasing of equipment, and hiring of research staff) in the initial three years. FACULTY OF COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Department of Applied Mathematics Department of Computing Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence For more information about PolyU, its faculties, schools and individual academic units, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPOINTMENT For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the websites at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf (for Chair Professors, Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors) and https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/RAP.pdf (for Research Assistant Professors). TO APPLY Please submit an application through our Global Search application webpage (https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/globalsearch/job-openings-and-application). Applicants may contact career@polyu.edu.hk for general enquiries. 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/.

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. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible professionals and leaders, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”. Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for seven subjects, is first in Hong Kong for three subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 26 subjects. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/. OFFICE OF FACULTY OF HUMANITIES The Faculty of Humanities (FH) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is dedicated to creating synergies among language, communication, history, culture, and technology in education and research.  The Faculty comprises four constituent academic units: Department of Chinese History and Culture, Department of English and Communication, Department of Language Science and Technology and the new Division of Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities which has been established with effect from 1 January 2026. The Faculty is a leading tertiary education provider in Asia in language science, language technology, Chinese-English bilingual studies and translation, intercultural communication, and cultural and historical studies of China. The Faculty also excels in areas such as speech therapy, language neuroscience, AI and computational studies, and health communication. We place emphasis on interdisciplinary research through collaborations around the world.  Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/fh/ for more information about the Faculty’s academic programmes, research centres and expertise. Dean of Faculty of Humanities (Ref. 251208018-IE) The University is now inviting applications and nominations for the post of Dean of Faculty of Humanities. The successful candidate should be qualified for appointment as Chair Professor, normally on regular terms in one of the constituent academic units of the Faculty, and will hold the Deanship on a concurrent basis. The Deanship appointment is normally for an aggregate period of six years in two three-year terms of office, but with possibility of further extension dependent on individual merits and achievements. Job Functions   The successful candidate should be a visionary leader as well as a world-renowned scholar in a relevant field pursuing impactful research and innovation with a strong commitment to building a world-leading Faculty.  Reporting directly to the Deputy President and Provost, the appointee will be required to assume the following responsibilities:- (a) provide a forward-looking vision and effective leadership for the Faculty in response to the challenges and opportunities presented by the AI era, through proactive strategic planning, innovative strategies, strong teamwork and extensive engagement with stakeholders;  (b) secure ample resources and manage resources efficiently to drive educational, research and knowledge transfer excellence; (c) ensure high-quality teaching as well as the holistic development of students and align FH’s programmes with societal needs; (d) foster pioneering and highly original research by all academic staff and maximize the impact of their research by supporting effective knowledge transfer; (e) promote genuine cross-disciplinary research programmes through appropriate mechanisms and incentives;  (f) strengthen partnerships with both academic and non-academic organisations around the world for strategic collaborations; (g) stimulate a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship to support various activities; and (h) undertake other duties as assigned by the Deputy President and Provos or the Central Management Team of the University from time to time. Qualifications Applicants should have: (a) outstanding academic qualifications at doctoral level in closely related disciplines, evidence of eminent scholarship and substantial relevant experience in a senior academic position; (b) a proven track record of extensive experience and remarkable achievement as an academic leader in driving changes and achieving world-class educational and research excellence; (c) the ability to promote interdisciplinary collaborations within the University to contribute to the AI and digital transformation of the University’s educational and research undertaking; (d) the capacity to develop strong global networks for enhancing the internationalisation of the educational and research activities of the Faculty; (e) excellent and effective communication, interpersonal and resources management skills with strong commitment to ethics, transparency and fairness; (f) substantial knowledge of the higher education environment in the local, regional and/or global contexts; and (g) An excellent command of written and spoken English, with proficiency in Chinese being a definite advantage. Conditions of Service Terms of appointment and remuneration package are negotiable and highly competitive. 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 and Nomination Please submit applications and nominations to Mr Kieran Pollentine, Head of Research (Hong Kong and China) of Perret Laver (Email: Kieran.Pollentine@perrettlaver.com).  Application shall contain a detailed curriculum vitae of the applicant with nomination of three referees from different institutions with the referees’ names, address and relationship with the applicants provided.  Consideration of applications and nominations will commence on 15 January 2026 until the position is filled.  All enquiries, applications and nominations will be treated in strict confidence. The University reserves the right not to fill the position or to make an appointment by invitation. 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/.