The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE Global Search for Chair Professor / Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Architecture (Ref. 251111014) The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is inviting outstanding scholars to join our newly established Department of Architecture (ARCH) as Chair Professors, Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors. About PolyU: 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 remarkable results in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 – it is ranked in 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. About Department of Architecture: PolyU is going to establish the Department of Architecture under the Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE) with effect from 1 July 2026. FCE is globally renowned for its excellence in Architecture & Built Environment and Civil & Structural Engineering, both ranked 17th worldwide by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS Subject Ranking) in 2025. As a new dynamic hub for architectural innovation, the Department aims to consolidate FCE’s academic strengths, drive innovative education and research, attract global talent, and elevate both the Faculty’s and PolyU’s international standing in architecture and advanced technologies.  The Department is looking for enthusiastic and established outstanding scholars to join the team and help build a strong academic community to achieve transformative impact in AI-enhanced and big data driven architectural education and research. Our priority research areas include: Architecture Technology and Engineering Urban Planning and Design Landscape Architecture Heritage Conservation / Architectural Heritage To boost the leadership and impact of PolyU’s research work in areas of significant societal needs and strategic importance, the Strategic Hiring Scheme is introduced to recruit faculty members at all levels and outstanding scholars will have the chance to join the University under the Strategic Hiring Scheme. Appointees recruited under the Strategic Hiring Scheme should have conducted / led world-leading research that is commensurate with the stage of their academic career. Appointees under the Strategic Hiring Scheme 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. For more information about PolyU, FCE and its constituent academic units, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk. Duties  The appointees will be required to: (a)    undertake teaching duties at various levels in the above architecture related areas; (b)    engage in programme and curriculum planning, development, validation, accreditation and administration of architecture-related programmes; (c)    supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and theses; (d)    initiate and lead scholarly research projects in their areas of expertise, actively pursue quality journal publications, and seek external research grants to enhance the Department’s research strengths; (e)    undertake relevant administrative duties; and (f)     perform any other duties as assigned by the Dean and the Head of Unit or his/her delegates. Qualifications 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, Architectural Engineering, Urban Planning, Landscape 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 substantial years of relevant post-qualification experience, in particular 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 Chair Professor level should have an outstanding record of global leadership and research achievement in the community, in addition to substantial years of relevant post-qualification experience. Applicants for appointment at Professor or Associate Professor level should have a substantial number of years of experience and an excellent record of relevant academic and/or research achievement in the specified field. Applicants with less experience will be considered for appointment at the level of 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 / Professor / Chair Professor levels. 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 (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic). Consideration of applications will commence on 1 December 2025 until the positions are 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/.

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/. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Management (Ref. 251024006) The Department of Management and Marketing (MM) is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Business. According to the 2024 US News and World Report Global University Ranking, PolyU is ranked 67th in the Best Global Universities and 30th in the Best Universities for Economics and Business (6th in Asia). The University of Texas at Dallas ranks our faculty's research 35th in the world and 5th in Asia (as of March 2025).  MM currently has around 60 full-time academic staff who are dedicated to providing cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills for our students in three key areas of business — Management, Marketing, and Management Information Systems. We offer a full range of programmes leading to the awards of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science, and Bachelor of Business Administration. Our doctoral program has successfully placed our PhD students in elite institutions in Asia and Australia, including Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Renmin University, and Deakin University. The Management discipline of the Department invites applications for open-ranked faculty positions in the Organisational Behavior and Human Resources (OBHR) and Strategic Management areas. The faculty members in the Management discipline of MM regularly publish their research in top-tier journals such as the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, Journal of International Business Studies, and other premier outlets. Our research support includes a reduced teaching load in the first three years, generous start-up grant, and considerate administrative services for junior members. The department has a collegial environment. Currently the OBHR team includes Wu Liu, Michael Bond, Krishna Savani, Yi (Amy) Ou, Jia (Katrina) Lin, Jun (Melody) Zhang, Ren Li, Mannok Wong, Zhishuang (Olivia) Guan, Jingfeng Yin, and Kun Wang; the Strategic Management team includes Chinien Chung, Shuping Li, Xueyong Zhan, Robert Wright, Qi Zhu, Hangjun Cho, Junghyun Mah, and Qinyu (Ryan) Wang. Please visit the website at https://mm.polyu.edu.hk/ for more information about MM.  Applicants are invited to contact Professor Wu Liu, Head of Department of Management and Marketing by email at wu.liu@polyu.edu.hk or Professor Chinien Chung, Associate Dean and Chair Professor of Strategic and Organization Management by email at chinien.chung@polyu.edu.hk for further information about the post. The appointee will be required to (a) engage in top-level scholarly research in their areas of expertise; (b) supervise research students; (c) secure external competitive research grants; (d) teach at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels; and (e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates. Applicants should have (a) a PhD degree in Management or a relevant discipline at the time of appointment or be close to receiving it; and (b) a focused research orientation and the potential or demonstrated ability to publish in high quality scholarly journals. Conditions of Service The compensation package, teaching loads, and research support are highly competitive. 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 / Professor levels. 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 (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic). Consideration of applications will commence on 7 November 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/.

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE Assistant Professor in Economics (Ref. 250922015) 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/. The School of Accounting and Finance is one of the constituent units of the Faculty of Business and is the longest established accounting school in Hong Kong with over 80 full-time academic as well as teaching staff in the areas of accounting, finance, economics, and law. The School has adequate resources to support a variety of research interests and activities, and has comparative advantage in promoting cross-disciplinary research that is needed in the modern business world. The School has maintained an excellent network with overseas and Mainland China institutions for collaborative work. The research of our Faculty of Business has been ranked 35 in the world (The UTD Top 100 Worldwide Business School Rankings based on research contributions for the period 2020-2024). During the last few years, faculty members were successful in publishing their research papers in top-tier refereed journals, including Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Journal of Accounting Research, Review of Accounting Studies and Contemporary Accounting Research. Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/af/ for more information about the School. Enquiries about the post specification can be forwarded to Prof. Nancy Su, Head of the School of Accounting and Finance. Duties The appointee will be required to: ​​​​​(a)   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; (b)   conduct research in related areas and contribute to the development of the School’s research strengths; (c)   supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and theses; (d)   undertake teaching duties at various levels in the area of economics; (e)   engage in programme/curriculum planning, development and administration; and (f)    perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of School or her delegates. Qualifications Applicants should have: (a)   a PhD degree in a related discipline; (b)   a proven record in research and scholarships; (c)   solid experience in teaching and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research; and (d)  excellent communication skills and the ability to use English as the medium of instruction. 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 (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic). Consideration of applications will commence on 6 October 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/.