The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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 School of Design. 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. 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 2026 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 24 subjects. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/. Department of Building and Real Estate Teaching Fellow in Construction and Real Estate Technology (Ref. 260327018) The Department of Building and Real Estate is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Construction and Environment. The Department offers a full range of programmes leading to the awards of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy, Master of Science and Bachelor of Science. It has an undergraduate student body of over 600 full-time students and a postgraduate student body of over 300. The Department currently has a total of 30 full-time academic / teaching staff, 20 technical and administrative staff and over 100 research personnel. The Department is committed to excellence in teaching, research and service to the community. Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/bre/ for more information about the Department. The Department is looking for enthusiastic, established and suitably qualified person to join the Department to take part in a number of teaching and research activities. Duties The appointee will be required to: (a)    conduct lectures, tutorials and supervise students at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in construction technology, engineering management and related areas. Some evening teaching is expected; (b)    prepare teaching materials including hand-outs, presentations, coursework assignments, examination papers, etc.;  (c)    meet with students during office or assigned hours on academic matters, career issues and other appropriate matters; (d)    assess students’ study progress by periodic evaluations through coursework assignments, tests and examinations according to established grading scheme / policy; (e)    propose / plan new programmes, design / review subject / programme curriculum, and design / facilitate learning activities; (f)     contribute to subject / programme validation and coordinate programme quality assurance processes; (g)    help promote teaching quality by leading / organising teaching development projects, and/or chairing / serving on teaching-related committees / panels, and by means of workshops / forums and by coaching / mentoring other junior teaching staff to become better teachers; (h)    engage actively in scholarly activities; (i)     perform administrative duties as and when called upon by the Head of Unit; (j)     render professional service to the community and support activities that promote or foster links with the profession in the industry and/or in the community, e.g. serving on committees of external bodies of the profession, etc.; and (k)    perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates. Qualifications Applicants should have:  (a)    a relevant master’s degree in Construction or a closely related field, plus not less than three years of post-qualification tertiary teaching experience and/or relevant professional, practical or industrial experience;  (b)    strong competencies in design and delivery of teaching, curriculum and pedagogy development, and subject administration;  (c)    a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese; and (d)    good teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to those with programme management and leadership. Holder of relevant professional qualification will be favourably considered. Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply. 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. Application Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic). Consideration of applications will commence on 15 April 2026 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/.

To celebrate the 90th Anniversary of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, we proudly launch the landmark 90 Scholars for the 90th Anniversary faculty recruitment program. As an innovative world-class university guided by our updated 2025 vision and mission, PolyU is committed to advancing excellence in education and high-impact research, nurturing global talent, and contributing to the sustainable development of Hong Kong, the Nation, and the world. Our standing as a top tier global institution is firmly affirmed by exceptional international rankings: 54th in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 58th in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities 2025–2026, underscoring our academic rigor, research innovation, and global influence. This prestigious initiative is designed to attract exceptional scholars across transformative, frontier defining fields: artificial intelligence and related areas, robotics and embedded intelligence, microelectronics, aerospace technology, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, materials science, new energy, and architecture and urban sustainability. Applicants in other areas of strategic importance to the University are also most welcome. By recruiting 90 distinguished academics and rising young leaders, we aim to strengthen interdisciplinary research capacity, accelerate fundamental breakthroughs, and shape the future of global scientific and technological progress. Rooted in 90 years of heritage and intellectual achievement, the program embodies PolyU’s dedication to pushing the frontiers of knowledge, fostering academic leadership, and addressing grand challenges facing humanity. It represents a historic investment in our academic community, reinforcing our ambition to remain a dynamic, innovative world-class university at the forefront of global higher education and research excellence. This initiative will be implemented as part of the University’s well established Strategic Hiring Scheme. All faculty members recruited through the Strategic Hiring Scheme will receive a start-up grant of no less than HKD 3 million. Outstanding young scholars under the age of 45 will be awarded the title “Presidential Young Scholar” and receive a start-up grant of no less than HKD 4 million. More information about PolyU can be found on our website and quick links are provided below: Ranking highlights Research achievements Education Knowledge Transfer TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPOINTMENT For the general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please click https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf. TO APPLY Please submit an application through our Global Search application webpage (https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/globalsearch/job-openings-and-application) upon selecting a School/Department/Division as commensurate with your area(s) of expertise (if you would like to explore employment opportunities at multiple Schools/Departments/Divisions, please submit multiple applications). 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/en/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/. For more information about PolyU, its faculties, schools and individual academic units, please visit PolyU's website at www.polyu.edu.hk.