The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is a government-funded tertiary institution in Hong Kong. It offers programmes at various levels including Doctorate, Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees. It has a full-time academic staff strength of around 1,200. The total annual consolidated expenditure budget of the University is in excess of HK$7.6 billion.

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Assistant Professor in Environmental Engineering and Management (Ref. 22052007)

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering enjoys a high reputation in conducting application-oriented research and has well established connections with industry partners and government agencies in Hong Kong. It offers academic programmes at various levels. In addition to PhD and MSc programmes, the Department currently offers 4 undergraduate programmes, namely BEng(Hons) in Civil Engineering, BEng(Hons) in Structural and Fire Safety Engineering, BEng(Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development, and BSc(Hons) in Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health; and will adopt a scheme-based admission for undergraduate students effective from 2022/23 intake cohort. The Department currently has about 44 regular faculty members and 35 technical and administrative personnel, and is committed to international standards of excellence in teaching and research. Please visit the website at http://www.cee.polyu.edu.hk for more information about the Department.

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a)    teach relevant undergraduate and postgraduate subjects in Environmental Planning and Sustainable Development, Environmental Impact and Management, Environmental Social and Governance, and related topics; 

(b)    supervise student projects and theses;  

(c)    initiate, lead and participate in research activities;

(d)    undertake relevant administrative duties, including programme leadership, curriculum development, programme validation, accreditation, etc.; and

(e)    perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a)    have a PhD degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Management / Policy or related areas;

(b)    have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research;

(c)    have a good record of research, publications and scholarship;

(d)    be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills and have good interpersonal skills; and

(e)     possess research interest in, but not limited to, one or more of the following areas:

• Environmental Policy and Management;
• Sustainable Development; and
• Carbon neutrality.

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 September 2022 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 committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.

23 August 2022