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 six 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.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATICS

Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Medical Laboratory Science (Ref. 240724005)

The Department of Health Technology and Informatics (HTI) is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences hosting the disciplines of Medical Laboratory Science and Radiography.  HTI offers academic programmes at various levels, ranging from Bachelor’s degree all the way to PhD degree.  There are currently about 40 faculty members, with about 25 technical and administrative personnel, plus around 140 research students and research staff, 250 postgraduate students, and 700 undergraduate students in HTI. HTI is a leading academic department in the above professional disciplines with strong commitment to quality teaching and research.  Please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hti for more information about HTI.

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) contribute to the teaching/learning activities in Medical Laboratory Science and/or Biomedical Science, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; 

(b) engage actively in research, consultancy and other scholarly activities; 

(c) undertake academic and administrative duties as assigned by the Head of Unit; and

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

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a PhD degree in the area of Biomedical Science or other closely related fields; 

(b) extensive teaching and research experience in Cellular Pathology; 

(c) strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research; 

(d) a track record of collaboration as well as leadership in research; and 

(e) a strong record of output in research and development that is commensurate with the appointed grade. 

Preference will be given to those with professional experience related to medical laboratory science.

Applicants with excellent teaching, publication and research collaboration track records will be considered for appointment at a higher level.

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 level.  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 August 2024 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.