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 LAND SURVEYING AND GEO-INFORMATICS

Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Land Surveying / Geospatial Technologies (Ref. 240821017)

The Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) is widely considered as a centre of excellence in both education and research in Geomatics and related fields. The Department offers a range of academic programmes to both local and overseas students, including Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, Master of Science in Geomatics, Master of Science in Urban Informatics & Smart Cities and Doctor of Philosophy. LSGI has a very strong research programme that encompasses research activities in the areas of urban informatics, spatial big data analytics, geographical information science, satellite positioning, ubiquitous positioning, photogrammetry and remote sensing, geodesy and geodynamics, environmental monitoring, geo-hazards studies, intelligent transport systems, smart city, utility system management, location-based services, geographical social science and near-surface geophysical survey. LSGI has a number of well-equipped research and teaching laboratories. Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/en/lsgi/ for more information about the Department.

The Department is seeking highly motivated and suitably qualified individuals with extensive research expertise in Land Surveying / Geospatial Technologies

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) conduct research in related areas and contribute to the development of the Department’s strategic research area of urban informatics, and its research directions in spatial big data modelling and analytics, smart positioning and mobility, and urban sensing and measurement; expertise in the development of geodesy and surveying, GNSS, deformation monitoring technologies will be advantageous;

(b) initiate, lead and participate in scholarly research in his/her area of expertise and be active in research leading to quality journal publications and in bidding for external research grants and projects;

(c) be responsible for developing externally-funded research program and by supervising / coaching students at the bachelor / master / PhD level;

(d) contribute to the success of the institute by initiating new internal and external collaborations and proactive participation;

(e) undertake teaching duties in relevant subject areas at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;

(f) participate in programme / curriculum planning, development and administration of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;

(g) undertake relevant administrative duties; and

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

Qualification

Applicants should:

(a) have a doctoral degree in a relevant area; 

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

(c) have a proven track record in research and academic achievements;

(d) possess effective classroom teaching skills and good interpersonal skills;

(e) have experience in acquiring external research funding including national, international funding bodies, and industries; and

(f) have excellent communication, organisation, leadership, and strong cooperation skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

[Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement(s) need not re-apply.]

Conditions and 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 and 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 29 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.