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.

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Established in 1977, the School of Nursing supports the mission of the University by nurturing graduates who are critical thinkers, effective communicators, innovative problem solvers, lifelong learners and ethical leaders. It ranks 31^st for the best School of Nursing internationally (QS Ranking 2024). The education, research, consultancy and integrative health services are driven by a commitment to improve health of the community.  Currently, it has a total of around 80 full-time faculty members. Due to continuous success in our research programmes, we have several openings for qualified health professionals to join this dynamic and leading School of Nursing in Asia.

For more information about the University and the School of Nursing, please visit the websites http://www.polyu.edu.hk and http://sn.polyu.edu.hk/en/home.

Research Assistant Professor in Nursing: Cancer & Palliative Care AOE / Primary Health Care AOE (three posts) (Ref. 241024002)

The appointees will be required to:

(a)  conduct research in the area of cancer or women’s health, as the main duty and actively pursue external research grants, such as General Research Fund as well as Health and Medical Research Fund, as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator;  

(b)  provide quality teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level;  

(c)  contribute to departmental service;

(d)  conduct research that leads to publications in refereed journals and award of research grants;  

(e)  engage in applied research, creative development and consultancy projects in relation to cancer nursing;  

(f)  contribute to the development of the School’s cancer research theme or primary health care theme and participate in its activities; and  

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

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a)  have a PhD degree in Nursing or a related discipline, preferably with at least two years of postdoctoral research experience at the time of appointment;  

(b)  preferably have professional qualifications registrable with The Nursing Council of Hong Kong;  

(c)  have demonstrated promise of a high level of creative ability in research and teaching in some subdivisions of his/her field;  

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

(e)  be highly proficient in written and spoken English.  

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive package including a medical benefits plan and a gratuity payable upon completion of the term which is normally for two to three years initially, with possibility of extension.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/rap). Consideration of applications will commence on 7 November 2024 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/.