The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE HISTORY AND CULTURE Head of Department of Chinese History and Culture (Ref. 250815005-IE) 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 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.  For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/. Department of Chinese History and Culture The Department of Chinese History and Culture is an academic department within the Faculty of Humanities.  Its mission is to offer high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that provide interdisciplinary training in the study of Chinese history and culture.  Currently, the Department offers PhD and MPhil programmes, a taught-master degree programme, a major degree programme in Chinese History and Culture, two minor degree programmes in Chinese History and Culture and History of Science and Technology in China, respectively, and university-wide general education courses. The Department conducts quality research in topics related to Chinese history and Chinese culture, in a variety of broadly defined areas. The media of instruction are English and Putonghua. Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/chc/ for more information about the Department’s research and education. The University is now inviting applications and nominations for the post of Head of Department of Chinese History and Culture. The successful candidate will be appointed Chair Professor/Professor normally on regular terms of appointment (equivalent to tenured professorship), commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience, and will hold a concurrent headship appointment.  The concurrent headship appointment is normally for an aggregate period of six years in two three-year terms of office.  Other suitable candidate(s) from the search, if deemed appropriate by the University, may be appointed as Chair Professor/Professor if not Head of Department. Job Functions The position calls for a visionary academic leader with responsibilities of ensuring the smooth and successful operation and sustainable development of the Department.  Reporting directly to the Dean of Faculty of Humanities, the appointee will be required to: (a)    provide effective leadership in the development of long-term strategies and plans of the Department, in alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan; and coach and empower subordinates so that they can accomplish planned objectives with world-class standards and in an effective and efficient manner; (b)    ensure high-quality teaching as well as holistic development of the students, and align the Department’s programmes with the needs of the community; (c)    facilitate the conduct of innovative and original research of high quality and impact, and promote and develop genuine interdisciplinary / departmental research with the optimal use of research funds; (d)    provide leadership in technology development and digital humanities to extend the impact of research outcomes of the University to the community; (e)    provide leadership in developing a strong network of partnership with leading tertiary institutions for opportunities and collaboration in education, research and knowledge transfer activities; (f)    enhance the local and international networks of partnerships and linkages with the community, particularly the professional, public and business sectors, so as to gain their support for the major strategic initiatives of the University; (g)    ensure effective internal communication that leads to a transparent decision-making process and promote the Department’s strengths and other services to all relevant stakeholders; (h)    ensure optimal deployment of human, financial and other resources in the Department; (i)    implement an effective mechanism to acquire donations and other forms of sponsorship to support the University’s pursuits and long-term development; and (j)    undertake other duties as assigned by the Dean of Faculty or the Central Management Team of the University from time to time. Qualifications Applicants should have: (a)    a PhD degree in Chinese History and Culture or a relevant discipline, evidence of eminent scholarship and substantial relevant experience in a senior academic position; (b)    attainment of an academic rank of full professor or above at an internationally recognised university; (c)    a distinguished international reputation in research and scholarship, and demonstrated international leadership in any one or more of the specialist areas of Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy, Chinese Religion and Chinese Art; (d)    a strong record in attracting competitive or/and interdisciplinary research funding; (e)    a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching; (f)     a global perspective, proven qualities of academic leadership and substantial administration / management experience, as well as demonstrated ability of building up a strong team of faculty members with different research and cultural backgrounds; (g)    effective interpersonal communication skills and resources management skills, and excellent adaptability to changes and challenges;  (h)    good knowledge of the higher education environment in the local and global context; and  (i)     a high standard of personal integrity. Experience in fund-raising will be an additional advantage. Conditions of Service Terms of appointment and remuneration package are negotiable and highly competitive. 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 and Nomination The University invites applications and nominations for this appointment. Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/deans_heads). Candidature may also be recommended by nominations via email to the Chairman of the Search Committee for recruitment of Head of Department of Chinese History and Culture at hrscchc@polyu.edu.hk. Consideration of applications and nominations will commence on 29 December 2025 until the position is filled. General information about the University is available at https://www.polyu.edu.hk or from the Human Resources Office [Tel: (852) 3400 3544].  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/.

HONG KONG BRANCH OF NATIONAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER FOR STEEL CONSTRUCTION Director of Hong Kong Branch of National Engineering Research Center for Steel Construction (Ref. 251022019-IE) [on a concurrent basis and normally for a fixed term] 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 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. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/. Hong Kong Branch of National Engineering Research Center for Steel Construction The Hong Kong Branch of National Engineering Research Center for Steel Construction (CNERC-Steel) was established at PolyU by the State Ministry of Science and Technology in October 2015.  It is established to promote sustainable infrastructure development through effective use of constructional steel materials and modern technology in structural engineering. The core objectives of the CNERC-Steel are: (i) To establish a high level technological platform to enable effective design and construction of modern building and civil engineering structures to promote sustainable infrastructure development in Hong Kong; and (ii) To advance technological capabilities of the Hong Kong Construction Industry in design and construction of super high-rise buildings, long-span bridges and buildings of large enclosure using high performance materials in Hong Kong and overseas. The CNERC-Steel promotes technological developments and internationalisation of the steel construction industry in both Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland.  It is actively engaged with international as well as national exchanges in research and development of steel construction. For more information about the CNERC-Steel, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/cnercsteel/. The University is now inviting both internal and external applications and nominations for the post of the Director of CNERC-Steel. The successful candidate will be appointed Chair Professor/Professor normally on regular terms of appointment (equivalent to tenured professorship), commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience, and will hold the concurrent directorship appointment. The concurrent directorship appointment is usually for a term of three years on a renewable basis. Job Functions The position calls for a visionary academic leader with responsibilities of ensuring the smooth and successful operation and sustainable development of the Research Centre. Reporting to both the Head of the home Unit(s) and the Vice President (Research), the appointee will be required to: (a) provide effective leadership in the development of long-term strategies and plans of the Research Centre in alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan;  (b) facilitate the conduct of innovative and original research of high quality and impact, and promote and develop genuine interdisciplinary research with the optimal use of research funds;  (c) ensure high-quality teaching as well as holistic development of the students, and align the programmes of the home Unit(s) with the needs of the community;  (d) provide leadership in technology development, commercialisation and entrepreneurship initiatives to extend the impact of research outcomes of the University to the community; (e) provide leadership in developing a strong network of partnership with leading tertiary institutions for opportunities and collaboration in research and knowledge transfer activities;   (f) enhance the local and international networks of partnerships and linkages with the community, particularly the professional, public and business sectors, so as to gain their support for the major strategic initiatives of the University;  (g) ensure optimal deployment of human, financial and other resources in the Research Centre; (h) implement an effective mechanism to acquire external research funding, donations and other forms of sponsorship to support the University’s pursuits and long-term development; and (i) undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of home Unit(s), the Vice President (Research) or the Central Management Team of the University from time to time. Qualifications Applicants should have: (a) academic qualifications at the doctoral level in a relevant academic discipline, evidence of eminent scholarship and substantial relevant experience in a senior academic position, and relevant professional qualification and registration where appropriate; (b) attainment of an academic rank of full professor or above at an internationally recognised university;  (c) demonstrated capability and track records in leading and managing interdisciplinary research and collaboration, and demonstrated international leadership in the relevant specialist areas; (d) a strong record in attracting research funding and demonstrated excellence in high quality research outputs; (e) a distinguished reputation as a world-leading researcher, with a strong commitment to impactful research to address societal challenges; (f) a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching;  (g) excellent local, regional and/or global networks with universities and research institutions as well as the industry, business and government; (h) excellent interpersonal and presentation skills for effective engagement with different stakeholders both internally and externally; and (i) good knowledge of the higher educational environment in the local and global context. Experience in fund-raising will be an additional advantage. Conditions of Service Terms of appointment and remuneration package are negotiable and highly competitive. 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 and Nomination The University invites both internal and external applications and nominations for this appointment. Please submit an application together with a detailed CV and a directorship statement through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/deans_heads). In the CV, please indicate the academic Unit(s) to be affiliated as the home Unit(s) of the Chair Professorship/Professorship appointment. Information of the University’s academic Unit(s) is available at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/education/faculties-schools-departments/. Candidature may also be recommended by nominations via email to the Chairman of the Search Committee for recruitment of Director of Hong Kong Branch of National Engineering Research Center for Steel Construction at hrsccnerc@polyu.edu.hk. Consideration of applications and nominations will commence on 30 November 2025 until the position is filled. General information about the University is available at https://www.polyu.edu.hk or from the Human Resources Office [Tel: (852) 2766 5041]. 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 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 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. 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. 251118015) 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 at the scheduled time.  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 five years of post-qualification tertiary teaching experience and/or relevant professional, practical or industrial experience; preferably with relevant professional qualification;  (b) documented professional achievements in teaching and demonstrated high level of competence in design and delivery of teaching, curriculum and pedagogy development, subject administration and programme management;  (c) some experience in academic management and leadership;  (d) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese; and (e) good teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills. 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 1 December 2025 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/.