The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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/. SCHOOL OF DESIGN                          Research Assistant Professor in Design Entrepreneurship / User Experience Design (two posts) (Ref. 251027004) The School of Design, as a leading and transdisciplinary design school, is at the forefront of nurturing responsible, open-minded, creative talents and active learners; contributing to innovation in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland while maintaining a global perspective. As one of the top design schools in the world, its highly diverse design expertise widely includes Product Design, Interactive Design, Information Design, Advertising Design, Media Design, Interior and Environmental Design, Social Innovation Design, Service Innovation Design, Urban Design, Business Innovation Design, Intelligent Systems Design, Intelligent Services Design and Multimedia Entertainment Technology. The School’s research and consultancy work are of an applied nature relevant to industrial, commercial and community needs. It is ranked 22nd  by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for Art and Design, ranking among the top institutions in Asia. The School is based in a Zaha Hadid building well-equipped for innovative research and creative learning on the university campus. Please visit the website at https://www.sd.polyu.edu.hk/en/ for more information about the School. The Design discipline at the School takes a sustainable and humanistic approach which also aims to expand the scope of traditional design into the sociotechnical realms. The three conceptual pillars constitute: (a) Social Design - collaborative design with communities and the public sectors to improve living conditions through critical, systemic and participatory approaches; (b) Design Economies - entrepreneurial design that enhances service innovation and value creation in the private sector; and (c) Design Making - human-centered and hands-on design investigations in labs and with communities, in the practices of making and prototyping via socio-technical means. They are identified as the three flagship themes to consolidate the research focus and emerging pedagogies in the School. Duties The appointees will be required to: (a)    conduct research as the main duty and actively pursue external research grants, such as General Research Fund, as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator;  (b)    conduct research that leads to publications in refereed journals, or a body of design work which leads to outputs contributing to the knowledge and teaching of the design disciplines;  (c)    provide quality teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level;  (d)    contribute to departmental service; and (e)    perform any other duties as assigned by the Dean of School or his delegates. Qualifications  Applicants should:  (a)    have a PhD degree in a related discipline;  (b)    preferably have at least two years of postdoctoral research experience; (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. Preference will be given to those with experience in writing research proposals. Applicants are required to submit (a) a letter of application declaring a focus area of expertise; (b) an updated curriculum vitae; and (c) a one-page statement of research explaining specially how to collaborate with other disciplines. 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 28 November 2025 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/.

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 Assistant Professor in Economics / Technology (Ref. 251117018) 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 with a PhD degree to join the Department to take part in a number of teaching and research activities. Duties The appointee will be required to: (a)    undertake teaching duties in relevant subject areas at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (b)    supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and theses; (c)    conduct research in related areas and contribute to the development of the Department’s research strengths in economics / technology; (d)    initiate, lead and participate in scholarly research in his/her area(s) of expertise and be active in research leading to quality journal publications and in bidding for external research grants and projects; (e)    engage in programme / curriculum planning, development and administration; (f)     undertake relevant administrative duties; and (g)    perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates. Qualifications Applicants should: (a)    have a PhD degree in a related area; (b)    have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research; (c)    have a proven record in research and scholarship achievements; (d)    be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills and have good interpersonal skills; (e)    have experience in acquiring external research funding, including those from national, international funding bodies and industries; and (f)     have excellent communication, organisation, leadership skills, with strong team work and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. 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 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/.

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 Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Technology / Sustainability / Architecture (Ref. 251117017) 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 with a PhD degree to join the Department to take part in a number of teaching and research activities. 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 technology / sustainability / architecture; (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 programme by supervising / coaching students at bachelor / master / PhD / doctoral degree level; (d)    contribute to the success of the Department by initiating new internal and external collaborations and proactive participation; (e)    undertake teaching duties in the relevant subject areas at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (f)     participate in programme / curriculum planning, development and administration of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;  (g)    mentor and nurture the next generation of scholars and researchers;  (h)    undertake relevant administrative duties; and (i)     perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates. Qualifications Applicants should: (a)    have a PhD degree in Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology or a closely related field, with a focus on sustainable construction or related areas; (b)    have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and academic advising; (c)    have a proven record in research and scholarship achievement; (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 the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. Applicants are expected to possess distinguished academic credentials with internationally prominent research and teaching track record.   Applicants with less experience will be considered for appointment at the level of Associate Professor or Assistant Professor. 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 / 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 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/.