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Global Search for Excellence – The “90 Scholars for 90th Anniversary” Strategic Hiring Scheme
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
To celebrate the 90th Anniversary of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, we proudly launch the landmark 90 Scholars for the 90th Anniversary faculty recruitment program. As an innovative world-class university guided by our updated 2025 vision and mission, PolyU is committed to advancing excellence in education and high-impact research, nurturing global talent, and contributing to the sustainable development of Hong Kong, the Nation, and the world. Our standing as a top tier global institution is firmly affirmed by exceptional international rankings: 54th in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 58th in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities 2025–2026, underscoring our academic rigor, research innovation, and global influence. This prestigious initiative is designed to attract exceptional scholars across transformative, frontier defining fields: artificial intelligence and related areas, robotics and embedded intelligence, microelectronics, aerospace technology, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, materials science, new energy, and architecture and urban sustainability. Applicants in other areas of strategic importance to the University are also most welcome. By recruiting 90 distinguished academics and rising young leaders, we aim to strengthen interdisciplinary research capacity, accelerate fundamental breakthroughs, and shape the future of global scientific and technological progress. Rooted in 90 years of heritage and intellectual achievement, the program embodies PolyU’s dedication to pushing the frontiers of knowledge, fostering academic leadership, and addressing grand challenges facing humanity. It represents a historic investment in our academic community, reinforcing our ambition to remain a dynamic, innovative world-class university at the forefront of global higher education and research excellence. This initiative will be implemented as part of the University’s well established Strategic Hiring Scheme. All faculty members recruited through the Strategic Hiring Scheme will receive a start-up grant of no less than HKD 3 million. Outstanding young scholars under the age of 45 will be awarded the title “Presidential Young Scholar” and receive a start-up grant of no less than HKD 4 million. More information about PolyU can be found on our website and quick links are provided below: Ranking highlights Research achievements Education Knowledge Transfer TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPOINTMENT For the general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please click https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf. TO APPLY Please submit an application through our Global Search application webpage (https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/globalsearch/job-openings-and-application) upon selecting a School/Department/Division as commensurate with your area(s) of expertise (if you would like to explore employment opportunities at multiple Schools/Departments/Divisions, please submit multiple applications). Applicants may contact career@polyu.edu.hk for general enquiries. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/en/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/. For more information about PolyU, its faculties, schools and individual academic units, please visit PolyU's website at www.polyu.edu.hk.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
10 Mar 2026
Chair Prof./Prof./Associate Prof./Assistant Prof./RAP in School of Design
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
Global Search for Chair Professors / Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors / Research Assistant Professors THE 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 professionals and leaders, 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. GLOBAL SEARCH To steer its education and research in a wide spectrum of disciplines towards the highest levels of international excellence, PolyU has launched a global search for outstanding scholars to join the University to boost the leadership and impact of its educational and research activities. In the 2026/27 academic year, PolyU will be recruiting for positions at various levels in School of Design. Please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/globalsearch.html for the details. STRATEGIC HIRING SCHEME To boost the leadership and impact of PolyU’s research work in areas of significant societal needs and strategic importance, the Strategic Hiring Scheme (SHS) has been introduced to recruit faculty members at all levels and outstanding scholars are invited to join the University under the SHS. Appointees recruited under the SHS should have conducted / led world-leading research that is commensurate with the stage of their academic career, and they will be offered a start-up grant of not less than HK$3 million to support research activities (including the admission of PhD students, purchasing of equipment, and hiring of research staff) in the initial three years. PRESIDENTIAL YOUNG SCHOLARS SCHEME In addition, we are inviting outstanding young scholars to join us as Assistant Professors or Associate Professors. Appointees will be conferred the title of "Presidential Young Scholar" and offered an attractive remuneration package of not less than HK$1 million per year as well as a start-up grant of not less than HK$4 million to support research activities (including the admission of PhD students, purchasing of equipment, and hiring of research staff) in the initial three years. For more information about PolyU, its faculties, schools and individual academic units, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPOINTMENT For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the websites at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf (for Chair Professors, Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors) and https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/RAP.pdf (for Research Assistant Professors). TO APPLY Please submit an application through our Global Search application webpage (https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/globalsearch/job-openings-and-application). Applicants may contact career@polyu.edu.hk for general enquiries. 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/.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
6 Jan 2026
Chair Prof./Prof./Associate Prof./Assistant Prof./RAP in School of Fashion and Textiles
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
Global Search for Chair Professors / Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors / Research Assistant Professors THE 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 professionals and leaders, 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. GLOBAL SEARCH To steer its education and research in a wide spectrum of disciplines towards the highest levels of international excellence, PolyU has launched a global search for outstanding scholars to join the University to boost the leadership and impact of its educational and research activities. In the 2026/27 academic year, PolyU will be recruiting for positions at various levels in School of Fashion and Textiles. Please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/globalsearch.html for the details. STRATEGIC HIRING SCHEME To boost the leadership and impact of PolyU’s research work in areas of significant societal needs and strategic importance, the Strategic Hiring Scheme (SHS) has been introduced to recruit faculty members at all levels and outstanding scholars are invited to join the University under the SHS. Appointees recruited under the SHS should have conducted / led world-leading research that is commensurate with the stage of their academic career, and they will be offered a start-up grant of not less than HK$3 million to support research activities (including the admission of PhD students, purchasing of equipment, and hiring of research staff) in the initial three years. PRESIDENTIAL YOUNG SCHOLARS SCHEME In addition, we are inviting outstanding young scholars to join us as Assistant Professors or Associate Professors. Appointees will be conferred the title of "Presidential Young Scholar" and offered an attractive remuneration package of not less than HK$1 million per year as well as a start-up grant of not less than HK$4 million to support research activities (including the admission of PhD students, purchasing of equipment, and hiring of research staff) in the initial three years. For more information about PolyU, its faculties, schools and individual academic units, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPOINTMENT For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the websites at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf (for Chair Professors, Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors) and https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/RAP.pdf (for Research Assistant Professors). TO APPLY Please submit an application through our Global Search application webpage (https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/globalsearch/job-openings-and-application). Applicants may contact career@polyu.edu.hk for general enquiries. 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/.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
6 Jan 2026
Chair Prof./Prof./Associate Prof./Assistant Prof./RAP in School of Hotel and Tourism Management
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
Global Search for Chair Professors / Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors / Research Assistant Professors THE 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 professionals and leaders, 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. GLOBAL SEARCH To steer its education and research in a wide spectrum of disciplines towards the highest levels of international excellence, PolyU has launched a global search for outstanding scholars to join the University to boost the leadership and impact of its educational and research activities. In the 2026/27 academic year, PolyU will be recruiting for positions at various levels in School of Hotel and Tourism Management. Please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/globalsearch.html for the details. STRATEGIC HIRING SCHEME To boost the leadership and impact of PolyU’s research work in areas of significant societal needs and strategic importance, the Strategic Hiring Scheme (SHS) has been introduced to recruit faculty members at all levels and outstanding scholars are invited to join the University under the SHS. Appointees recruited under the SHS should have conducted / led world-leading research that is commensurate with the stage of their academic career, and they will be offered a start-up grant of not less than HK$3 million to support research activities (including the admission of PhD students, purchasing of equipment, and hiring of research staff) in the initial three years. PRESIDENTIAL YOUNG SCHOLARS SCHEME In addition, we are inviting outstanding young scholars to join us as Assistant Professors or Associate Professors. Appointees will be conferred the title of "Presidential Young Scholar" and offered an attractive remuneration package of not less than HK$1 million per year as well as a start-up grant of not less than HK$4 million to support research activities (including the admission of PhD students, purchasing of equipment, and hiring of research staff) in the initial three years. For more information about PolyU, its faculties, schools and individual academic units, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPOINTMENT For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the websites at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf (for Chair Professors, Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors) and https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/RAP.pdf (for Research Assistant Professors). TO APPLY Please submit an application through our Global Search application webpage (https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/globalsearch/job-openings-and-application). Applicants may contact career@polyu.edu.hk for general enquiries. 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/.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
6 Jan 2026
Chair Prof./Prof./Associate Prof./Assistant Prof./RAP in Faculty of Humanities
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
Global Search for Chair Professors / Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors / Research Assistant Professors THE 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 professionals and leaders, 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. GLOBAL SEARCH To steer its education and research in a wide spectrum of disciplines towards the highest levels of international excellence, PolyU has launched a global search for outstanding scholars to join the University to boost the leadership and impact of its educational and research activities. In the 2026/27 academic year, PolyU will be recruiting for positions at various levels in all academic units as listed below. Please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/globalsearch.html for the details. STRATEGIC HIRING SCHEME To boost the leadership and impact of PolyU’s research work in areas of significant societal needs and strategic importance, the Strategic Hiring Scheme (SHS) has been introduced to recruit faculty members at all levels and outstanding scholars are invited to join the University under the SHS. Appointees recruited under the SHS should have conducted / led world-leading research that is commensurate with the stage of their academic career, and they will be offered a start-up grant of not less than HK$3 million to support research activities (including the admission of PhD students, purchasing of equipment, and hiring of research staff) in the initial three years. PRESIDENTIAL YOUNG SCHOLARS SCHEME In addition, we are inviting outstanding young scholars to join us as Assistant Professors or Associate Professors. Appointees will be conferred the title of "Presidential Young Scholar" and offered an attractive remuneration package of not less than HK$1 million per year as well as a start-up grant of not less than HK$4 million to support research activities (including the admission of PhD students, purchasing of equipment, and hiring of research staff) in the initial three years. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES Department of Chinese History and Culture Department of English and Communication Department of Language Science and Technology Division of Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities For more information about PolyU, its faculties, schools and individual academic units, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPOINTMENT For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the websites at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf (for Chair Professors, Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors) and https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/RAP.pdf (for Research Assistant Professors). TO APPLY Please submit an application through our Global Search application webpage (https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/globalsearch/job-openings-and-application). Applicants may contact career@polyu.edu.hk for general enquiries. 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/.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
6 Jan 2026
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