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 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 2026 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 24 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. 260327018) 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 in construction technology, engineering management and related areas. 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 three years of post-qualification tertiary teaching experience and/or relevant professional, practical or industrial experience;  (b)    strong competencies in design and delivery of teaching, curriculum and pedagogy development, and subject administration;  (c)    a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese; and (d)    good teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to those with programme management and leadership. Holder of relevant professional qualification will be favourably considered. Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply. 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 15 April 2026 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/.

Rooted in 90 years of heritage and intellectual achievement, 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 2026 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 24 subjects.  For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES Joseph Needham Professorship in Science and Civilisation (Ref. 260513001) The Faculty of Humanities at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is dedicated to creating synergies among language, communication, history, culture, and technology in education and research, highlighting both the discovery and the transfer of knowledge.  It is a leading tertiary education provider in Asia in the fields of linguistics, language science, language technology, Chinese-English bilingual studies and translation, intercultural communication, professional communication, and cultural and historical studies of China. The Faculty also excels in areas such as AI and the humanities, computational linguistics, healthcare communication, language neuroscience, sociolinguistic studies, and speech therapy.  It consists of four academic units: Department of Chinese History and Culture, Department of English and Communication, Department of Language Science and Technology, and Division of Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities.  The appointee will be appointed as Chair Professor / Professor in one of the academic units under the Faculty of Humanities.  Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/fh for more information about the Faculty. Duties The position calls for a visionary academic leader to advance the strategic and sustainable development of the Faculty in Science and Civilisation. The successful candidate will combine world-class scholarship with exceptional leadership to shape the future of these disciplines. The appointee will be required to: (a)    provide leadership in long-term strategic planning that aligns with the University’s goals; (b)    provide leadership in strengthening local and international partnerships to advance research and education goals; (c)    develop scholarly initiatives by fostering collaboration, securing external funding, and enhancing innovative, high-impact interdisciplinary research; (d)    mentor junior faculty in teaching, research and service excellence; (e)    teach and develop curricula in science and civilisation, including Chinese science and technology history, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;  (f)     supervise postgraduate students actively and provide guidance on their research and career development; (g)    provide active service to committee work at all levels in the Faculty and the University as well as to the scholarly community;  (h)    provide administrative support and advice for academic and Faculty/department affairs; and (i)     perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates. Qualifications Applicants should have: (a)    a PhD degree in a relevant discipline, evidence of eminent scholarship and substantial relevant experience in a senior academic position, and relevant professional qualifications where appropriate; (b)    a global perspective, proven track record of academic leadership, and a distinguished international reputation in research and scholarship; (c)    a strong record in attracting and managing competitive research funding; (d)    a strong potential to develop local and international networks of partnerships and linkages with the community, for both professional and public sectors; (e)    a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning with substantial relevant teaching experiences; (f)     proven academic leadership and ability to foster collaboration with colleagues in teaching, intellectual contributions, and service activities to bring visibility, prestige and reputation to the University; and  (g)    an excellent command of both English and Chinese. Applicants for appointment at the Chair Professor level should have attainment of an academic rank of full professor or above at an internationally reputable university. Applicants for appointment at the Professor level should have an excellent international reputation as a leading scholar. Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply. 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 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/academic). Candidature may also be recommended by nominations via email to fh.search@polyu.edu.hk.  Consideration of applications and nominations will commence on 1 July 2026 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 5291]. 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/.

DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION Chair Professor / Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Food Safety / Future Food Technology / Food Materials / Microbiomes and Health / Functional Food under Strategic Hiring Scheme (Ref. 260311019) 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. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/. The Department of Food Science and Nutrition is a multi-disciplinary department established from 1 January 2023 under the Faculty of Science. With the unique standing in Hong Kong and the commitment to quality teaching, research excellence and knowledge transfer, the Department is envisioned to develop all-rounded graduates with professional qualifications, and promote interdisciplinary research with positive societal impacts. The Department’s key research pillars are Food Safety, Food Technology, Human Nutrition and Chinese Medicine. Currently, there are about 21 academic and teaching staff and 13 Research Assistant Professors in the Department. Please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fsn/ for more information about the Department. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is an international city located strategically at the heart of Asia and is the gateway to the Chinese Mainland, with excellent transport links to major international cities. The Department is seeking highly motivated and suitably qualified individuals with research expertise in Food Safety / Future Food Technology / Food Materials / Microbiomes and Health / Functional Food. To boost the leadership and impact of PolyU’s research work in areas of significant societal needs and strategic importance, the Strategic Hiring Scheme is introduced to recruit faculty members at all levels and outstanding scholars are invited to join the University under the Strategic Hiring Scheme. Appointees recruited under the Strategic Hiring Scheme should have conducted / led world-leading research that is commensurate with the stage of their academic career. Duties  The appointees will be required to:  (a) teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in related disciplines; (b) conduct impactful research that leads to publications in high-quality refereed journals and external grants, generates meaningful societal impact, and addresses pressing real-world challenges; (c) undertake research, programme/curriculum development and administration; (d) supervise student projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (e) engage in industrial and scholarly research/consultancy activities; (f) undertake academic and departmental administrative duties; and (g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates. Qualifications  Applicants should have:  (a) a PhD degree in Food Science / Technology / Safety and Nutrition or a related field; (b) a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research, with demonstrated experience in the application of innovative approaches, including but not limited to advancements in food science, technology, safety or nutrition; (c) strong records of high-quality research, publications and scholarship in Food Science / Technology / Safety and Nutrition or related areas; (d) good networking ability and excellent potential to become a world-leading scholar; (e) excellent communication skills and the ability to use English as the medium of instruction; and (f) strong interdisciplinary research vision that promotes collaboration and synergy with our existing faculty. Applicants for appointment at the Chair Professor level should have an outstanding record of global leadership and research achievement in the community, in addition to substantial years of relevant post-qualification experience.  Applicants for appointment at the Professor or Associate Professor level should have a substantial number of years of experience and an excellent record of relevant academic and/or research achievement in the specified field. Applicants with less experience will be considered for appointment at the level of Assistant Professor. Conditions of Service A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Appointees under the Strategic Hiring Scheme 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. 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 / Chair 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 25 March 2026 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/.