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/. OFFICE OF FACULTY OF HUMANITIES The Faculty of Humanities (FH) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is dedicated to creating synergies among language, communication, history, culture, and technology in education and research.  The Faculty comprises four constituent academic units: Department of Chinese History and Culture, Department of English and Communication, Department of Language Science and Technology and the new Division of Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities which will be established with effect from 1 January 2026. The Faculty is a leading tertiary education provider in Asia in language science, language technology, Chinese-English bilingual studies and translation, intercultural communication, and cultural and historical studies of China.  The Faculty also excels in areas such as speech therapy, language neuroscience, AI and computational studies, and health communication. We place emphasis on interdisciplinary research through collaborations around the world.  Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/fh/ for more information about the Faculty’s academic programmes, research centres and expertise. Dean of Faculty of Humanities (Ref. 251208018-IE) The University is now inviting applications and nominations for the post of Dean of Faculty of Humanities. The successful candidate should be qualified for appointment as Chair Professor, normally on regular terms in one of the constituent academic units of the Faculty, and will hold the Deanship on a concurrent basis. The Deanship appointment is normally for an aggregate period of six years in two three-year terms of office, but with possibility of further extension dependent on individual merits and achievements. Job Functions   The successful candidate should be a visionary leader as well as a world-renowned scholar in a relevant field pursuing impactful research and innovation with a strong commitment to building a world-leading Faculty.  Reporting directly to the Deputy President and Provost, the appointee will be required to assume the following responsibilities:- (a) provide a forward-looking vision and effective leadership for the Faculty in response to the challenges and opportunities presented by the AI era, through proactive strategic planning, innovative strategies, strong teamwork and extensive engagement with stakeholders;  (b) secure ample resources and manage resources efficiently to drive educational, research and knowledge transfer excellence; (c) ensure high-quality teaching as well as the holistic development of students and align FH’s programmes with societal needs; (d) foster pioneering and highly original research by all academic staff and maximize the impact of their research by supporting effective knowledge transfer; (e) promote genuine cross-disciplinary research programmes through appropriate mechanisms and incentives;  (f) strengthen partnerships with both academic and non-academic organisations around the world for strategic collaborations; (g) stimulate a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship to support various activities; and (h) undertake other duties as assigned by the Deputy President and Provos or the Central Management Team of the University from time to time. Qualifications Applicants should have: (a) outstanding academic qualifications at doctoral level in closely related disciplines, evidence of eminent scholarship and substantial relevant experience in a senior academic position; (b) a proven track record of extensive experience and remarkable achievement as an academic leader in driving changes and achieving world-class educational and research excellence; (c) the ability to promote interdisciplinary collaborations within the University to contribute to the AI and digital transformation of the University’s educational and research undertaking; (d) the capacity to develop strong global networks for enhancing the internationalisation of the educational and research activities of the Faculty; (e) excellent and effective communication, interpersonal and resources management skills with strong commitment to ethics, transparency and fairness; (f) substantial knowledge of the higher education environment in the local, regional and/or global contexts; and (g) an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with proficiency in Putonghua being a definite 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 Dean of Humanities at hrscfh@polyu.edu.hk. Consideration of applications and nominations will commence on 15 January 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 5305]. 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/. SCHOOL OF DESIGN Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Design (several posts) (Ref. 251028003) The School of Design, a leading and transdisciplinary design school, is at the forefront of nurturing capable, 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, Interaction 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. t 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 designed 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 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 sector to improve living conditions through critical, systemic and co-designed 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, 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. The School is looking for candidates who will work in a transdisciplinary design environment that builds on the School’s global position within the regional and Chinese context (e.g. the Greater Bay Area). More specifically, candidates are sought, preferably with industry experience together with a strong track record of teaching and research in any one of the following areas: Communication Design (e.g. strategy, branding, creative advertising, market research, content creation, information design, infographics, wayfinding, animation content creation, filmmaking, storytelling) Content Design (e.g. digital content creation, digital communication design, brand development, publication design) Design for Entrepreneurship (e.g. design strategy, user-centered design, design management, circular design, product service systems) Digital Entertainment and Game Development (e.g. applied anthropology, psychology, neuroscience, socio-technical systems) Interactive System Design (e.g. UX design, smart product, design for AI, internet of things, digital fabrication, data driven design) Service Design and Social Innovation (e.g. strategic innovation, user experience design, organisational/community design) Interaction Design (e.g. design-oriented HCI, user experience and interface design, research through design, design methodologies, interactive computing) Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong research potential and/or good publication track record in transdisciplinary design projects (e.g. healthcare systems, smart tourism, e-enterprises, city-regeneration, age-friendly city, etc.). Duties The appointees will be required to: (a) synthesise knowledge and design applications with theories, design research methods and form-giving techniques;  (b) provide leadership in all aspects of academic activities, including research, teaching and service among the design disciplines;  (c) teach at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in a mix of design disciplines;  (d) act as student advisor and supervisor to groups as well as individual students including research students;  (e) secure competitive research grants and 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;  (f) engage actively in research and scholarly activities serving the regional and international industry with significance and relevance to the discipline and profession; (g) work with industry, nonprofits and the public sector to initiate funded research projects; (h) activate inter-departmental and inter-institutional collaboration and networking; and (i) perform any other duties as assigned by the Dean of School or his delegates. Qualifications  Applicants should have:  (a) a relevant PhD degree with professional and/or teaching experiences in a specialised area of design and/or a related discipline; (b) extensive knowledge of and expertise in an area of design with hands-on techniques; (c) extensive knowledge of and track record in design research and research methodologies; (d) a high level of contextual and cultural awareness, and a vision for the future development of the profession; and (e) a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research and professional service. Applicants for appointment at Associate Professor level should have stronger relevant academic and/or professional achievements. Candidates with less experience will be considered for appointment at a lower level. Applicant should submit (a) a letter of application declaring a focus area of expertise; (b) updated curriculum vitae; (c) a brief statement of research and teaching philosophy; (d) three key publications; and (e) a design and/or teaching portfolio including samples of personal and professional work. 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 level. 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 2 January 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/.

SCHOOL OF DESIGN 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/. Dean of School of Design (Ref. 251203011-IE) The School of Design at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), a world-leading and transdisciplinary design school, is at the forefront of nurturing capable, open-minded, creative talents and professional leaders, contributing to the development of Hong Kong and the Nation while maintaining a global perspective. PolyU is ranked 22nd by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for Art and Design, placing it among the world’s top institutions in this field. The highly diverse design expertise of the School includes Product Design, Interaction 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 cater to industrial, commercial and community needs. The School is based in a Zaha Hadid designed building well-equipped for innovative research and creative learning on the main campus of the University. Please visit the website at https://www.sd.polyu.edu.hk/en/ for more information about the School. The University is now inviting applications and nominations for the post of Dean of School of Design. The successful candidate will be appointed Chair Professor/Professor, commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience, and will hold a concurrent deanship appointment. The concurrent deanship appointment is normally for an aggregate period of six years in two three-year terms of office, and may be further extended subject to excellent performance.  Job Functions The position calls for a visionary and dynamic academic leader with responsibilities of ensuring the smooth and successful operation and sustainable development of the School.  Reporting directly to the Deputy President and Provost, the appointee will be required to: (a) provide effective leadership in the formulation of an inspiring vision for the School and its long-term development with strategies and plans for its implementation; (b) ensure high-quality teaching as well as holistic development of the students, and align the School’s programmes with the needs of society;  (c)  facilitate the conduct of pioneering and highly original research that addresses key societal challenges by leveraging cross-disciplinary research expertise and optimal use of research funds;  (d) lead the transformation of design education to ensure that graduates are ready for the era of AI; (e) provide leadership in knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship initiatives to extend the impact of research outcomes of the University to the community; (f) provide leadership in developing a strong network of partnerships with leading institutions for collaboration in education, research and knowledge transfer activities;   (g) 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;  (h) ensure effective internal communication that leads to transparent and fair decision-making process and promote the School’s strengths and other services to all relevant stakeholders; (i) provide support to staff members to maximize their potential and for the accomplishment of strategic objectives of the University and the School; (j) ensure optimal deployment of human, financial and other resources in the School; (k) implement an effective mechanism to acquire donations and other forms of sponsorship to support the School’s pursuits and long-term development; and (l) undertake other duties as assigned by the Deputy President and Provost or the Central Management Team of the University as required. Qualifications  Applicants should have: (a) a PhD degree or equivalent academic and/or professional qualifications in Design or a relevant field; (b) a distinguished record of academic achievements supplemented by professional experience; (c) a distinguished and international reputation in research and scholarship; (d) an excellent track record of attracting funding for research projects; (e) strong leadership and strategic management skills with demonstrated success in leading and managing academic or other complex organisations; (f) demonstrated knowledge and experience required to implement the educational goals of a world-class School of Design;   (g) knowledge of current trends in design education, research and practice; (h) a strong international network of partnerships and linkages within the academic, design, business and industrial communities; (i) a global perspective and demonstrated ability to work with faculty members of various disciplines with different cultural backgrounds. (j) effective interpersonal communication and resource management skills, and excellent adaptability to changes and challenges;  (k) excellent knowledge of the higher education environment in the local and/or global context; and (l) 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  Dean of School of Design at hrscsd@polyu.edu.hk. Consideration of applications and nominations will commence on 12 January 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 5310]. 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/.