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Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) fosters intellectual scholarship and applied research, placing a strong emphasis on interdisciplinarity and translocality. With cutting-edge technology and research facilities, MPU actively promotes collaborative innovation and industry-academic partnerships, making noteworthy advancements in integrating AI technologies across various academic disciplines while globally showcasing its academic achievements that contribute to a sustainable future. The University directs significant research efforts towards key areas such as technology and innovation, Chinese-Portuguese-English translation, environmental protection, intangible cultural heritage, gaming management, as well as arts and creativity. Notably, MPU’s patented research outputs are widely utilised by public services and higher education institutions in the Chinese Mainland, Macao, Portugal, Italy, France, and Thailand.

Highlights:

  • MPU’s outstanding applied research emphasises practical applications and interdisciplinary products for knowledge and technology transfer.
  • MPU has established global research networks and collaborative research platforms in partnerships with international institutions or industry leaders.
  • MPU upholds the principle of research-enhanced teaching cultivating sustainable-minded researchers.
  • MPU’s AI-empowered research outputs feature the world’s most accurate Chinese-Portuguese machine translation system, and award-winning Canarin environment monitoring system

To view more about MPU’s research, please visit https://www.mpu.edu.mo/research/

Key Statistics for Professionals

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Faculty-Student Ratio
1:14
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Scholarships and Fellowships
70+
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Annual Number of Scholarship Recipients
600+

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Lecturer in the Area of Design and Digital Applications

Macao Polytechnic University

Macao Polytechnic University

Macao

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Macao Polytechnic University

Macao


Faculty of Arts and Design Recruitment of Full-time Academic Staff Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) is a comprehensive and public university distinguished by high standard of scholarship in both teaching and applied research. Through the all-rounded scheme for cultivation of professionals, bachelor, master's and doctoral degree programmes are offered in different fields so as to nurture high-quality professionals with global vision. According to the approval by the Administrative Board, and the Teaching Staff Charter of Macao Polytechnic University in force, applications are invited through open recruitment for full-time academic staff. Full-time Lecturer in the area of Design and Digital Applications 2 Vacancies (Ref. 2526-FAD-007) Job Duties: Applicants shall perform the duties as stipulated in Article No. 5 and Paragraph No. 1 of Article No. 8 in the Teaching Staff Charter of Macao Polytechnic University in force and be able to teach Animation Design, Digital Production for Design, Game Development and Application, Introduction to Programming, Motion Graphics, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, 3d Modeling and Visualisation, etc. (taught in Chinese and English). Qualifications: Applicants must possess a Master’s Degree or an Integrated Doctoral Degree without granting a master’s degree related to Design and Digital Applications. Closing Date for Application: 08/04/2026 17:45 Salary and Fringe Benefits: The salary index of Lecturer ranges from 430 to 640 (1 index point = MOP94), with pre-tax annual salary from MOP565,880 to MOP842,240 (USD1 approx. = MOP8). The salary scale will be determined in accordance with the appointee’s academic qualifications, tertiary teaching experience and/or relevant professional experience. The appointee will be entitled to the welfare and benefits, including provident fund, medical benefits, housing allowance, and family subsidies, as stipulated in the Personnel Charter of Macao Polytechnic University in force. Please browse the MPU recruitment webpage for details of Notice for above Full-time Academic Staff Recruitment http://mpu.mo/recruitment, applicants should submit their applications with the required documents specified in the Notice for Full-time Academic Staff Recruitment on the MPU recruitment webpage (http://mpu.mo/recruitment), or submit the applications in person to the Personnel Office, Macao Polytechnic University, Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes, Macao, China. Applications by post and email will not be accepted. For enquiries: Tel: +853-8599 6645 / 8599 6125 Email: recruit_staff@mpu.edu.mo

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pre-tax annual salary from MOP565,880 to MOP842,240

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19 Mar 2026

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Forging a Global Campus: MPU's Approach to Internationalisation
Internationalisation has become an inevitable trend and a transformative force in global higher education, shaping talent development, research, social services, and institutional governance through diverse and multi-layered approaches. In alignment with China’s and the Macao SAR Government’s integrated strategies for education, technology, and talent, and the national goal of building an Education Powerhouse by 2035, the question arises: how can universities advance internationalisation while avoiding homogenisation and maintaining a distinctive strategic edge?