Location: | Hong Kong - Hong Kong |
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Salary: | Highly competitive remuneration package |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 11th April 2024 |
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Expires: | 10th June 2024 |
Job Ref: | 240410009 |
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. PolyU also strives to be an innovative world-class university that pursues excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer. It offers a wide range of programmes in six faculties and three independent schools. Besides being ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as QS, THE and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU was ranked among the top 20 universities in three subjects and top 100 universities in 14 subjects/subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.
SCHOOL OF NURSING
We are seeking to appoint a well-established and highly motivative academic to lead a programme of research in the area of cancer care. The post is open to local and international applicants from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, with a focus on cancer care and digital technologies.
The School hosts four research themes: i) Palliative Care in Cancer and Survivorship, ii) Healthy Ageing through Innovations, iii) Mental Health and Psycho-social Support, and iv) Primary Health Care. The appointee will take a leading role in the cancer-related theme. A substantial PolyU start-up package will be provided to support the development of a cancer-related research programme.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an academic to join the PolyU School of Nursing at an exciting time of development. Having recently appointed a Hong Kong SAR Global STEM Professor the successful candidate will be integral to the strategic direction of the School’s newly established STEM lab – Digital Oncology Care Enhancement (DOCE).
Professor in Cancer Care (Ref 240410009)
The appointee will be required to (a) conduct high-level and impactful research; (b) perform high-quality graduate and undergraduate teaching; (c) conduct research that leads to publications in refereed journals and award of research grants; and (d) enhance his/her own international academic impact and engage in services that contribute to the development of the School.
Applicants should have (a) PhD degree in Nursing or a relevant discipline with ideally, substantial years of relevant experience; (b) substantial record as an accomplished teacher with a significant contribution to teaching and learning processes; (c) established track record in research and scholarship, including refereed publications, external grants and postgraduate supervision; (d) demonstrated academic management and leadership capabilities; and (e) excellent international research reputation.
Applicants are invited to contact Professor Janelle Yorke, Head of School of Nursing, STEM Professor via email at janelle.yorke@polyu.edu.hk for further information. Applicants may also visit the websites https://www.polyu.edu.hk/en/ and https://www.polyu.edu.hk/sn/ for more information about the University and the School.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. An appropriate term will be provided for appointment at 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. Consideration of applications will commence on 24 April 2024 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 committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.
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