Assistant Professor in Fashion Business

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. 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 seven 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 is ranked among 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 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.  For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/. 

SCHOOL OF FASHION AND TEXTILES 

The School of Fashion and Textiles is an independent school to meet the growing demand and explore creative possibilities. With rapid technological advancement, fashion is ever-expanding, with so many permutation and integration possibilities encompassing different aspects of society and humanities to contribute to knowledge advancement, reimagining the future, and betterment of society.  For further information, please visit the School’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/sft/. 

Assistant Professor in Fashion and Business (Ref. 250611001) 

The appointee will be required to (a) teach and contribute to curriculum development at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels and supervise research students; (b) initiate, lead, and participate in research, consultancy, and other scholarly activities leading to publications in high-impact journals and awards of research grants; (c) provide services to academic and departmental committees; and (d) perform any other duties as assigned by the Dean of School or his/her delegates. 

Applicants should have (a) a PhD degree in Fashion Marketing, Psychology, Accounting and Finance, Sustainability or other related disciplines in Fashion Business; (b) sound knowledge in university teaching and research in market research, supply chain, operations management, retail operations, digital marketing, consumer behaviour, innovation management, fashion entrepreneurship, or other related areas; (c) solid research and publication records in high-quality scholarly journals as well as promising potential in bidding for research grants and establishing significant externally funded research programs; (d) strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research; and (e) excellent communication skills and be able to use English as the medium of instruction. 

Preference will be given to those with strong research orientation, a proven record of publishing in top scholarly journals and success in securing grants and research funding. 

Conditions of Service 

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Appointment will only be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  

Application 

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website via the 'Apply' button above.  Consideration of applications will commence on 30 June 2025 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/.

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