Assistant Professor in Intelligent Construction

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 is ranked among the global top 20 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 21 subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. 

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND REAL ESTATE 

Assistant Professor in Intelligent Construction (Ref. 240507004) 

The Department of Building and Real Estate is looking for enthusiastic, established and suitably qualified person with a PhD degree to join the Department to take part in a number of teaching and research activities. Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/bre/ for more information about the Department. 

The appointee will be required to (a) undertake teaching duties in the areas of Intelligent Construction, Construction Information Technology, Construction Automation and Robotics; (b) supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and theses; (c) conduct research in related areas and contribute to the development of the Department’s research strengths; (d) initiate, lead and participate in scholarly research in their areas of expertise and be active in research leading to quality journal publications and in bidding for external research grants and applied research projects; (e) engage in programme / curriculum planning, development and administration; and (f) undertake relevant administrative duties. 

Applicants should (a) have a PhD degree in Construction Automation and Sensory Technologies or related disciplines; (b) have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research; (c) have a proven record in research and scholarship achievements; and (d) be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills and have good interpersonal skills. 

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. 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 25 May 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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