The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is a government-funded tertiary institution in Hong Kong.  It offers programmes at various levels including Doctorate, Master’s, and Bachelor’s degrees.  It has a full-time academic staff strength of around 1,400.  The total annual consolidated expenditure budget of the University is in excess of HK$7.4 billion.   DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Advanced Manufacturing Technology / Engineering Management and Logistics / Smart Systems and Design (four posts) (Ref. 19062809) The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers a wide scope of multi-disciplinary undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and actively engages in various applied research and consultancy work with the community.  Please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ise/ for more information about the department. Duties The appointees will be required to: (a) undertake teaching activities at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels;   (b) initiate and participate in research, consultancy and other scholarly activities; and (c) undertake relevant academic administrative duties.   Qualifications Applicants should have: (a) a PhD degree plus several years of teaching/research/practical experience; (b) a proven track record in research publication and scholarly activities; (c) a good command of written and spoken English; and (d) good communication skills.   Applicants with less experience will be considered for appointment at the level of Assistant Professor. Remuneration and Conditions of Service   A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointments 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 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/TC.htm .  Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.