School of Fashion and Textiles
Assistant Professor in Fashion Interaction Design
(Ref. 240821001)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is the world’s leading university in research and teaching, with a strong orientation for and track records in impact research, funding, industry outreach, and entrepreneurial activities in technology, sustainability, and social innovations in the creative industry. The School of Fashion and Textiles used to be under PolyU’s Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles for many years, but as of July 2022, the university spun it off and established it as 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.
Situated in the best part of Hong Kong, PolyU offers an exciting lifestyle and ample opportunities for commerce and industry interactions through research and teaching. PolyU is a supportive and rigorous institution to pursue your academic ambitions on many fronts.
For further information, please visit the School’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/sft/.
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) teach and contribute 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 refereed journals and/or exhibitions, as well as awards of research grants;
(c) undertake academic and departmental administrative duties; and
(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a PhD degree in Fashion Interaction Design, Digital Fashion, Augmented and/or Virtual Reality Applications, Fashion Imaging Technology, AI-applications of Fashion Design and/or Fashion Business, Metaverse Technology, Programming Applications for Digital Retail Platforms or a related discipline;
(b) sound knowledge of university teaching and research in fibre sciences and wearable technology, or other related areas in fashion design technology;
(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.
Candidates should submit their fashion design portfolios, including copies of ten samples of their artwork in a digital format with a brief description of the artwork, together with the completed application.
Preference will be given to those with strong research orientation, potential to publish in high-quality scholarly journals and/or exhibitions, and a good teaching record.
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.
Consideration of applications will commence on 3 September 2024 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 21 August 2024