Department of Building and Real Estate
Assistant Professor in Architecture
(Ref. 241218013)
The Department of Building and Real Estate is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Construction and Environment. The Department offers a full range of programmes leading to the awards of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy, Master of Science and Bachelor of Science. It has an undergraduate student body of 550 full-time students and a postgraduate student body of over 450. The Department currently has a total of 30 full-time academic / teaching staff, 20 technical and administrative staff and over 100 research personnel. The Department is committed to excellence in teaching, research and service to the community. Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/bre/ for more information about the Department.
The Department is looking for an 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.
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) undertake teaching duties at various levels in the area of Architectural Studies, including but not limited to Building Information Modelling (BIM), Advanced Building Systems and Technology for Architects, Development Control Law, Contract Administration, Chinese Architecture, and Artificial Intelligence related to Architectural Design etc;
(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 and curriculum planning, development, validation, accreditation and administration of the new Bachelor degree of Architectural Studies and Master degree of Architecture programmes;
(f) undertake relevant administrative duties; and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a bachelor degree in Architectural Studies and a master’s degree in Architecture or equivalent, leading to an architect professional qualification;
(b) have a doctoral degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Urban Design or a related discipline;
(c) have knowledge of advanced technology related to Architecture and Design, including proficiency in BIM, Revit and other relevant tools;
(d) have relevant post-qualification experience, particularly in programme development and management;
(e) have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research;
(f) have an excellent proven record in research and scholarship achievement; and
(g) 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.
Consideration of applications will commence on 20 January 2025 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 18 December 2024