School of Fashion and Textiles
Assistant Professor in Fashion Business
(Ref. 250611001)
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 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.
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 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.
Qualifications
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.
Consideration of applications will commence on 30 June 2025 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 11 June 2025