Department of Building and Real Estate
Assistant Professor in Economics / Technology
(Ref. 251117018)
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 over 600 full-time students and a postgraduate student body of over 300. 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 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 in relevant subject areas at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
(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 in economics / technology;
(d) initiate, lead and participate in scholarly research in his/her area(s) of expertise and be active in research leading to quality journal publications and in bidding for external research grants and projects;
(e) engage in programme / curriculum planning, development and administration;
(f) undertake relevant administrative duties; and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a PhD degree in a related area;
(b) have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research;
(c) have a proven record in research and scholarship achievements;
(d) be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills and have good interpersonal skills;
(e) have experience in acquiring external research funding, including those from national, international funding bodies and industries; and
(f) have excellent communication, organisation, leadership skills, with strong team work and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
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 1 December 2025 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 17 November 2025