School of Hotel and Tourism Management
Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, Event Management or Information Technology in Hospitality & Tourism
(Ref. 260904007)
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University seeks a qualified faculty member at the rank of Associate Professor or Assistant Professor to join its dynamic faculty of more than 90 members drawn from around 20 countries and regions.
The SHTM sets itself apart from other hospitality and tourism educational institutions by consistently earning a high standing in the upper echelons of international rankings. Placed No. 1 in the world in the “Hospitality and Tourism Management” category in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025 for the ninth consecutive year, ranked No. 1 globally in the “Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services” category in the University Ranking by Academic Performance in 2024/2025 for eight years in a row, rated No. 1 in the world in the “Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism” subject area by the CWUR Rankings by Subject 2017, and ranked No. 2 globally among comprehensive universities in the “Hospitality and Leisure Management” subject area in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, the SHTM is a symbol of excellence in the field, exemplifying its motto of Leading Hospitality and Tourism. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is among the world’s top 100 universities (No. 50 in QS World University Rankings 2027 and No. 80 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026).
The School currently enrols more than 1,500 students from close to 50 countries and regions around the world, offering a comprehensive range of programmes from bachelor’s and master’s degrees to professional doctoral (Doctor of Hotel and Tourism Management) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes. Through Hotel ICON (www.hotel-icon.com), the School’s groundbreaking teaching and research hotel and a vital aspect of its paradigm-shifting approach to hospitality and tourism education, the SHTM is advancing teaching, learning and research, inspiring a new generation of passionate, pioneering professionals to take their positions as leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry. Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/shtm/ for more information about the School.
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) teach and contribute to curriculum development at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels and supervise doctoral research;
(b) conduct impactful research that leads to publications in top-tier refereed journals, awards of external research grants, and meaningful societal impact;
(c) initiate, lead and participate in knowledge-transfer activities and other scholarly activities;
(d) undertake academic administration duties and departmental service; and
(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) normally a PhD degree or equivalent in Hospitality, Tourism, Business or a related discipline;
(b) demonstrated potential for excellent teaching and research excellence; and
(c) substantial industry experience related to the position.
Applicants for appointment at Associate Professor level should have substantial university teaching experience and an excellent portfolio of teaching in respective areas, and demonstrated academic leadership in hospitality and tourism through research as evidenced by publications in top rated journals, awards of research grants, scholarship and high-level consultancy in respective areas.
Preferences will be given to candidates with a track record of research and expertise in smart technology applications, AI, robotics, big data analytics and innovations/entrepreneurship as related to hospitality, tourism and/or event management.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment 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 https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf.
In addition to a highly competitive compensation package, a start-up research fund and staff development support can be provided to the qualified appointees. Appointee is paid on a monthly basis for 12 months annually.
Consideration of applications will commence on 15 September 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 4 September 2026