"Assistant Professor in Fashion and Business"

Assistant Professor in Fashion and Business (Ref. 250611001)

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.

Preferred and Required 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.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic). Consideration of applications will commence on 25 September 2025 until the position is filled.