"Associate / Assistant Professor(s) in Game Design/A.I. Robotic Engineering (two vacancies)"

Associate / Assistant Professor(s) in Game Design/A.I. Robotic Engineering (two vacancies)

Institution

Hong Kong Shue Yan University

Department

Department of Applied Data Science (ADS)

Location

10 Wai Tsui Crescent, Braemar Hill, North Point, Hong Kong

Position Details

Positions: Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (Game Design); Assistant Professor (A.I. Robotic Engineering)

Areas: (1) Game Design or (2) A.I. Robotic Engineering

Commencement Date: 1 September 2026

Type: Full-time, contract-based and renewable upon mutual agreement

Description

The Department of Applied Data Science (ADS) at Hong Kong Shue Yan University invites applications for full-time Associate Professor / Assistant Professor positions, commencing on 1 September 2026, in the areas of (1) Game Design or (2) A.I. Robotic Engineering.

Primary Duties - Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (Game Design)

Teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in game design, interactive media, and related areas;

Supervise student projects and research theses;

Conduct high-quality research and scholarly activities in game design and digital entertainment;

Contribute to curriculum development and programme enhancement; and

Participate in departmental academic, administrative, and outreach activities.

Requirements - Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (Game Design)

A PhD or equivalent in Game Design, Interactive Media, Digital Entertainment, or a closely related discipline, with at least three years of post-doctoral teaching and research experience;

A strong research record, exhibition/industry project records or clear potential for scholarly achievement in game design, game development, digital entertainment, XR technologies, or related fields;

Demonstrated experience in teaching or industry practice (e.g., game development) is highly desirable;

Commitment to high-quality teaching and student development; and

A good command of both English and Chinese would be an advantage.

Primary Duties - Assistant Professor (A.I. Robotic Engineering)

Teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses related to robotics, A.I. technologies, and computer science;

Supervise student research projects and dissertations;

Engage in high-impact research in robotic engineering, computer science, AI-enabled systems, or relevant areas;

Contribute to laboratory development, curriculum design, and programme innovation; and

Participate in departmental service, community engagement, and professional activities.

Requirements - Assistant Professor (A.I. Robotic Engineering)

A PhD or equivalent in Robotics, Automation Engineering, AI Engineering, and Computer Science or a closely related discipline;

Evidence of research output or strong potential for research excellence;

Relevant teaching experience or industry background in robotic systems, control systems, automation technologies, AI applications in robotics, or related fields;

Strong commitment to academic excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student mentorship; and

A good command of both English and Chinese would be an advantage.

Teaching Assignments

The selected applicant will be assigned teaching duties in courses offered in the BSc (Hons) in Digital Solutions for Entertainment and Game Applications (BSc-DSEGA), the MSc in Game Development and Management (MSc-GDM), the BSc (Hons) in Applied Data Science (BSc-ADS) programmes, and the University’s General Education Programme. The selected applicant will also be assigned to assist in programme/course development and undertake other administrative duties as assigned by the Head.

Application Instructions

Applicants should apply by sending:

Statement of teaching and research;

A complete CV, including a list of publications;

Three representative publications (within recent 5 years);

Three reference letters; and

Application form, which can be downloaded from https://www.hksyu.edu/tc/about/career/

Applications should be addressed to:

The University Secretary,

Hong Kong Shue Yan University,

10 Wai Tsui Crescent, Braemar Hill, North Point, Hong Kong

or

E-mail: recruit_ap@hksyu.edu (for the attention of the University Secretary).

Contact Details

Email: recruit_ap@hksyu.edu (for the attention of the University Secretary)

Enquiries Email: laukw@hksyu.edu

Enquiries Contact: Prof. Kung Wong, LAU

Dates

Posting Date: Not specified

Closing Date: The posts are open until filled. Applications will receive full consideration until the positions are filled.

Additional Information

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Personal data received will be used for recruitment purposes only.

For further information about the University and the Department of Applied Data Science, please visit https://adsci.hksyu.edu/