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

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.

For the Position: Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (Game Design) Primary Duties 1. Teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in game design, interactive media, and related areas; 2. Supervise student projects and research theses; 3. Conduct high-quality research and scholarly activities in game design and digital entertainment; 4. Contribute to curriculum development and programme enhancement; and 5. Participate in departmental academic, administrative, and outreach activities.

Requirements 1. 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; 2. 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; 3. Demonstrated experience in teaching or industry practice (e.g., game development) is highly desirable; 4. Commitment to high-quality teaching and student development; and 5. A good command of both English and Chinese would be an advantage.

For the Position: Assistant Professor (A.I. Robotic Engineering) Primary Duties 1. Teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses related to robotics, A.I. technologies, and computer science; 2. Supervise student research projects and dissertations; 3. Engage in high-impact research in robotic engineering, computer science, AI-enabled systems, or relevant areas; 4. Contribute to laboratory development, curriculum design, and programme innovation; and 5. Participate in departmental service, community engagement, and professional activities.

Requirements 1. A PhD or equivalent in Robotics, Automation Engineering, AI Engineering, and Computer Science or a closely related discipline; 2. Evidence of research output or strong potential for research excellence; 3. Relevant teaching experience or industry background in robotic systems, control systems, automation technologies, AI applications in robotics, or related fields; 4. Strong commitment to academic excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student mentorship; and 5. A good command of both English and Chinese would be an advantage.

Application Details and Procedure 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. The appointment is contract-based and renewable upon mutual agreement. Applicants should apply by sending: 

1. Statement of teaching and research; 2. A complete CV, including a list of publications; 3. Three representative publications (within recent 5 years); 4. Three reference letters; and 5. 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).

For further information about the University and the Department of Applied Data Science, please visit https://adsci.hksyu.edu/; for enquiries, please send an email to Prof. Kung Wong, LAU at laukw@hksyu.edu.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Personal data received will be used for recruitment purposes only. Applications will receive full consideration until the positions are filled. Deadline: The posts are open until filled. 

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

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.

For the Position: Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (Game Design) Primary Duties 1. Teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in game design, interactive media, and related areas; 2. Supervise student projects and research theses; 3. Conduct high-quality research and scholarly activities in game design and digital entertainment; 4. Contribute to curriculum development and programme enhancement; and 5. Participate in departmental academic, administrative, and outreach activities.

Requirements 1. 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; 2. 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; 3. Demonstrated experience in teaching or industry practice (e.g., game development) is highly desirable; 4. Commitment to high-quality teaching and student development; and 5. A good command of both English and Chinese would be an advantage.

For the Position: Assistant Professor (A.I. Robotic Engineering) Primary Duties 1. Teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses related to robotics, A.I. technologies, and computer science; 2. Supervise student research projects and dissertations; 3. Engage in high-impact research in robotic engineering, computer science, AI-enabled systems, or relevant areas; 4. Contribute to laboratory development, curriculum design, and programme innovation; and 5. Participate in departmental service, community engagement, and professional activities.

Requirements 1. A PhD or equivalent in Robotics, Automation Engineering, AI Engineering, and Computer Science or a closely related discipline; 2. Evidence of research output or strong potential for research excellence; 3. Relevant teaching experience or industry background in robotic systems, control systems, automation technologies, AI applications in robotics, or related fields; 4. Strong commitment to academic excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student mentorship; and 5. A good command of both English and Chinese would be an advantage.

Application Details and Procedure 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. The appointment is contract-based and renewable upon mutual agreement. Applicants should apply by sending: 

1. Statement of teaching and research; 2. A complete CV, including a list of publications; 3. Three representative publications (within recent 5 years); 4. Three reference letters; and 5. 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).

For further information about the University and the Department of Applied Data Science, please visit https://adsci.hksyu.edu/; for enquiries, please send an email to Prof. Kung Wong, LAU at laukw@hksyu.edu.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Personal data received will be used for recruitment purposes only. Applications will receive full consideration until the positions are filled. Deadline: The posts are open until filled.