THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INTELLIGENCE

Head of Department of Construction Management and Intelligence (Ref. 260617002-IE)

The University is now inviting applications and nominations for the post of Head of Department of Construction Management and Intelligence. The successful candidate will be appointed Chair Professor/Professor normally on regular terms of appointment (equivalent to tenured professorship), commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience, and will hold a concurrent headship appointment. The concurrent headship appointment is normally for an aggregate period of six years in two three-year terms of office.

Job Functions

The position calls for a visionary academic leader with responsibilities of ensuring the smooth and successful operation and sustainable development of the Department.

Qualifications

Applicants should have academic qualifications at the doctoral level in closely related disciplines, evidence of eminent scholarship and substantial relevant experience in a senior academic position, and relevant professional qualifications where appropriate; attainment of an academic rank of full professor or above at an internationally recognised university; a distinguished international reputation in research and scholarship; a strong record in attracting competitive or/and interdisciplinary research funding; a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching; and other listed criteria.

Conditions of Service

Terms of appointment and remuneration package are negotiable and highly competitive.

Application and Nomination

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website. Consideration of applications and nominations will commence on 31 July 2026 until the position is filled.