Professor and Head of Department of Data and Systems Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong invites applications for appointment as Professor and Head of Department of Data and Systems Engineering (Ref.: 534532), to commence as soon as possible. The appointment as Head of Department will be made for an initial term of three years, renewable subject to mutual agreement.

The Role

Reporting to the Dean of Engineering, the Head of DASE will provide strategic, intellectual, and visionary leadership to grow the Department’s research and educational missions, lead the expansion of the Department professoriate and shape the Department’s future, and contribute to the broader advancement of the Faculty of Engineering.

Qualifications and Attributes

Applicants should have:

• A PhD in a relevant field and academic stature appropriate for appointment as Professor or Chair Professor at HKU;
• Distinguished academic credentials, with internationally acclaimed research achievements and scholarly leadership in areas related to the Department’s strengths;
• A proven track record of academic leadership, preferably including prior administrative and management experience;
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching, student learning, and mentoring, including the development of early-career faculty and researchers;
• Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and unite faculty, staff, and students around a shared vision;
• Ability to build strategic partnerships with industry, government, and international academic institutions, and to contribute to resource development and institutional advancement.

Terms and Benefits

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

Application

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. To ensure full consideration, applicants should apply online and upload: (1) an up-to-date CV with publication list, (2) a letter of interest outlining their experience and vision for research and academic leadership, (3) an outline of their strategic vision as the Head of DASE if appointed. Review of applications will start on August 1, 2026 and continue until the post is filled.

Advertised: May 1, 2026 (HK Time)
Applications close: Jul 31, 2026 (HK Time)