Ref.: 537396
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Data and Systems Engineering (14400)
Categories: Teaching Staff
Applications are invited for appointment as Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in the Department of Data and Systems Engineering (Ref.: 537396), to commence as soon as possible on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
The Department of Data and Systems Engineering is one of the five engineering departments in the Faculty of Engineering, offering B.Eng., M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes in all major fields of data and systems engineering. The Department has strong research programs and excellent facilities for teaching and research. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.dase.hku.hk/.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in systems engineering, data science, industrial engineering, computer science or a related field, with a strong commitment to quality teaching. They should also have good interpersonal and communication skills in written and spoken English; and should be self-motivated, highly-organized and a good team player. Priority will be given to those who demonstrate strong track record of teaching experiences and skills in experiential learning. Those with more than five years of teaching experience at the tertiary level (or in an equivalent professional setting) who demonstrate outstanding pedagogical skills and leadership in curriculum design may be considered for appointment as Senior Lecturer.
The appointee is expected to teach courses in, but not limited to, three subject clusters: (1) systems analytics including computing and programming, operations research, intelligent decision and analytics, industrial optimization; (2) cyber-physical systems including robotics and automation, IoT (Internet of Things), digital twins, cyber-physical systems, and smart industrial systems; and (3) engineering management including project management, quality management, operations management, supply chain and logistics management, and engineering economics.
The appointees will be responsible for delivering quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Duties include:
- Delivering high-quality teaching and contributing to course design for undergraduate and postgraduate courses;
- Supervising student projects;
- Driving curriculum development and actively participating in knowledge exchange activities; and
- Contributing to departmental committees and administrative duties.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary Housing benefits will be provided for appointment as Senior Lecturer as applicable.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Applicants are highly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until January 31, 2027, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
Advertised:Oct 12, 2026 (HK Time)
Applications close:Jan 31, 2027 (HK Time)