Chair Professor / Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Architecture (Ref. 2[...]

Urban Design Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking academics for various levels in their new Department of Architecture. Responsibilities include teaching, supervising research, and leading scholarly projects. Applicants must hold advanced degrees in Architecture and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. This role offers a highly competitive remuneration package, with initial appointments at Assistant Professor level on fixed-term contracts.

Qualifications

• Substantial years of relevant post-qualification experience, especially in programme development.
• Outstanding record of global leadership and research achievement for Chair Professor applicants.
• Substantial academic and research achievements for Professor or Associate Professor levels.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching duties at various levels.
• Engage in programme and curriculum planning for architecture-related programmes.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.

Skills

Knowledge of advanced technology related to Architecture and Design

Proficiency in BIM and Revit

Effective classroom teaching skills

Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research

Education

Bachelor degree in Architectural Studies

Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent

PhD in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Urban Planning, or Landscape Design

Job description

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is inviting outstanding scholars to join our newly established Department of Architecture (ARCH) as Chair Professors, Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors.

About PolyU

With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world‑class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible leaders and professionals, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world‑class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the Universitys motto : To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind.

About Department of Architecture

PolyU is going to establish the Department of Architecture under the Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE) with effect from 1 July 2026. FCE is globally renowned for its excellence in Architecture & Built Environment and Civil & Structural Engineering, both ranked 17th worldwide by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS Subject Ranking) in 2025. As a new dynamic hub for architectural innovation, the Department aims to consolidate FCEs academic strengths, drive innovative education and research, attract global talent, and elevate both the Facultys and PolyUs international standing in architecture and advanced technologies.

Priority research areas

• Architecture Technology and Engineering
• Urban Planning and Design
• Landscape Architecture
• Heritage Conservation / Architectural Heritage

To boost the leadership and impact of PolyUs research work in areas of significant societal needs and strategic importance, the Strategic Hiring Scheme is introduced to recruit faculty members at all levels and outstanding scholars will have the chance to join the University under the Strategic Hiring Scheme. Appointees recruited under the Strategic Hiring Scheme should have conducted / led world‑leading research that is commensurate with the stage of their academic career. Appointees under the Strategic Hiring Scheme will be offered a start‑up grant of not less than HK$3 million to support research activities (including the admission of PhD students, purchasing of equipment, and hiring of research staff) in the initial three years.

For more information about PolyU, FCE and its constituent academic units, please visit PolyUs website at .

Duties

The appointees will be required to :

• (a) undertake teaching duties at various levels in the above architecture related areas;
• (b) engage in programme and curriculum planning, development, validation, accreditation and administration of architecture‑related programmes;
• (c) supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and theses;
• (d) initiate and lead scholarly research projects in their areas of expertise, actively pursue quality journal publications, and seek external research grants to enhance the Department’s research strengths;
• (e) undertake relevant administrative duties; and
• (f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Dean and the Head of Unit or his / her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should :

• (a) have a bachelor degree in Architectural Studies and a masters degree in Architecture or equivalent, leading to an architect professional qualification;
• (b) have a PhD degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Urban Planning, Landscape Design or a related discipline;
• (c) have knowledge of advanced technology related to Architecture and Design, including proficiency in BIM, Revit and other relevant tools;
• (d) have substantial years of relevant post‑qualification experience, in particular programme development and management;
• (e) have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research;
• (f) have an excellent proven record in research and scholarship achievement;
• (g) be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills and have good interpersonal skills.

Applicants for appointment at Chair Professor level should have an outstanding record of global leadership and research achievement in the community, in addition to substantial years of relevant post‑qualification experience.

Applicants for appointment at Professor or Associate Professor level should have a substantial number of years of experience and an excellent record of relevant academic and / or research achievement in the specified field. Applicants with less experience will be considered for appointment at the level of Assistant Professor.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment for Assistant Professor will be on a fixed‑term gratuity‑bearing contract. Re‑engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. An appropriate term will be provided for appointment at Associate Professor / Professor / Chair Professor levels. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at .

Application

Please submit an application through PolyUs career website (). Consideration of applications will commence on 1 December 2025 until the positions are filled. The Universitys Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at .

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the Universitys Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion, please visit our website at .