Professor / Associate Professor

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) invites applications for a senior academic role in the Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering. The appointee will provide strong academic leadership in planning, development, implementation and review of the institute’s academic programmes.

Responsibilities include research in Automation and Robotics, IIoT, Data Analytics and System Engineering, teaching and supervising students, and maintaining close links

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Automation Engineering, Robotics Engineering or related area.
• Strong teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in planning, developing, implementing and reviewing academic programmes.
• Engage in teaching, supervising student work, and delivering quality programmes.
• Lead and participate in scholarly activities including research, consultancy and industry collaboration.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Interpersonal skills

English and Chinese proficiency

Education

Doctoral degree in Automation Engineering or Robotics Engineering

Job description

DepartmentofConstruction,Environment and Engineering

Ref No.: DCEE/PROFESSORIAL(DCEE)/07/26

Major Duties

The appointee is expected to provide strong academic leadership by contributing to the planning, development, implementation and review of the academic programmes under the Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering. The appointee will also provide strong academic leadership in the formulation of learning and teaching strategies; curriculum development of programme modules for the academic programmes in the Department; and research activities in the field of Automation and Robotics, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Data Analytics and System Engineering.

The appointee will take part in teaching and supervising student work; delivering quality programmes; and leading and participating in scholarly activities, including but not limited to research, consultancy, networking, collaboration with industry and promoting the Institute and the programmes. The appointee will also be expected to maintain close contacts with industry, commerce, and other educational institutes on collaborative arrangements to promote and ensure the relevance and excellence of the programmes.

Requirements

The successful candidate should have a recognised Doctoral degree in Automation Engineering, Robotics Engineering or a related area, with relevant teaching experience at tertiary level; demonstrate achievement in research and scholarly activities, and experience in professional practice in the relevant fields. The candidate should have good interpersonal and communication skills, and possess high proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua. Proven record of linkage with industry or professional bodies would be an advantage.

Notes

• The appointee may be required to perform duties at different locations and outside Hong Kong, and to work irregular hours, shifts, and weekends, as necessary.
• The remuneration package will be competitive and commensurate with the appointee’s qualifications and experience.
• The appointee will work at the Chai Wan or Tsing Yi Campus.