Assistant Professor in Building Safety and Resilience
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Short info about job
Company: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Department: Department of Building Services Engineering
Salary: Highly competitive remuneration package
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1323 1349639
Fax: +44-1333 5211059
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Detail information about job Assistant Professor in Building Safety and Resilience. Terms and conditions vacancy
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a government-funded tertiary institution in Hong Kong. It offers programmes at various levels including Doctorate, Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees. It has a full-time academic staff strength of around 1,400. The annual total consolidated expenditure budget of the University is in excess of HK$7.5 billion.
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING
Assistant Professor in Building Safety and Resilience
The appointee will be required to (a) undertake teaching duties at various levels; (b) supervise undergraduate/postgraduate research projects/theses; (c) conduct research in related areas and contribute to the development of the Department’s research strength; (d) initiate, lead and participate in scholarly research in his/her area of expertise and be active in research leading to quality journal publications and in bidding for research grants/projects; (e) engage in programme/curriculum planning, administration and development; (f) provide leadership in developing a programme, subject discipline or research programme, etc.; and (g) undertake relevant administrative duties.
Applicants should (a) have a doctoral degree in a related discipline; (b) have strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research; (c) be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills and have good interpersonal skills; (d) have an excellent command of English; (e) have a good record of research/scholarship; and (f) demonstrate good potential in bidding for research grants and establishing significant externally funded research programmes. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated track record and expertise in a related discipline.
The candidates should demonstrate strong potential to be internationally prominent through a track record of excellent research in the discipline of Fire Safety Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering. They should contribute to the development and delivery of degree programmes; should demonstrate the ability to teach in engineering design relevant to their technical specialization; and should have been involved in major research projects.
Please visit the website at http://www.bse.polyu.edu.hk for information about the Department.
Remuneration and Conditions of ServiceA highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/TC.htm. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.
ApplicationPlease submit application form via email to [email protected]; by fax at (852) 2764 3374; or by mail to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. If you would like to provide a separate curriculum vitae, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Application forms can be obtained via the above channels or downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. Consideration of applications will commence on 15 September 2017 until the position is filled. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.