Chair Professor of Wearable Electronics
- Employer
- THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Hong Kong
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jul 28, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Engineering, Other Science & Technology
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) 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 staff strength of
around 5,300 including 1,200 academic staff. The total annual
consolidated expenditure budget of the University is in excess of
HK$7.4 billion. Committed to academic excellence, PolyU
aspires to become a leading university that excels in professional
education, world-class research and partnership for the betterment
of Hong Kong, the nation and the world. For further details about
the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk.
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION ENGINEERING /
INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND CLOTHING
Chair Professor of Wearable Electronics (Ref.
20072718)
The Department of Electronic and Information Engineering (EIE) and
the Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) jointly invite
applications or nominations for the post of Chair Professor of
Wearable Electronics.
Since its inception in 1974, EIE has enjoyed a distinguished
history of providing outstanding engineering education and
applicable research in Hong Kong. As part of our long term
strategic development, we are introducing new courses in
information security and specialism in optoelectronics in Master’s
degree. This reflects both our research objectives and
responds to the needs of employers in Hong Kong and
beyond. EIE has current strengths in ‘Artificial
Intelligence and Robotics’, ‘Future Wireless Networks and IoT’ and
‘Photonic Systems and Devices’. Leading scholars regularly
visit EIE for research collaboration and to enhance the
Department’s research profile. EIE has extensive resources to
support a wide variety of teaching activities and research
interests. Please visit the website at http://www.eie.polyu.edu.hk/ for
more information about EIE.
ITC is a leading centre for education and research in fashion and
textiles in the world. The mission of the Institute is to
serve Hong Kong, neighbouring regions and the international
community through the provision of world class educational
programmes, research, consultancy and professional services in
fashion and textiles. ITC offers a wide range of academic
programmes covering subject disciplines from fashion and textile
technology, fashion and textile design, fashion business and
digital fashion. These programmes are offered at various levels up
to Doctoral degree in full-time and part-time learning modes. In
response to the growing field of wearable technology, ITC has
launched a Research Centre for Smart Wearable Technology and is
actively developing a new MSc Programme in Fiber Science &
Wearable Technology. Currently, there are 50 full-time academics in
the above subject disciplines. ITC is also a vibrant research
department with a large number of research personnel and research
students. Please visit http://www.itc.polyu.edu.hk for
more information about the Institute.
Job Functions
The Chair Professor is expected to provide leadership in academic
activities, including research, teaching and service in both
departments. We are seeking to appoint a senior academic with
a proven track record and international research reputation in
Wearable Electronics.
The appointee will be required to:
(a) provide leadership in all aspects of academic
activities, including research, teaching and service in both
departments;
(b) provide leadership and actively engage in
promoting research collaboration, securing external research
grants, and enhancing research quality and publication
output;
(c) engage in scholarly research/high-level
consultancy;
(d) facilitate the two departments to gain and
increase visibility and international connections;
(e) teach and contribute to curriculum
development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
(f) engage in the supervision of research
students (e.g., MPhil and PhD students);
(g) contribute to academic and departmental
administration and management; and
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a doctoral degree in a related field;
(b) an international reputation in research and
scholarship;
(c) a strong record in attracting research
funding and excellence in research outputs;
(d) a demonstrated commitment to excellence in
teaching and learning;
(e) a global perspective, proven academic
leadership and demonstrated ability to foster collaboration with
faculty members with different cultural and research backgrounds in
teaching, intellectual contributions and service activities;
and
(f) ability to bring more visibility, prestige
and reputation to the University.
Remuneration and Conditions of Service
Terms of appointment and remuneration package are negotiable and
highly competitive. 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.
Application and Nomination
Applicants are invited to send a detailed curriculum vitae by post,
and direct any enquiries, to the Human Resources Office,
13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or
via email to search.chairprof-eie.itc@polyu.edu.hk,
quoting the position being applied for and the reference
number. It is optional for the applicants to include two to
three reference letters in their applications.
Recruitment will continue until the position is
filled. Candidature may be obtained by nominations.
The University reserves the right to make an appointment by
invitation or not to fill the position. General information about
the University is available at http://www.polyu.edu.hk or from the
Human Resources Office [Tel: (852) 2766 6562]. 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.
PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity
and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity,
nationality, family status, or physical or mental
disabilities.
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