Head of Department of Building and Real Estate
- Employer
- THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Hong Kong
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Aug 6, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Professional Fields, Architecture
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is a government-funded
tertiary institution in Hong Kong. The University was ranked 75th
according to the QS World University Rankings 2021. 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 http://www.polyu.edu.hk.
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND REAL ESTATE
Head of Department of Building and Real Estate
(Ref. 20080410)
The Department of Building and Real Estate is one of the
constituent departments of the Faculty of Construction and
Environment. It was ranked 19th in the subject “Engineering - Civil
& Structural” and 22nd in the subject “Architecture / Built
Environment” by the QS World University Rankings by Subject
2020. The Department offers a full range of programmes
leading to the awards at both undergraduate and postgraduate
levels. It has an undergraduate student body of over 750
full-time students and over 170 part-time students, and a
postgraduate student body of over 300. The Department
currently has a total of 25 full-time academic staff, 21 technical
and administrative staff and over 100 research personnel. The
Department is committed to excellence in teaching, research and
service to the community. Please visit the website at
http://www.bre.polyu.edu.hk/
for more information about the Department.
The University is now inviting applications and nominations for the
post of Head of Department of Building and Real Estate. The
successful candidate will be appointed as Chair Professor/Professor
normally on regular terms of appointment, commensurate with his/her
qualifications and experience, and hold a concurrent headship
appointment. The headship appointment is normally for an aggregate
period of six years in two three-year terms of office. Other
suitable candidate(s), if deemed appropriate by the University, may
be appointed as Chair Professor/Professor.
Job Functions
The position calls for a visionary academic leader with
responsibilities of ensuring the smooth and successful operation
and sustainable development of the Department. Reporting
directly to the Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment,
the appointee will be required to:
(a) provide effective leadership in the
development of long-term strategies and plans of the Department, in
alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan, and provide
leadership, coaching and support to all staff members in the
Department in pursuit of the planned objectives in a high-quality
and cost-effective manner;
(b) ensure a high-quality of teaching as well as
holistic development of the students, and align the Department’s
programmes with the needs of the community;
(c) facilitate the conduct of innovative and
original research of high quality and impact, and promote and
develop genuine cross-disciplinary/departmental research with the
optimal use of research funds;
(d) provide leadership in technology development,
commercialisation and entrepreneurship initiatives to extend the
impact of research outcomes of the University to the society;
(e) provide leadership in developing a strong
network of partnership with leading institutions for opportunities
and collaboration in education, research and knowledge transfer
activities;
(f) enhance the local and international networks
of partnerships and linkages with the community, particularly the
professional, public and business sectors, so as to gain their
support for the major strategic initiatives of the
University;
(g) ensure effective internal communication that
leads to transparent decision-making, and promote the Department’s
education and other services to target customers, community leaders
and stakeholders;
(h) ensure optimal deployment of human, financial
and other resources in the Department;
(i) implement an effective mechanism to acquire
donations and other forms of sponsorship to support the
University’s pursuits and long-term development; and
(j) undertake other responsibilities and tasks as
may be assigned by the Dean of Faculty or the President’s designate
from time to time.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) academic qualifications at the doctoral level
in Building and Real Estate or a closely related field, evidence of
eminent scholarship, substantial relevant experience in a senior
academic position, and relevant professional qualifications where
appropriate;
(b) attainment of an academic rank of full
professor or above at an internationally recognised
university;
(c) a distinguished international reputation in
research and scholarship, and demonstrated leadership in any one or
more of the specialist areas of (i) Construction and Real Estate
Economics, (ii) Construction and Real Estate Law and Policy, (iii)
Construction and Real Estate Management, and (iv) Information and
Construction Technology;
(d) a strong record in attracting research
funding;
(e) a demonstrated commitment to excellence in
teaching;
(f) a global perspective, proven qualities of
academic leadership, and substantial administration / management
experience, as well as demonstrated ability of building up a strong
team of faculty members with different research and cultural
backgrounds;
(g) effective interpersonal communication and
resources management skills, and excellent adaptability to changes
and challenges;
(h) good knowledge of the higher educational
environment in the local and global context; and
(i) high standard of personal integrity.
Experience in fund-raising will be an additional advantage.
Remuneration and Conditions of Service
The 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 Chairman of the Search Committee
for recruitment of Head of Department of Building and Real Estate,
Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong
Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
or via email to hrscbre@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. Consideration of
applications will commence at the end of September 2020 until the
position is filled. Candidature may be obtained by
nominations. General information about the University is
available at http://www.polyu.edu.hk or from the
Human Resources Office [Tel: (852) 2766 5041]. 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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