Associate Professor / Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 in Design at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Associate Professor / Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 in Design at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) invites applications for the positions of Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in the School of Design. Ranked among the world's leading design schools, PolyU seeks outstanding educators and researchers to contribute to its globally recognized design education and research ecosystem.

Position Details

• Posts:

  • Associate Professor

  • Assistant Professor

• School: School of Design

• Institution: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

• Reference Number: 260601004

About the School

The PolyU School of Design is an internationally renowned, transdisciplinary design school consistently ranked among the Top 25 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject – Art & Design. The School promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and industry engagement while fostering design excellence across Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the global community.

Its research and teaching span diverse areas, including:

• Product Design

• Interaction Design

• Information Design

• Advertising Design

• Media Design

• Interior Design

• Environmental Design

• Social Design

• Service Design

• Transitional Environments Design

• Innovative Business Design

• Intelligent Systems Design

• Smart Service Design

• Innovative Multimedia Entertainment

Key Responsibilities

The selected faculty members will:

• Deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

• Conduct internationally recognized research and publish in leading journals.

• Supervise postgraduate and doctoral students.

• Develop innovative curricula and interdisciplinary learning experiences.

• Collaborate with industry, government, and academic partners.

• Contribute to consultancy, applied research, and knowledge transfer initiatives.

• Support the School's strategic vision in design innovation and global engagement.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should possess:

• A Ph.D. in Design or a closely related discipline.

• A strong record of teaching, research, and scholarly publications.

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more relevant design disciplines.

• Industry experience is highly desirable.

• Strong commitment to interdisciplinary education and collaborative research.

Why Join PolyU?

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to:

• Join one of the world's leading design schools.

• Work in a state-of-the-art campus featuring the iconic Zaha Hadid-designed School of Design building.

• Collaborate with internationally recognized scholars, researchers, and industry partners.

• Contribute to impactful research, innovation, and design consultancy projects.

• Engage with the dynamic innovation ecosystem of Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the Greater Bay Area.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official recruitment portal of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), following the instructions provided in the official vacancy announcement.

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