INFORMS Open Forum

Assistant Professor in Supply Chain and Operations Management (International Trade and Logistics) (Ref. 220907007)

The Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Business at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The Department offers a full range of degree programs in supply chain and operations management, maritime studies, and others. The Department takes a multi-disciplinary approach to establishing an area of excellence in logistics, supply chain, and operations management. It strives to be a key player in Hong Kong's pursuit to become an international logistics hub.

The Department's research portfolio lies in both academic and applied research. Professional services to industries are also provided by the academic staff in the form of consultancy in such areas as efficiency and quality improvement studies, market and operational analyses, optimization, production, purchasing, and supply chain management. The Department also runs various self-financed programs tailor-made to meet specific industry needs.

Please visit the website at http://www.lms.polyu.edu.hk for more information about the Department.

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) undertake teaching duties at various levels in the area of Supply Chain and Operations Management;

(b) supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and theses;

(c) conduct research in related areas and contribute to the development of the Department's research strengths;

(d) initiate, lead and participate in scholarly research in their areas of expertise and be active in research leading to quality journal publications and in bidding for external research grants and applied research projects;

(e) engage in program/curriculum planning, development, and administration;

(f) undertake relevant administrative duties; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a Ph.D. degree in a related discipline;

(b) knowledge of and expertise in international trade and logistics;

(c) solid experience in teaching and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research;

(d) a proven record in research and scholarships; and

(e) qualities of creativity, initiative, and leadership.

Preference will be given to those with prior business/managerial experience in related industries.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. The 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 the appointment of academic staff at the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf.

Please submit your application at https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=220907007. Consideration of applications commences on 14 September 2022 until the position is filled.
 
 


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Kai PAN, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies
Faculty of Business, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Email: kai.pan@polyu.edu.hk
https://research.polyu.edu.hk/en/persons/kai-pan
https://sites.google.com/view/kaipanuf
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