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Multiple Faculty Positions at Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, Faculty of Business, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

  • 1.  Multiple Faculty Positions at Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, Faculty of Business, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    Posted 10-04-2024 13:11

    Assistant Professors in Supply Chain and Operations Management (Three Positions) and Shipping, Maritime, and Transport Studies (One Position)

    Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies

    Faculty of Business, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)

     

    About the Hong Kong Polytechnic University

     

    With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible leaders and professionals, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation.  Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in six faculties and three independent schools.

     

    About Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies

     

    The Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Business. The Department offers a full range of degree programmes 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.

     

    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, optimisation, production, purchasing, and supply chain management.

     

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

     

    Qualifications

    Applicants should have:

    (a)        a PhD degree in a related discipline;

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

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

    (d)        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. 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 https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf.

     

    Application

     

    Please submit an application through PolyU's career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic). The application link are as follows:

     

    Consideration of applications will commence on 20 September 2024 until the position is filled.

     

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    Yulan (Amanda) Wang, PhD

    Professor and Associate Head (Research)

    Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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