Professor in Construction Automation

This position is posted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Job Ref: 260901009 學系/部門：Department of Construction Management and Intelligence Category: Academic / Teaching / Clinical 截止日期：15 September 2026 Source: PolyU Careers Apply: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=260901009 ---

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The Department of Construction Management and Intelligence is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Construction and Environment. The Department offers a full range of programmes leading to the awards of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy, Master of Science and Bachelor of Science. It has an undergraduate student body of over 600 full-time students and a postgraduate student body of over 300. The Department currently has a total of 25 full-time academic staff, 20 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 https://www.polyu.edu.hk/cmi/ for more information about the Department.

The Department is looking for enthusiastic, established and suitably qualified person with a PhD degree to join the Department to take part in a number of teaching and research activities.

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) conduct research in related areas and contribute to the development of the Department’s strategic research area of Construction Automation / AI and Robotics for Construction and Construction Engineering;

(b) initiate, lead and participate in scholarly research in his/her area of expertise and be active in research leading to quality journal publications and in bidding for external research grants and projects;

(c) be responsible for developing externally-funded research programme by supervising / coaching students at bachelor / master / PhD / doctoral degree level;

(d) contribute to the success of the Department by initiating new internal and external collaborations and proactive participation;

(e) undertake teaching duties in the relevant subject areas at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;

(f) participate in programme / curriculum planning, development and administration of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;

(g) mentor and nurture the next generation of scholars and researchers;

(h) undertake relevant administrative duties; and

(i) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a PhD in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or a closely related field, with a focus on Construction Automation / AI and Robotics for Construction or related areas;

(b) have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and academic advising;

(c) have a proven record in research and scholarship achievement;

(d) possess effective classroom teaching skills and good interpersonal skills;

(e) have experience in acquiring external research funding, including national, international funding bodies and industries; and

(f) have excellent communication, organisation, leadership and strong cooperation skills, and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

Applicants are expected to possess distinguished academic credentials with internationally prominent research and teaching track record.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. An appropriate term will be provided for appointment at Professor level. 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.

Consideration of applications will commence on 15 September 2026 until the position is filled.