Associate Professor in Supply Chain and Operations Management
Join a leading logistics-focused department at a top 100 global university to shape supply chain education and research in Hong Kong’s international logistics hub.
Best for:Best for established researchers with a PhD in business, operations, or related fields, strong teaching experience, and a proven track record in supply chain research and industry collaboration.
Overview
The Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University seeks an Associate Professor in Supply Chain and Operations Management. This role involves teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising research projects, and advancing the department’s research strengths in logistics, supply chain optimization, and applied operations. The successful candidate will lead scholarly research, publish in high-quality journals, secure external grants, and contribute to curriculum development. The position emphasizes both academic excellence and industry engagement, aligning with Hong Kong’s goal of becoming a global logistics leader. The university values diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to societal impact through applied research and innovation.
What you'll do
- Teach supply chain and operations management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Supervise research projects and theses for students
- Conduct and lead research in supply chain and operations management, contributing to the department’s research portfolio
- Publish high-quality journal articles and secure external research grants
- Develop and administer academic programmes and curricula
- Engage in administrative duties as assigned by the department head
- Collaborate with industry on consultancy projects in efficiency, quality improvement, and operational analyses
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a related discipline (e.g., Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field)
Language: Proficiency in English (required for teaching and research); no specific test scores mentioned
Instruction: English
Publications: Proven record in research and scholarships (e.g., publications in quality journals)
- Substantial post-qualification experience in teaching and research
- Proven record of research publications in high-quality academic journals
- Experience in securing external research grants
- Strong commitment to excellence in both teaching and research
- Leadership and initiative in academic and research endeavors
- Experience in curriculum development and academic administration
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
- No age or prior experience caps specified
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-25 · open until filled
Submit an application through PolyU’s career website. Applications will be considered from 1 September 2026 until the position is filled. Ensure all required documents are included in the application.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement or publication record
- Transcripts and degree certificates
- Letters of recommendation
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