Professor in Construction Automation
Join a leading department to advance research and teaching in construction automation, AI, and robotics.
Best for:Established scholars in construction engineering with a strong focus on AI, robotics, and automation.
Overview
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is seeking an established academic to join the Department of Construction Management and Intelligence as a Professor. The successful candidate will lead high-impact research in construction automation, AI, and robotics while contributing to the department's strategic goals. Responsibilities include securing external research funding, supervising students across various degree levels, and delivering high-quality instruction. The role requires a distinguished scholar with a proven track record in both research and teaching excellence. This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of construction engineering within a top-ranked global institution.
What you'll do
- Conduct and lead scholarly research in construction automation, AI, and robotics.
- Secure external research grants and manage funded research projects.
- Supervise and mentor students at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels.
- Deliver high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Participate in curriculum planning, development, and departmental administration.
- Initiate and maintain internal and external academic and industry collaborations.
- Nurture the next generation of researchers and scholars.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related field.
Language: Excellent command of English.
Instruction: English
Publications: Internationally prominent research track record with quality journal publications.
- Proven record of research and scholarship achievement.
- Demonstrated experience in acquiring external research funding.
- Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and academic advising.
- Effective classroom teaching and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Must hold a PhD in a relevant field.
- Must possess distinguished academic credentials.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-02-02 · open until filled
Applications must be submitted through the official PolyU career website. Consideration of applications begins on 15 September 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
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