Assistant Professor in Supply Chain and Operations Management
Join a leading Hong Kong university to shape supply chain education, research, and industry consultancy in logistics and operations.
Best for:Best for scholars with a PhD in operations research, supply chain management, or related fields, seeking to bridge academic research and industry consultancy in logistics and operations.
Overview
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University seeks an Assistant Professor in Supply Chain and Operations Management to contribute to teaching, research, and industry engagement within the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies. This role involves developing curriculum, supervising student research, leading scholarly research, and collaborating on applied projects. The successful candidate will advance the department’s focus on logistics excellence and support Hong Kong’s position as an international logistics hub. The position emphasizes both academic rigor and practical industry applications, with a preference for candidates with managerial experience.
What you'll do
- Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in supply chain and operations management.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and theses.
- Conduct independent research to advance the department’s strengths in logistics and operations.
- Lead and participate in scholarly research projects, aiming for high-impact journal publications.
- Bid for external research grants and applied research projects to secure funding.
- Engage in curriculum planning, development, and administration for academic programs.
- Provide consultancy services to industries in areas such as efficiency improvement, market analysis, and operational optimization.
- Perform administrative duties as assigned by the department head.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a related discipline (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Business Administration, or equivalent).
Language: English proficiency at a level suitable for academic teaching and research.
Instruction: English
Publications: Proven record of research and scholarships, including quality journal publications.
- Proven record of excellence in teaching at academic levels.
- Strong commitment to both teaching and research.
- Experience in conducting scholarly research and publishing in top-tier journals.
- Ability to lead and collaborate on research projects.
- Experience in bidding for external research grants.
- Experience in providing industry consultancy services.
- No explicit eligibility restrictions mentioned beyond the PhD requirement.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-25 · open until filled
Submit your application through the PolyU career website. Ensure your application includes all required documents and aligns with the outlined responsibilities and qualifications. The university will review applications starting from 1 September 2026 until the position is filled.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement or proposal
- Publication list or academic portfolio
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