Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is the government-funded tertiary institution in Hong Kong. It offers programmes at various levels including Doctorate, Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees. It has a full-time academic staff strength of around 1,200. The total consolidated expenditure budget of the University is in excess of HK$5 billion (US$1 =HK$7.8 approximately) per year. Committed to academic excellence in a professional context, PolyU aspires to become a world-class university with an emphasis on the application value of its programmes and research. Its vision is to become a leading university that excels in professional education, applied research and partnership for the betterment of Hong Kong, the nation and the world.

The University is now inviting applications or nominations for the following post:

Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment (Ref. 12091105)

The successful candidate will be appointed as Chair Professor/Professor, commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience, and hold a concurrent deanship appointment. The deanship appointment is normally for an aggregate period of six years in two three-year terms of office. Post specification of the above position can be obtained from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/deans&heads.htm.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service

Terms of appointment and remuneration package are negotiable and highly competitive.

Application

Applicants are invited to send detailed curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of three referees and direct any enquiries to the Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong [Fax: (852) 2764 3374; E-mail: hrscfce@polyu.edu.hk], quoting the position being applied for and the reference number. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Initial consideration of applications will commence on 31 December 2012. Candidature may be obtained by nomination. The University reserves the right not to fill the position or to make an appointment by invitation. General information about the University and the Faculty of Construction and Environment is available on the University’s Homepage http://www.polyu.edu.hkand http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fce/ respectively, or from the Human Resources Office [Tel: (852) 2766 5296]. The University Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found athttp://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/jobpics.htm.

To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind