INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND CLOTHING 

Assistant Professor in Fashion Business (two posts) (Ref. 20060405) 

The Institute of Textiles and Clothing is a constituent unit of the Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles, the pioneer of tertiary education in textiles and clothing in Hong Kong, and the leading centre for education and research in the textile and clothing field in the region. The mission of the Institute is to serve the Hong Kong community through the provision of quality educational programmes, research, consultancy and professional services in fashion and textiles. The activities are anticipated to extend to neighbouring regions and the international arena. The Institute is home to a wide range of academic programmes covering subject disciplines from fashion and textile technology, fashion and textile design, fashion and textile marketing and merchandising, to fashion retailing and distribution. These programmes are offered at various levels up to Doctoral degree in full-time and part-time learning modes. Currently, there are 50 full-time academics in the above subject disciplines. The Institute is also a vibrant research department with a large number of research personnel and research students. Please visit http://www.itc.polyu.edu.hk for more information about the Institute. 

Duties 

The appointees will be required to: 

(a) teach and contribute to curriculum development at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level(s) and supervise research students in the area of fashion marketing and management or related areas; 

(b) initiate, lead and participate in research, consultancy and other scholarly activities leading to publications in top-tier refereed journals and/or awards of research grants; 

(c) lead and/or contribute to academic and departmental committees; and 

(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Institute or his delegates. 

Qualifications 

Applicants should have: 

(a) a PhD degree in Fashion Marketing and Management or related disciplines; 

(b) relevant post-qualification research experience (as supported by evidence of research projects and outputs), and relevant teaching experience; 

(c) sound knowledge of university teaching and/or research experience in areas such as digital marketing and data analytics, strategic management, quality management, brand management and consumer understanding, retail buying and merchandising; experience in fashion business at international level will have an advantage;

(d) solid research and publication record in high quality scholarly journals or strong potential to publish in top-tier refereed journals as well as good potential in bidding for research grants and establishing significant externally funded research programmes; 

(e) strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research and professional service; and 

(f) excellent communication skills and the ability to use English as the medium of instruction. 

Preference will be given to those who have strong research orientation and a good teaching record.  

Remuneration and Conditions of Service 

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Appointment will only be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.  

Application 

Please send a completed application form by post to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or by clicking 立即申請 . Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. If a separate curriculum vitae is to be provided, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Consideration of applications will commence in the end of June 2020 until the positions are filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php. 

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.