Associate Professor / Assistant Professor

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science

(Post Ref.: 20/217/S)

The University is seeking to hire a full-time Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science. Candidates should demonstrate strong expertise in one or both of (1) Artificial Intelligence; (2) Data Science (focusing on big data analytics); and should have sufficient teaching and/research experience in data analytics applications in business. A strong interest in any of the following will be an advantage: (1) cross-disciplinary academic activities; (2) development of AI- or Data Science-related programmes; and (3) joint research activities with internal and external scholars.

The appointee will join the Faculty of Business (https://www.ln.edu.hk/fb/) and will be expected to teach relevant courses at all levels, work on quality research projects, apply for internal and external research grants, contribute to relevant undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and such duties as may be required. The appointee would also collaborate with the Faculty of Arts (https://www.ln.edu.hk/arts/) on AI- and/or big data-based research and teaching matters.

General Requirements

Candidates should have a PhD degree in the relevant discipline. For appointment as Associate Professor, candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience and a sound track record in research and scholarly activities. For appointment as Assistant Professor, candidates should have relevant teaching experience, a good research record and must demonstrate good potential in publishing high quality papers. 

Lingnan University is fully committed to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research. Candidates are required to provide evidence of quality teaching and information on their research records. Administrative experience in university departments would be a distinct advantage. The appointee is expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and services to the Department, the University community, and to engage actively in quality research and publication.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee.

Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may normally lead to longer-term appointment with possibility of consideration for substantiation.