Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.
Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.
Applications are now invited for the following posts:
Assistant Professor
Division of Industrial Data Science
(Post Ref.: 26/265)
The Division is looking for experienced Assistant Professors who will (1) teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in related disciplines; (2) conduct high-quality research in cutting-edge areas such as Industrial AI and Data Intelligence, Embodied AI and Robotics, Autonomous and Multi-Agent Systems, Edge Intelligence, Intelligent Sensing and Control, Smart Healthcare, Mobile Computing, Smart Manufacturing, Transportation and Infrastructure; (3) secure external competitive research funding; (4) undertake research, programme/curriculum development and administration; (5) provide mentorship to junior faculty leading to teaching, research and service excellence; (6) undertake academic and departmental administrative duties; and (7) perform any other duties as assigned by the Person in Charge of the Division or the School.
General Requirements
Candidates should have (i) a doctoral degree or equivalent qualification in relevant fields; (ii) a strong publication record and citation impact; (iii) experience in external funding applications; (iv) demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including curriculum development and student mentorship; (v) ability to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations within the institution and build partnerships with industry and academic networks globally; and (vi) excellent communication skills with good command of English.
Appointment
The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The 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 appointments with possibility of consideration for substantiation.
Application Procedure (online application only)
Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the posts are filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, or to fill the posts by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Lingnan University is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Moreover, the anti-discrimination laws in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (namely Sex Discrimination Ordinance, Disability Discrimination Ordinance, Family Status Discrimination Ordinance and Race Discrimination Ordinance) forbid discrimination and victimization in employment on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, family status, race and the like. It is unlawful to decide against a candidate on the aforesaid grounds.
Enquiries: recruit@LN.edu.hk
