Job Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong
Web Address: http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/
Job Title: Research Assistant Professor
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics

Specialty Language(s): English (eng)

Other Specialties: Computing; Computer Science; NLP; Educational Technology

Description:

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. PolyU also strives to be an innovative world-class university that pursues excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer. It offers a wide range of programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. Besides being ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as QS, THE and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU is ranked among the global top 30 for seven subjects, is first in Hong Kong for three subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 26 subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/.

Department of English and Communication

Research Assistant Professor in Language and Professional Communication, specializing in Computing and Generative AI, as applied to professional workplaces such as healthcare; business and finance; media; or other industries (Ref. 250704003)

The Department is now inviting applications for the position of Research Assistant Professor. Priority will be given to applicants with a demonstrated record of research in Computing, Programming, or Natural Language Processing (NLP) as applied to English language studies and the broader domain of educational technology and professional communication. Expertise in Generative AI (GenAI) tool or app development and user experience research is required.

The appointee will be required to (a) conduct research as the main duty and actively pursue external research grants, such as General Research Fund, as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator; (b) develop GenAI tools/apps for various target academic domains and industry partnerships; (c) provide quality teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level; (d) contribute to departmental service; and (e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates.

Applicants should (a) have a PhD degree in Computing, Computer Science, Applied Linguistics and NLP, Educational Technology, or a related discipline; (b) preferably have at least two years of postdoctoral research experience; (c) have existing GenAI tool(s) or app(s) developed by the applicant that could be demonstrated to search committee members during the application process. The AI-assisted tool(s) should be aligned with research areas in the department and especially refocused for Hong Kong contexts and settings; (d) be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills; and (e) be highly proficient in written and spoken English.

Conditions of Service:
A highly competitive package including a medical benefits plan and a gratuity payable upon completion of the term which is normally for two to three years initially, with possibility of extension.

Application:
Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/rap). Consideration of applications will commence on 4 August 2025 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
Human Resources Office
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hung Hom, Kowloon
Hong Kong
Email Address for Applications: [email protected]
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=250704003
Contact Information:
Henry Fai
Email: [email protected]