Recruitment of Professor / Associate Professor in the Department of Digital Innovation and Technology in the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi)

The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) is a member institute of the Vocational Training Council (VTC), established in 2012. It is an innovative, professional and entrepreneurial organisation committed to greening and sustainability. THEi offers over 20 professional "Applied Science-Oriented" undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes across six Academic Departments: Department of Food and Health Sciences, Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering, Department of Sport and Recreation, Department of Hospitality and Business Management, Department of Design and Architecture, and Department of Digital Innovation and Technology. These programmes integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications cover industries with growth potential in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring that students can apply what they learn effectively. THEi’s undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes are accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, as well as by the relevant professional bodies where appropriate. By adopting an applied Science-Oriented teaching approach, THEi equips students with professional skills and knowledge to meet various future challenges upon graduation. THEi also collaborates closely with the industry and engage students in active learning pedagogies including a strong emphasis on project-based learning involving real-world problem-solving with and for local industries and professions.

For more information about our Institute, please visit https://www.thei.edu.hk.

The Department of Digital Innovation and Technology, THEi focuses on developing students’ professional knowledge and skills of applied science in the field of digital technology and tackling the ever-changing challenges. Through applied learning and interdisciplinary collaboration, we nurture leaders to cope with the rapid changes in the field of digital innovation.

Position: Professor / Associate Professor in the Department of Digital Innovation and Technology
https://thei.edu.hk/professor-associate-professor-ref-o-thei-ddit-professorialddit-11-25/

Major Duties:

The appointee is expected to provide strong academic leadership by contributing to the planning, development, implementation and review of the academic programmes under the Department of Digital Innovation and Technology. The appointee will also provide strong academic leadership in the formulation of learning and teaching strategies; curriculum development of programme modules for the academic programmes in the Department; and research activities in the field of Computer Science & Information Technology, particularly in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Graphics, Multimedia Technology and Game Technology.

The appointee will take part in teaching and supervising student work; delivering quality programmes; and leading and participating in scholarly activities, including but not limited to research, consultancy, networking, collaboration with industry and promoting the Institute and the programmes.  The appointee will also be expected to maintain close contacts with industry, commerce, and other educational institutes on collaborative arrangements to promote and ensure the relevance and excellence of the programmes. 

Requirements:

The successful candidate should have a recognised Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Graphics, or a related area, with relevant teaching experience at tertiary level; demonstrated achievement in research and scholarly activities, and experience in professional practice in the relevant fields. The candidate should have good interpersonal and communication skills, and possess high proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua. Proven record of linkage with industry or professional bodies would be an advantage.

Notes:

(1)A completed application form [THEi-HR-601 (Aug 2025)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to thei-jobs@thei.edu.hk. For more information and application procedures, please visit https://thei.edu.hk/professor-associate-professor-ref-o-thei-ddit-professorialddit-11-25/.

(2)The Institute will assist in the work visa application process.

Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until the post is filled.

The Institute reserves the right not to fill the post. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.