Associate Professor – Supply Chain & Operations Management

About the role

The Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is seeking an Associate Professor to lead teaching and research in Supply Chain and Operations Management. The successful candidate will join a globally‑ranked institution that aims to nurture socially responsible professionals and drive impactful research.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in supply chain and operations management.
• Supervise student research projects, theses and dissertations.
• Conduct high‑quality research and publish in reputable journals.
• Develop and lead research programmes, applying for external grants and collaborative projects.
• Engage with industry partners through consultancy, applied research and curriculum development.

Required profile

• PhD or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly publications in top‑tier journals.
• Experience in securing research funding and managing research projects.
• Proven teaching effectiveness at the university level.
• Ability to collaborate with industry and contribute to departmental growth.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work at a top‑100 global university with strong research support.
• Access to interdisciplinary collaborations within the Faculty of Business.
• Engagement with Hong Kong’s emerging logistics hub and industry partners.