Faculty Positions (Chair Professor / Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor)

Briefing

Building upon the opportunities presented by "Industry 4.0" and "Smart City" initiatives, this field integrates automation, robotics, advanced manufacturing, integrated circuit technology, and engineering management. It is dedicated to driving industrial intelligent upgrading and sustainable urban development.

Disciplines

1. Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering
2. Intelligent Semiconductor Manufacturing
3. Engineering Management

Major Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be expected to:

• Deliver exceptional education, both independently or collaboratively, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses;
• Achieve international recognition and demonstrate leadership in their respective fields through outstanding research;
• Contribute to administrative tasks, ensuring efficient operations and supporting the advancement of the university's mission (applicable to senior faculty);
• Proactively secure external funding for research projects, promoting technological innovation;
• Provide exemplary supervision for student projects, internships, and theses, guiding them towards academic excellence.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in the relevant field. A strong track record in independent research, teaching, student supervision, and service is highly desirable. Candidates who have recently obtained their PhD with exceptional achievements may also be considered.

For the positions of Chair Professor, Professor, and Associate Professor, applicants should:

• Demonstrate a record of world-class academic accomplishments and reputable international academic leadership;
• Possess extensive experience in teaching, student supervision, and securing research project funding;
• Demonstrate the ability to establish a distinguished research programme aligned with the University's strategic research areas;
• Commit to delivering high-quality teaching and supervision to a diverse student population at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

For the Assistant Professor position, applicants should:

• Demonstrate strong potential in research and teaching that aligns with the University's strategic research areas.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a highly competitive package, including excellent fringe benefits and research support:

• Competitive remuneration and attractive fringe benefits;
• Start-up research funding;
• Access to top-quality research equipment and support;
• Various government-sponsored talent programmes (for eligible candidates);
• Abundant local industry resources for collaborative horizontal projects.

Application Requirements

To apply for the faculty positions at CityUHK(Dongguan), please ensure that your application includes the following documents:

• A cover letter introducing yourself and expressing your motivation for joining CityUHK(Dongguan). Please highlight your qualifications, relevant experiences, and how you envision contributing to CityUHK(Dongguan) academic community;
• A comprehensive resume, which should include a full publication list showcasing your academic achievements and contributions;
• Research statement outlining your vision and goals for your future research endeavors within the University;
• Teaching statement outlining your vision and goals for your future teaching endeavors within the University;
• PDF files of three representative publications demonstrating the quality and impact of your scholarly work;
• The names and contact information of at least 3 references;
• Any additional supporting documents or evidence of your research, teaching, or leadership accomplishments that you believe will strengthen your application.

Application Review and Contact Information

Review of applications will commence promptly and continue on an ongoing basis until all positions are successfully filled. To apply, please send your application materials with the email subject line titled "Your name+Position you apply for+Field" to college@cityu-dg.edu.cn.

(e.g. Applicant's Name + Assistant Professor＋ Intelligent Manufacturing and Systems Engineering)