Position Overview
School: International Business School
Suzhou (IBSS)
Department: Department of Strategic Management and Organizations (SMO)
Position: Professor and Head in Department of SMO
Location:
Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended
ABOUT XJTLU
In 2006 Xi’an
Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the
XJTLU is entering a
new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities
for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the
concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new
Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider
With a focus on
innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of
its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to
For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS SCHOOL
International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is growing in size and influence in pursuit of its vision to be a leading international business school. The school is based on strong principles of internationalism, innovation, inspiration and integrity, which together ensure that we have a positive impact on society through our teaching, research and business engagement. In that pursuit, IBSS became the youngest business school to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in 2016, and again, the youngest School to receive EQUIS accreditation in 2018. Receiving joint accreditation of AMBA and BGA in 2020, IBSS became the world’s 103rd triple accredited business school.
The five departments of IBSS are Accounting, Economics, Finance, Intelligent Operations and Marketing, and Strategic Management and Organizations with over 150 faculty members and more than 5,500 students from over 60 different countries. IBSS delivers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA, PhD and Executive Education programmes across all major business disciplines.
The Department of SMO, which encompasses the fields of HRM, International Business, Strategy, and Leadership, is set to become an independent academic unit with the beginning of the 2020/21 academic year, as a result of splitting the original Department of Management. At present, the SMO department has a strong team of 35 academic staff and 9 PhD students, publishing in top journals, such as Human Resource Management, Management International Review, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Business Research, R&D Management, Journal of Organizational Behaviour, Journal of Vocational Behaviour, Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology and among others. Members of the department teach a large number of undergraduate students in business administration, international business with a language, and human resource management programmes as well as postgraduate students enrolled in the MSc Management or the IMBA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supporting its rapid expansion, IBSS now seeks to appoint a Head for the Strategic Management and Organizations Department to join the business school's leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior academic and established researcher to become part of a young, fast-growing, and internationally recognized institution situated in the heart of one of China’s most innovative and entrepreneurial economic areas.
IBSS offers a truly research-conducive environment, a low teaching load, and a range of research support opportunities. Research activities include the publication of research articles, the development of external grant applications, and the presentation of scholarly work at international conferences. Research performance in the School is benchmarked on internationally recognized lists of journal quality such as the Academic Journal Guide (UK) – a.k.a. the ABS list – and the ABDC list (AUS). The target levels on those lists are ABS3/ABDC-A or above.
Areas of responsibilities: (1) Strategic leadership and management; (2) Academic leadership; (3) Managing people and resources. The Head of Department is responsible for the strategic planning of the department, and is to provide leadership, academic direction and oversight to the department. He/she will oversee the quality assurance process of teaching and assessment, provide faculty development guidance and assess performance criteria as well as direct the department’s external engagement. The Head of Department also assumes budgetary responsibilities.
Desirable Qualifications/Experience
Successful applicants to the position of Full Professor are expected to have:
·A PhD degree in a related field,
·Excellent teaching record in higher education,
·A significant record of high-quality academic publications,
·A number of external research grants awards,
·Successful experience in PhD supervision.
Successful applicants to the position of Head are expected to also show:
·Administrative experience, e.g., as Programme Director, Department Head, or Associate Dean.
Desirable Qualifications/Experience
·A motivational leadership style,
·A solid wide range of managerial skills, and
·Good interpersonal and communication skills.
·Curriculum design and programme development experience,
·Engagement with professional community,
·Adaptability in working in a collegial environment
CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS
Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas. Please be advised candidates over 60 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
1. Clear career
development path with annual review.
2. Professional development trainings are provided.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
SALARY: Competitive salary in the
market
BENEFITS
1. Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as
·Housing allowance
·Travel allowance
·Education allowance
·Relocation allowance
·Etc.
2. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU
staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)
3. Paid holidays:
·Statutory Holidays (11 days)
·Annual Leave (36 days)
·Family Matters Leave
·Paid Sick Leave
·Marriage Leave
·Paternity Leave
·Parental Leave
·Etc.
4. Working visa and residence permit in
XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application on our university website. the apply link is https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=2029&company=xjtlu. Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of:
·A cover letter
·A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
·Contact Details for Three References
For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email Head of Department, Professor at Xiaobo.Xu@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to the HRBP at Yi.Lu02@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and job ID in your enquiry.