School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department: Department of China Studies
Position: Faculty Position in Chinese History
Location:
Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended
Advertisement Closing Date: 3 January 2023
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 THE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (HSS)
The
The Department of
China Studies is an integral part of the Humanities and Social Sciences School.
It is a unique composition of committed teachers and researchers that dedicate
their efforts to developing teaching programmes and high-quality research. As
the academic staff come from all over the world, the Department offers a
variety of approaches in teaching and a comprehensive research agenda. All
staff members are by default bilingual (English – Chinese), and research and
publish in their own discipline, as well as in the field of
For detailed information about the Department of China Studies, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/academic-departments/china-studies/.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Department seeks
to appoint one Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Senior
Associate Professor in China Studies. The successful appointee should be an
expert in Chinese history. He or she will be expected to deliver modules of ‘China’s
History: 1027 BCE-1927 AD’, ‘Cities in Chinese History’ or ‘Aesthetics, Art and
Design in China’; to supervise Master’s and PhD students; to contribute to the
curriculum development; to undertake research in his/her area of specialization
on both individual and group projects, and to be actively engaged in the
publication of the research; and to participate in the administration and
development of the Department of China Studies, the School of Humanities and
Social Sciences, or the University.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES
Essential Qualifications:
·Senior Associate Professor
PhD in History or related field. Ability to conduct sustained, high quality research activity. Evidence of international recognition in the research subject area. Strong organizational skills in learning and teaching, research and management. Evidence of substantive beneficial internationalization activity with measurable outcomes. Evidence of external recognition for teaching and assessment. Excellent language skills in both English and Chinese.
·Associate Professor
PhD in History or related field. Ability to conduct high quality research activity as evidenced for example by publication in international peer reviewed journals, research grant income, and supervision of doctoral students to completion. Good organizational capacity. Evidence of international recognition in the research subject area. Evidence of external recognition for teaching and assessment. Excellent language skills in both English and Chinese.
·Assistant Professor
PhD in History or related field. Good quality research activity, as evidenced for example by peer reviewed publication, grant income. Capacity of delivering high quality, effective teaching in English. Good language skills in both English and Chinese. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
·Lecturer
PhD in History or related field. Satisfactory quality research activity. Capacity of delivering good quality, effective teaching in English. Good language skills in both English and Chinese. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
Desirable Qualifications:
Distinguished academic leadership within the subject area at an international level. Considerable leadership and management experience, including the effective management and use of resources. Capacity and willingness to assume major leadership roles within the University.
·Associate Professor
Strong organizational skills in learning and teaching, research and management. Evidence of substantive beneficial internationalization activity with measurable outcomes.
·Assistant Professor
Willingness to engage in academic management. Evidence of international recognition in the research subject area.
·Lecturer
Good quality research activity, as evidenced for example by peer reviewed publication, grant income.
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 65 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.
COPENSATION & BENEFITS
SALARY: Competitive salary in the market
BENEFITS
1.Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as
·Housing allowance
·Travel allowance
·Kids’ 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 https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3045&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, Dr. Geoffrey Chun-fung Chen at Chun-fung.Chen@xjtlu.edu.cn. For general questions, please contact HR at Wenyu.Pu@xjtlu.edu.cn.