Faculty Positions (All Ranks) in Department of Economics of IBSS

RESPONSIBILITIES
XJTLU is a research-led university and correspondingly, International Business School Suzhou is a research-led business school. In this context, even though the workload of faculty in IBSS is generally shared between teaching, research, and service, Professors are expected to greatly contribute to the research activity of the School. Research activities include the publication of research articles, attendance of international conferences, and applications for research funding.Research performance in the School is benchmarked on internationally recognised 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.

In addition, Professors are also expected to hold leadership roles (service) with the Department, School, or the University, using their experience and expertise to represent the Economics Department and the Business School.

In terms of teaching, all faculty within the Department are required to teach and Professors should be willing and able to teaching at all levels, including undergraduate, masters, PhD, and executive education.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES
Essential Qualifications/Experience
Successful applicants to the position of Assistant/Associate Professor are expected to have:
•A PhD degree in Economics or a related field,
•Teaching experience in higher education,
•A proven record of academic publications in good journals, or alternatively, for early-career academics, a strong pipeline of promising research.
Successful applicants to more senior professorial ranks are expected to also show:
•A significant record of high-quality academic publications,
•A number of external research grants awards,
•Experience in PhD supervision.
Desirable Qualifications/Experience
•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
•Clear career development path with annual review.
•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
•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 China:
XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.

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, Senior Associate Professor at Ye.Bai@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to HRBP of IBSS Ms. Ye Lan at Ye.Lan@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and job ID in your enquiry.