Professor in Learning Enhancement and Learning Science

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Provide strategic leadership to the university regarding enhancing students’ learning experience, and to AoFE and LIFE in programme and projects development for supporting and guiding high impact learning;
•Design and deliver teaching and learning projects and activities of lifelong learning education, including credit and non-credit modules at both UG and PG levels as well as optional programmes for XJTLU students and the wider community of learners;
•Advise on the designing and development of projects and activities of LIFE from the perspective of learning enhancement;
•Communicate and collaborate with colleagues and units at XJTLU and external partners for the development and delivery of lifelong learning education at different levels;
•Supervise PhD students and Master’s students from the programmes of Academy of Future Education;
•Conduct academic research in education, especially lifelong learning education;

QUALIFICATIONS:
•Doctoral degree in fields related to learning enhancement and learning science;
•Professional and rich experience of leading and supporting the enhancement of students’ learning at the higher education level;
•Strong academic record and background in research of learning enhancement;
•Rich experience of designing and delivering projects and activities of learning enhancement
•Rich experience of teaching at the university level with positive feedback from students and other stakeholders;
•Passion for working with the students by offering guidance and advice on the development of their capacity of lifelong learning;
•Workload expectation: 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service

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 Lave
•Paid Sick Leave
•Marriage Lave
•Paternity Leave
•Parental leave
•Etc.

4.Working visa and residence permit in China:
5.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 LIFE, Dr Juming Shen juming.shen@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR at juan.chen@xjtlu.edu.cn.