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China, Suzhou

School: International Business School Suzhou (IBSS)

Department: Department of Intelligent Operations and Marketing (IOM)

Position: Full Professor in Project Management, Intelligent Operations, Information Management, and Marketing

Location: Suzhou Campus

Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.

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 Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model.

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 China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east.

For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL SUZHOU (IBSS)

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 IOM, which encompasses the fields of Operations Management, Information Management, Marketing, and Project Management, 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 IOM department has a strong team of 40 academic staff, publishing in top journals, such as Production and Operations Management (UTD), Journal of Operations Management (UTD), MIS Quarterly (UTD), Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science (ABS 4*), British Journal of Management (ABS 4), European Journal of Operational Research (ABS 4), Journal of Service Research (ABS 4),  International Journal of Information Management (ABDC A*), International Journal of Production Economics (ABDC A*), Decision Support Systems (ABDC A*) and among others. Members of the department teach a large number of undergraduate students in marketing, business administration, and information management and information system programmes as well as postgraduate students enrolled in the MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management, MSc Project Management, as well as MSc Management or the IMBA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Applications are invited for Operations and Supply Chain Management, Information Management, Marketing, and Project Management at IBSS of XJTLU. XJTLU is a research-led university. In this context, even though the workload of faculty in IBSS is generally shared between teaching, research, and service, early-career faculty members are expected to spend the majority of their time on research, followed by teaching, then service. 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 recognized lists of journal quality such as the Academic Journal Guide (UK) – a.k.a. the ABS list – and the ABDC list (Australia). The target levels on those lists are ABS3/ABDC-A or above.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver lectures and tutorials across all years of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes; to supervise undergraduate, master’s and potentially doctoral dissertations.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES

Essential Qualifications/Experience

Successful applicants to the position of Full Professor are expected to also show:


	Excellent teaching record,
	A significant record of high-quality academic publications,
	A number of external research grants awards,
	Successful experience in PhD supervision.


Desirable Qualifications/Experience

Successful applicants to the position should preferably possess the following attributes:


	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 65 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.


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SALARY: Competitive salary in the market

BENEFITS:


	Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as 
	
		Housing allowance
		Travel allowance
		Education allowance
		Relocation allowance
		Etc.
	
	
	Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)
	Paid holidays: 
	
		Statutory Holidays (11 days)
		Annual Leave (36 days)
		Family Matters Leave
		Paid Sick Leave
		Marriage Leave
		Paternity Leave
		Parental Leave
		Etc.
	
	
	Working visa and residence permit in China: 
	
		XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.
	
	


To Apply

Please submit your application on our university website, https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=2960&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 Xiaobo Xu at Xiaobo.Xu@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.


Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

School: School of Mathematics and Physics
Department: Department of Foundational Mathematics
Position: Faculty [Open Rank]
Location: Suzhou, China
Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.

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 Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model.

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 China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east.

For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.

ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF FOUNDATIONAL MATHEMATICS

The Department of Foundational Mathematics is responsible for the delivery of mathematics teaching to Year 1 students. The Department has formed a highly professional team of teaching staff which consists of well-trained PhD’s from Western and Chinese first-rate universities, and some renowned senior professors with rich teaching experience. The Department of Foundational Mathematics invites strong applications for these positions to begin as soon as possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for future colleagues who can


	Deliver lectures of Calculus, Linear Algebra, Statistics and mathematical modelling in English to UG Year 1 students.
	Undertake appropriate research, including scientific research in mathematical sciences and pedagogical research in the teaching of university mathematics.
	Provide administrative service to the department and university committees.


QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Preference will be given to applicants who have shown outstanding promise in research and teaching. It is important to note that a successful applicant must be able to teach in English as XJTLU’s working and instructional language is English.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: 


	A PhD degree in mathematics or a closely aligned discipline is required. 
	Ideally few years of teaching/research experience at a university or equivalent after completion of PhD degree.
	Publications record in an area of expertise.
	Good communication skills and strong team player.
	High sense of responsibility.
	Fluency in English.


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: 


	Strong knowledge/experience in international higher education.


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


	Clear career development path with annual review.
	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
	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 China: 


	XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.


HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application on our university website

https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=2989&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. Rui Zhang at rui.zhang02@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR at Mingwei.Sun@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and job ID (2989) in your enquiry.


Competitive salary, including 17% Superannuation

Australia, Bundoora


	Full-time, Fixed term position until 31 December 2026
	Campus independent - Can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora),Victorian regional campuses or Sydney Campus. 
	Competitive salary, including 17% Superannuation


About the position

The School of Education has a long and distinctive history of progressive and socially engaged teaching and research in education. The School provides for the professional preparation of teachers and educators in early childhood, primary, secondary, community, outdoor and higher education.

This position is responsible for the provision of high-level administrative support for the partnership portfolios, including the Nexus program. The role involves initiating, executing and completing various projects and activities that  support the implementation of the School of Education’s strategic and business plans. This position will offer executive support to the Associate Dean Partnerships, assisting with a range of administrative activities needed to achieve objectives within their portfolio.

The position holder may be required to undertake travel to other La Trobe University campuses.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have


	An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
	Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in small teams.
	Demonstrated organisation and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage several different projects concurrently.
	Demonstrated high level of self-motivation and personal management skills.
	Proven ability to focus on objectives rather than procedures and precedents.
	Demonstrated ability to form a detailed knowledge of academic and administrative policies and the interrelationships between a range of policies and activities.
	Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve stated outcomes.


Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:

https://f.io/KDo0ceng

Benefits:


	17% employer contributed superannuation
	On site child care facilities
	Flexible work arrangements
	Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses


How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm on Wednesday 27th November 2024.

Position Enquiries: Professor Miriam Tanti, Associate Dean, Academic Partnerships, E. m.tanti@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Jacqueline Lava, Talent Acquisition Consultant, E. j.lava@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

PD - Project Officer, Partnerships.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:


	Cover letter;
	An up to date resume


Please scroll down to apply.

We’d love to stay connected! If you would like to find out more about this School, please follow us on LinkedIn:

School of Education: https://www.linkedin.com/company/76215971

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.




La Trobe University

School: School of Mathematics and Physics

Department: Department of Pure Mathematics

Position: Head

Location: Suzhou, China

Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.

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 Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model.

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 China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east.

For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.

ABOUT SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS

Consisting of five departments including the Department of Foundational Mathematics, the Department of Applied Mathematics, the Department of Pure Mathematics, the Department of Physics, and the Department of Financial and Actuarial Mathematics, and aims to develop cutting-edge solutions to challenging problems through world-class research and innovation, the School of Mathematics and Physics is a research-led academic unit. It is the home of 100+ academic staff, 2500+ Undergraduate mathematics student, 200+Master’s students and 60+ Ph.D. students by 2022.

The Department of Pure Mathematics is committed to excellence in research and teaching at XJTLU. The department delivers modules for multiple programmes, including Applied Mathematics programme and financial mathematics programme, which are of a more abstract nature. The department is proud of its high-quality teaching and, as a diverse international team, constantly strives to give the best learning experience to the students. The department staff are internationally recognised for their high-quality research output in a number of pure mathematical disciplines such as algebra, combinatorics, dynamical systems, geometry, number theory, and topology.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the dean of the School of Mathematics and Physics, the Head of Department of Pure Mathematics will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operations of the department, as well as managing the department's staff and resources. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pure mathematics fields, as well as experience managing teams and developing effective strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership


	To ensure the vision for the school is clearly articulated, shared, understood, and acted upon effectively by department members.
	To lead the departmental strategic planning process to ensure the department is well-resourced. The Departmental Strategy is the fundamental guideline for the operation and development of the department. The University has a system of rolling three-year plans to identify annual operational objectives and resource planning.
	To work with the Dean and Deputy Deans for Learning and Teaching of their School to ensure that teaching programmes maximise the market opportunity for presenting their discipline or field of study.
	To ensure that the content of modules is up to date; and that new advances in teaching technology and academic discussions are accommodated, constantly reflecting on one’s lessons and amending schemes of learning, lesson plans and teaching/learning materials.
	To oversee the department's research directions and performance – collectively and individually.
	To oversee the development of the Department’s external engagement. Such outreach activities aim to help the department integrate into the University and appeal to the broader community. Outreach includes areas such as engagement with other departments within the University and external organisations.


Administration


	Be responsible for the organization and administration of the department.
	Be responsible to the University for implementing all its academic and operational policies, rules, and regulations. Of particular importance in this regard is the conduct of examinations and marking and moderation regimes; implementation of the staff attendance and absence policy; observance of the staff code of conduct; observance of quality assurance processes and procedures.
	To chair department meetings focusing on learning and teaching and research, ensuring a detailed agenda and minutes are produced and distributed in a timely manner.
	To provide regular progress updates to the school management team to ensure they are fully aware of all subject areas' successes, issues, and concerns.
	The HoD is directly responsible within the Department for duties including:
	
		Strategic and annual planning
		Individual staff work allocation to allow for an appropriate work/life balance
		Budget development and expenditure
		Financial approvals for expenditure from the departmental budget
		Ensuring quality and standards are upheld
		Staff appointments; identifying needs, defining the specification and justification, organizing recruitment, overseeing interview panel arrangements, and recommending appointments.
		Formal staff Professional Development Reviews and
		processes Staff disciplinary issues
		Student disciplinary issues and complaints
		Assignments of administrative duties to other staff
		Implementation of staff attendance and absence policy
		Leave of absence approvals
		Dissemination of information regarding the development of the University, especially changes to policy, university regulations, and issues discussed at the Academic Leadership Group.
		Maintenance of record of staff authorised and unauthorised absences
		Ensuring that the requirements of PRC legislation and XJTLU regulation on Health and Safety are all met.
	
	


QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:


	Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people;
	A passion for teaching and research and a commitment to academic excellence;
	An ability to think strategically and develop and implement plans to achieve goals;
	A willingness to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders within the School and the
	University.
	Self-motivated and able to motivate others;
	Proactive and flexible


We seek someone with the ambition, creativity, and organizational skills to succeed in an exciting environment of continued growth and significant change. Applicants should:


	A PhD in Pure Mathematics or a related field;
	At least three years of experience in research and teaching, with a proven track record of academic excellence and leadership;
	Experience managing and leading a team of faculty and staff;
	Experience working with industry partners and stakeholders, and a commitment to promoting industry engagement and innovation.


RESEARCH FUNDING SUPPORT

The university provides every new faculty members with Research Development Fund to encourage them to initiate research projects, and Research Engagement Fund provided to support their continuous research activities.

The university will also support all faculty members to apply for national, province and city level programs. These programs aim to support excellent scientists, both Chinese and non-Chinese-citizen, to work and carry out research in China.

Some of the programs are listed in the table below. Successful applications are based on the applicant’s educational background, academic/research field, research achievements, working experience, etc. The university will provide full support on the applications.

Talent/Research Program / Fund

Outstanding Youth Science Foundation Project (Overseas) / RMB 1-3 Million
Innovation Leading Talent / up to RMB 2 Million 
Outstanding Leading Talent of International Discipline / 50% of Annual Package 
Young Leading Talent of International Discipline / 50% of Annual Package

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


	Clear career development path with annual review.
	Professional development trainings are provided.


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SALARY:Competitive salary in the market

BENEFITS


	Allowance:XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as
	
		Housing allowance
		Travel allowance
		Kids’ education allowance
		Relocation allowance
		Etc.
	
	
	Commercial insurance:international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)
	Paid holidays:
	
		Statutory Holidays (11 days)
		Annual Leave (36 days)
		Family Matters Leave
		Paid Sick Leave
		Marriage Leave
		Paternity Leave
		Parental Leave
		Etc.
	
	
	Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.


The Head of Department of Pure Mathematics is eligible to receive a duty allowance.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application on our university website. 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 inquiries relating to the position, please email the dean of the School, Prof. Jintai Ding, at Jintai.Ding@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal inquiries may be addressed to HR at Ye.Lan@xjtlu.edu.cn.


School: International Business School Suzhou (IBSS)

Department: Department of Accounting

Position: Faculty Positions (All Ranks) in Business Law

Location: Suzhou, China

Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended

Position Open Date: 01 March 2025

Position Close Date: Open until filled (early submission of applications is encouraged)

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.

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 Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model.

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 China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east.

For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL SUZHOU (IBSS)

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 170 faculty members and more than 6,000 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 Accounting becomes an independent academic unit with the beginning of the 2020/21 academic year, as a result of splitting the original Department of Accounting and Finance. At present, the Accounting Department has a team of 28 academic staff, publishing in high-quality international accounting journals and also maintaining a balance of academic research and professional engagement. More than 90% of our accounting faculty members are affiliated with at least one of the professional accounting bodies as follows: AICPA, UK CIMA/ICAEW/ACCA, CA/CPA Australia, CICPA/HKICPA. Members of the department mainly teach BA Accounting programme and MSc Professional Accounting programme, and also support widely many other business-related programmes. Our MSc Professional Accounting programme has received professional accreditation from ICAEW. BA Accounting programme has received professional accreditations from the ACCA, CIMA, CPA Australia and ICAEW. In addition, our BA Accounting students have been performing well in national/international competitions organized by professional accounting bodies: for example, our students won 2nd place and 4th place (2020) in China’s ICAEW BC competition, and championship (2020) in CIMA GBC competition in North Asia region.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will be expected to:


	Deliver lectures and tutorials across all years of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
	Supervise undergraduate final year projects and master’s dissertations;
	Engage in professional development activities;
	Provide quality service and other intellectual contribution.


Essential Qualifications/Experience

The successful candidate to the position of Assistant/Associate Professor is expected to:


	Have a Juris Doctorate, or equivalent;
	Present evidence of, or capacity to produce, Business Law publication in peer-reviewed outlets or equivalent creative activity;
	Demonstrated ability to teach Business Law at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.


The successful candidate to the position of Teaching Fellow, or Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, is expected to:


	Be a licensed attorney or a member in good standing with a State Bar Association; 
	Demonstrated ability to teach Business Law at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.


Desirable Qualifications/Experience

The successful candidate to the position should preferably possess the following attributes:


	Record of past teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels;
	Curriculum design and programme development experience;
	Engagement with professional community;
	Adaptability in working in a collegial environment.


CITIZENSHIP & 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


	Clear career development path with annual review.
	Professional development trainings are provided.


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SALARY: Competitive salary in the market

BENEFITS


	Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as
	
		Housing allowance
		Travel allowance
		Kids’ education allowance
		Relocation allowance
		Etc.
	
	
	Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (Details refer to the University Policy)
	Paid holidays:
	
		Statutory Holidays (11 days)
		Annual Leave (36 days)
		Family Matters Leave
		Paid Sick Leave
		Marriage Leave
		Paternity Leave
		Parental leave
		Etc.
	
	
	Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.


RESEARCH FUNDING SUPPORT

The university provides every new faculty members with Research Development Fund to encourage them to initiate research projects, and Research Engagement Fund provided to support their continuous research activities.

The university will also support all faculty members to apply for national, province and city level programs. These programs aim to support excellent scientists, both Chinese and non-Chinese-citizen, to work and carry out research in China.

Talent/Research Program - Fund


	Outstanding Youth Science Foundation Project (Overseas)
	
		RMB 1-3 Million
	
	
	Innovation Leading Talent
	
		up to RMB 2 Million
	
	
	Outstanding  Leading Talent of International Discipline
	
		50% of Annual Package
	
	
	Young Leading Talent of International Discipline
	
		50% of Annual Package                     
	
	


HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application on our university website. 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 Dr. Peng Cheng at Peng Cheng@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR Ms. Mingwei Sun at Mingwei Sun@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and job ID in your enquiry.


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