Academic Positions in School of Robotics

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

The School of Robotics is adopting a new higher education model based upon the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE). SE is a new model developed by the University to address an increasingly networked and complex future of work in the 4th Industrial Revolution. The model is core to the University’s strategy for its next ten-year development focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship. SE aims to train syntegrative leaders with Management skills, International perspective, Discipline-specific knowledge, and adaptability in Industry (MIDI). The position will attract individuals embodying these SE values and are passionate in engaging in a future-focused co-learning ecosystem comprising students, academics, practitioners, university, industry, and community. The School seeks academic members who thrive by creating impact through authentic engagement, cross-boundary collaboration, collective learning and discovery, and action-oriented inquiries. These creative educators adopt a systems mindset and use their knowledge, skills, and experiences to co-design and deliver an enriching educational experience for students. They view education as an integrative and life-long transformative process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for future colleagues who can:

• Understand and have an entrepreneur and innovative mindset, in line with the ethos of the College.
• Deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate and graduate students, as evidenced by peers, students and external examiners.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Provide administrative service to the School, the University and its stakeholders.
• Maintain a sustained record of successful PhD supervision.
• Work collaboratively with relevant School(s), College and University entities to identify opportunities for meaningful and genuine partnership and successful impact-creation for research.
• Conduct high-quality industry-enhanced research and consultancy contracts, evidenced by contribution that output makes to industry, the economy, society, environment or culture, beyond the contribution to academic research.
• Maintain good, sustained, and successful research grants with impact measured by publications in leading journals and other research outputs.
• Create, develop and manage successful research partnerships with industry, academic institutions, and other external organisations.
• Support innovative cross-disciplinary research in line with the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) research themes, and become an ambassador for the School for the promotion of cross-boundary research and teaching activities.
• Engage actively with new educational models and embrace innovative, interactive, technology-enhanced learning, teaching, and assessment approaches; understand and have an entrepreneur and innovative mindset in line with College ethos.
• Contribute to the school’s teaching development through mentoring and supporting early career academics (Associate Professor and above).
• Undertake any other appropriate tasks assigned by the Entrepreneur College or University through the Dean of School or College Senior Management Team.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCES

• A doctoral research (normally PhD) degree in electrical and electronics, mechatronics, intelligent controls, robotics engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, computer vision, mobile robotics, machine learning, data science and analytics, or be able to demonstrate an equivalent professional practice and engagement.
• Previous experience in coding (C/C++, Python, ROS etc) in robotics-related domains.
• Self-motivated for innovative teaching.
• Clear understanding of the philosophy and concept of Syntegrative Education (SE).
• Demonstrable past teaching/industry experiences or practices aligned with Syntegrative Education (SE).
• A commitment to Continual Professional Development in all areas of the role as an academic at the university.
• Ability to work, teach and research in English
• Strong team-work spirit.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• A good track record of engagement with business and industry.
• University-level teaching experience.
• Relevant industry experience.
• Appropriate research experience, including working with industry, for the corresponding academic position level.
• Experience in intensive teaching and problem-based learning, and a willingness to be innovative in teaching practices.
• An institutional builder, able to work with wider disciplines across the college.

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.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SALARY: Competitive salary in the market BENEFITS

1. Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as

• Housing allowance
• Travel allowance
• Relocation allowance
• Etc.

1. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)
2. Paid holidays:

• Statutory Holidays (13 days)
• Annual Leave (34 days per academic year including university close days and annual leave)
• Family Matters Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Marriage Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Parental Leave
• Etc.

1. Working visa and residence permit in China:
2. XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.

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 to HRBP on yu.yan@xjtlu.edu.cn.