"Faculty [Open Rank]"

Position Overview

School: School of Advanced Technology
Department: Department of Computing
Position: Faculty [Open Rank]
Location: Suzhou, China
Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended

ABOUT SCHOOL OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

The School of Advanced Technology has five departments (Intelligent Science, Computing, Mechatronics and Robotics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Communications and networking). As a research and practice-led school, our faculty and staff are committed to providing our students with a challenging and stimulating environment, as well as unlocking their full potential. Upon graduation, students will become highly-sought-after candidates with strong academic knowledge as well as extensive transferable skills in communication, teamwork, and project management.

Areas of expertise in the Department of Computing: Computer Science and Software Engineering, Computer Graphics and Animation, Computer Vision, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, and Human-Centered Computing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Applicants will have an adequate level of teaching experience, have published high-quality papers in their area of expertise, and have experience obtaining research grants and in the supervision of research students, commensurate to the position they are applying for. The successful candidate, in addition to teaching typically two modules/courses per year (i.e., one per semester), will provide leadership in curriculum development and enhance our research profile at the international level. They are expected to assume administrative responsibilities based on their experience.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Self-motivated and able to motivate others;
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Strong team player;
• Proactive and flexible but with good respect for deadlines;
• Able to work in an environment where diversity and inclusiveness is appreciated.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES

• A PhD in computer science or a closely aligned area and PG Cert HE or equivalent;
• Ideally few years of teaching/research experience at a university or equivalent after completion of PhD degree;
• PhD supervision capacity;
• Strong publications record in an area of expertise;
• Evidence of success in obtaining research grants;
• Fluency in English.

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

• Professional memberships such as BCS, IET, ACM, IEEE, and HEA;
• Strong knowledge / experience in international higher education.

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.
2. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)
3. Paid holidays:
• Statutory Holidays (13 days)
• Annual Leave (34 days, including University closure 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

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 Mengyi.Wang@xjtlu.edu.cn.