Faculty Position (Ageing and Health Management) in HeXie Management Research Centre

Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University – HeXie Management Research Centre

ABOUT Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)

Founded in 2006, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a pioneering international joint venture university established through the partnership of Xi’an Jiaotong University, one of China’s top ten universities, and the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom. Combining the academic strengths and research expertise of both parent institutions, XJLTU deliver a distinctive international education experience that blends Eastern and Western educational transitions.

XJTLU currently serves a dynamic community of over 25,000 students across its campuses in Suzhou, China, and Liverpool, UK, with plans to expand to approximately 30,000 students by 2026. The University employs around 2,000 staff members, including approximately 1,200 academic staff, representing a balanced mix of Chinese and international professionals. With a portfolio of more than 100 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across a diverse range of disciplines, XJTLU is committed to academic excellence, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

ABOUT College of Industry-Entrepreneurs (CIE)

ABOUT HeXie Management Research Centre (HeXie Academy)

Job Description

College of Industry-Entrepreneurs (CIE) at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is seeking exceptional faculty members to join the team for the Smart Aging and Health Managementpathway. This forward-thinking program addresses critical challenges and opportunities associated with aging populations, focusing on interdisciplinary areas such as the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of aging; the design and management of effective elderly care systems; the application of smart technologies to improve the quality of life for older adults; and the promotion of financial health and economic sustainability for aging populations. Faculty members will be responsible for teaching courses that integrate these areas, ensuring students develop both theoretical knowledge and practical competencies to excel in this rapidly evolving field.

Beyond teaching, successful candidates are expected to engage in cutting-edge research, publish in leading academic journals, and secure external funding to support innovative projects. They will also contribute to the academic development of students be serving as advisors on master’s or doctoral dissertations, comprehensive examinations, research practicums, and industry engagement as well as by actively involving students in their research activities.

Essential Qualifications

• A PhD in a relevant discipline, such as public health, biopharmaceutical sciences, healthcare management, gerontology, nursing, demography, pharmacoeconomics, health economics or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated record of academic publications in reputable journals, or, for early-career academics, evidence of a strong pipeline of promising research.
• Teaching experience in higher education, with the ability to teach the Entrepreneurial Education Module
• Willing to apply for and secure industry projects.

Additional requirements for Senior Associate/Full Professor applicants

• Proven excellent teaching, with an outstanding teaching record.
• A substantial record of high-quality academic publications.
• Evidence of securing external research grants.
• Successful experience in supervising PhD students.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in curriculum design and program development.
• Active engagement with the professional community.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a collegial academic environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 2 parts in the order of:

• A cover letter outlining their suitability for the position.
• A current CV, including the following details: country of citizenship, highest degree level, and contact information for three references.

For specific enquiries related to this position, please contact Professor Xiaobo Xu, Executive Dean of CIE and Director of the HeXie Management Research Centre, at Xiaobo.Xu@xjtlu.edu.cn, or the HRBP at Zhi.Yang@xjtlu.edu.cn

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