"Full Time position for Professor in Digital Culture and Design"

Job Overview

Sichuan University-Pittsburgh Institute (SCUPI) Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) program invites applicants for a position in the Digital Humanities (broadly conceived) and to help develop a Digital Narrative and Interactive Design major. We are seeking outstanding candidates with a demonstrated commitment to pedagogical excellence, especially in teaching undergraduate courses. We are interested in candidates with an active research agenda as well as technical background in programming, developing, or designing digitally-based projects. We are looking for candidates who can contribute to a shared vision of building an innovative Humanities and Social Sciences program that addresses the unique needs of SCUPI students and harnesses the academic potential of Sichuan University and the University of Pittsburgh.

RANK and COMPENSATION

The opening is for full-time faculty position, rank and compensation depending on qualifications. Terms of employment, including salary, relocation and start-up package are competitive and on par with those offered by U.S. universities or their affiliated units in China.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing course and instructional materials, including syllabi, assignments, assessments, lesson plans, and reports
• Classroom teaching of four courses per term
• Holding office hours for students regarding coursework and academic advising
• Maintain an active research agenda
• Performing general service responsibilities associated with academic settings of higher education in the US and China
• Contribute the development of the Humanities and Social Sciences program and the SCUPI Writing Center

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Digital Humanities, or in a relevant field with a specialization in digital media and culture, digital narratives, humanities/social sciences computing, GIS, new media, interactive platforms, game design, education technology, or other digital humanities-focused work; an established scholarly agenda in digital and humanistic/social science studies; and a strong record of teaching integrated humanities/social science courses. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience teaching digital humanities content at the undergraduate level and working with students on digital humanities-focused research projects.
• High level of English proficiency
• Flexibility and ability to work with others in a collaborative, dynamic environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to teach coding, app design, game design, VR design, 3-D Imaging, and/or data analysis
• Experience in cross-cultural or global working environment
• Experience in organizing academic events and conferences
• Familiarity with curriculum and course development
• Interested in developing innovative courses and pedagogical approaches in the Humanities and Social Sciences for STEM students

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Resume or CV
• Cover Letter
• 3 References
• Teaching Statement

HOW TO APPLY

Prospective applicants should email the required documents in pdf format. Use the subject heading “Humanities and Social Sciences Search”, and email Mr. Gavin Tang hssrecruitment@scupi.cn