物联网学院教师职位

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpooland Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLUbrings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need tosecure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has around 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans togrow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost evensplit between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates andpostgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.

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 otherinstitutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture fromwest and east.

For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.

ABOUT ENTREPRENEUR COLLEGE (TAICANG)

In 2019, the XJTLU EntrepreneurCollege (Taicang) was launched, as a pioneers of, and an educational model for, the future university and campus in developing talents andleaders to meet local, national, and global challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Developed in collaboration withthe Taicang Municipal Government and industry partners, the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) moved to the university’s newlyopened award winning Taicang campus, within Greater Suzhou, in September 2022. As a result, there are opportunities at all levels forinnovative academics in the fields represented by the following schools and education platforms:

‚Ä¢ School of AI and AdvancedComputing 

• School of Intelligent Finance and Business

• School of Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem

• School of Internet of Things

• School of CHIPS

‚Ä¢ School of Robotics 

‚Ä¢ School of CulturalTechnology 

• Entrepreneur and Enterprise Hub

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF INTERNET OF THINGS

TheSchool of Internet of Things is one of the 7 industry-themed Schools in the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang). Each School consists of anEducation, Research and Development Institute (‚ÄúERDI‚Äù) for teaching and university-business research collaboration, aprofessional services centre supporting daily activities of students, staff, and business partners, and a School Affiliated Company jointlyestablished by XJTLU and the School‚Äôs industry partner for practical on-the-job learning and teaching. 

INDUSTRYPARTNER OVERVIEW

The School of Internet of Things has been jointly developed by the University and one of its industrypartner – Eolane China, to deliver industry-themed programme(s).

Eolane Group is a leading French professional in electronicmanufacturing services and original design manufacturing services, focusing on industrial control, medical, automotive, new energy, railway,defence, aerospace, IoT and other industrial fields. For more information please see http://www.eolane.cn/

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

The School of Internet of Things is adopting anew higher education model based upon the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE). SE is a new model developed by the University to addressan increasingly networked and complex future of work in the 4th Industrial Revolution. The model is core to the University’s strategyfor 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 individualsembodying 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 authenticengagement, cross-boundary collaboration, collective learning and discovery, and action-oriented inquiries. These creative educators adopt asystems 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 lookingfor future colleagues who can:

• engage actively with new educational models and embrace innovative, interactive,technology-enhanced learning, teaching, and assessment approaches;

• understand and have an entrepreneur and innovative spirit,in line with the ethos of the campus and college;

• supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students;

• Conducthigh-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 successfulresearch grants with impact measured by publications in leading journals and other research outputs.

• Support innovativecross-disciplinary research in line with the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) research themes, and become an ambassador for the School for thepromotion of cross-boundary research and teaching activities.

• Promote, manage and contribute to the delivery and developmentof appropriate undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes to the required standards expected by the university academic regulatoryframework, and where necessary appropriate professional, statutory and regulatory bodies;

• Promote best practice in relation toinnovative assessment design across the School, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of appropriate assessment and feedbackto meet the needs of all stakeholders;

• 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 withCollege ethos.

• Contribute to the school’s teaching development through mentoring and supporting early career academics(Associate Professor and above).

• Ensure that the school and curriculum design delivers an inclusive learning experience, asevidenced through student satisfaction, personal development and positive degree outcomes, and to work with industry partners to achievethis;

• Provide administrative service to the School, the University, and its stakeholders.

• Undertake any otherappropriate tasks assigned by the Entrepreneur College or University through the Dean of School or College Senior Management Team.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCES

• PhD degree in computer science, information science, electronics,networking and communications, systems engineering or a closely aligned discipline to the Internet of Things; or be able to demonstrate anequivalent professional practice and engagement.

• Self-motivated for innovative teaching with knowledge of relevantdevelopments in learning and teaching practices.

• Familiar with current developments in research with ability to identifyappropriate research options, methods and theoretical perspectives. Knowledge of best practice in research methodology.

• Highlydeveloped communication and interpersonal skills enabling effective interaction internally and externally.

• A commitment toContinual Professional Development in all areas of the role as an academic at the university.

• Ability to work, teach andresearch in English

• Strong team-work spirit.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• A goodtrack record of engagement with business and industry.

• University-level teaching experience.

• Relevant industryexperience.

• Appropriate research experience, including working with industry, for the corresponding academic positionlevel.

• Experience in intensive teaching and problem-based learning, and a willingness to be innovative in teachingpractices.

• An institutional builder, able to work with wider disciplines across the college.

CITIZENSHIP ANDVISA REGULATIONS

Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and mustcomply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard toobtaining 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 developmenttrainings are provided.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SALARY: Competitive salary in the market

BENEFITS

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

o Housing allowance

o Travelallowance

o Education allowance

o Relocation allowance

o Etc.

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

3. Paid holidays:

o StatutoryHolidays (11 days)

o Full Paid Holidays (36 days per academic year including university close days and annual leave)

o FamilyMatters Leave

o Paid Sick Leave

o Marriage Leave

o Paternity Leave

o Parental Leave

o Etc.

4.Working visa and residence permit in China:

XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.

HOW TOAPPLY

Please submit your application on our university website: https://career15.sapsf.cn/career?career%5fns=job%5flisting&company=xjtlu&navBarLevel=JOB%5fSEARCH&rcm%5fsite%5flocale=en%5fUS&career_job_req_id=3541&selected_lang=en_US&jobAlertController_jobAlertId=&jobAlertController_jobAlertName=&browserTimeZone=Asia/Shanghai&_ s.crb=3sCP3%2fU6DyavXBGFxzkxTLqGmu5lcYDHCpNoyTf%2fzZE%3d

Applications must be submitted in a single pdffile that includes 3 parts in the order of:

• A cover letter

• A current CV, including date of birth, country ofcitizenship, and highest degree level

• Contact Details for Three References

For specific enquiries relating to theposition, please email to Ms. Yu Yan, HRBP at yu.yan@xjtlu.edu.cn.