Teaching And Research Positions At Peking University

Position Overview

Organization: Peking University

Location: Beijing, China

About Peking University

Peking University, founded in 1898, is China's first national comprehensive university. Renowned for its excellence in higher education, academic research, and social service, Peking University has become an important hub for talent, knowledge, and innovation both in China and globally. The university has a longstanding tradition of academic freedom and inclusivity, continuously working to foster outstanding scholars and innovative teams. With over 3,900 full-time faculty members, Peking University has earned recognition for its teaching, research, and academic achievements both domestically and internationally. The university invites scholars from around the world to join and contribute to its ongoing mission of excellence.

Faculty Employment System

Peking University utilizes a comprehensive faculty appointment system, with a focus on tenure and pre-appointment roles. The teaching and research faculty series includes Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Full Professors. Alongside these, Peking University has created a liberal arts talent system to support outstanding academic contributions and offers positions such as Liberal Arts Chair Professors, Liberal Arts Distinguished Professors, and Liberal Arts Young Scholars.

Additional positions also support major basic research for the frontier of science and technology, as well as applied research addressing national needs.

Salary and Benefits

Peking University offers a competitive salary and benefits package to its faculty members, designed to be competitive both domestically and internationally. The salary system is structured with the following components:

1. Monetized Salary Package:

• Basic Annual Salary: Determined based on the faculty member‚Äôs position within the university.
• Talent Allowance: For individuals appointed under the Boya Talent Program, a corresponding talent allowance is provided.
• Faculty Performance: Department-specific performance allowances, based on discipline competitiveness and annual budget.
• Scientific Research Performance: Awards based on research project success.

1. Additional Benefits:

• Research Start-Up Funds: Generous start-up funds to enable high-level research initiatives.
• Work Office Space: Access to well-equipped office spaces for teaching and research purposes, as well as the opportunity to lead academic teams.
• Special Housing Subsidies: Housing support or targeted sales of school policy housing.
• Educational Resources: Access to high-quality educational resources for affiliated kindergartens, primary schools, and junior high schools.

Teaching faculty positions are governed by a post-performance salary system, where the basic salary and benefits are provided by the university. Research and technology positions are generally funded by the respective departments or research groups.

Departments and Institutes at Peking University:

Peking University boasts a diverse array of academic and research departments. Below are the key faculties and institutes:

Faculty of Science:

• Faculty of Mathematical Sciences
• Faculty of Physics
• Center for Quantum Materials Science
• Faculty of Chemical and Molecular Engineering
• Faculty of Life Sciences
• Faculty of Urban and Environmental Sciences
• Center for Ecological Research
• School of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences
• McGovern Institute for Brain Science
• Faculty of Earth and Space Sciences
• Beijing International Research Center for Gas Hydrates
• Energy Research Institute

Faculty of Information and Engineering Sciences:

• Faculty of Computer Science
• Frontier Computing Research Center
• School of Integrated Circuits
• Faculty of Electronics
• Research Center for Carbon-Based Electronics
• Smart Academy
• Institute of Future Technologies

Faculty of Humanities:

• Department of Chinese Literature
• Department of History
• Faculty of Archaeology, Culture and Museums
• Faculty of Philosophy (Faculty of Religious Studies)
• Faculty of Foreign Languages
• Faculty of Arts
• School of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
• Academy of Opera
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Faculty of International Relations
• Law School
• Department of Information Management
• Department of Sociology
• School of Government
• Research Center of Chinese Politics
• School of Marxism
• Faculty of Education
• School of Journalism and Communication
• Department of Physical Education

Faculty of Economics and Management:

• Faculty of Economics
• Guanghua School of Management
• Institute of Population Research
• National Institute of Development
• Institute of New Structural Economics
• Beijing International Center for Mathematical Research
• Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies
• Modern Agricultural College
• Institute of Artificial Intelligence
• Covli Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Independent Research Institutes:

• Center for Biomedical Innovation (BIOPIC)
• Xi Jinping Institute of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era
• Chinese Institute of Education, Finance, and Politics
• National Engineering Laboratory for Big Data Analysis and Application Technology
• Institute of Oceanography
• Global Health Development Research Institute
• Institute for Carbon Neutrality

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Peking University is dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive academic environment. The university strives to build a faculty that reflects diverse backgrounds and perspectives, in line with the broader goals of academic excellence. Peking University strongly encourages applications from scholars of all backgrounds and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all its faculty members.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should refer to the university's recruitment portal for detailed instructions on the application process and relevant deadlines. All applications must include a CV, a cover letter, and a diversity statement.

Contact Information:

For inquiries or additional information, candidates can contact the faculty recruitment office at Peking University through the university's official website or recruitment portal.

Peking University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or veteran status.