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ZJU-UIUC Institute, English Faculty Position 2019-2020

Employer
ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
Location
Haining, China
Salary
Salary is highly competitive
Closing date
10 Jun 2020

Job Details

The Zhejiang University/University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJU-UIUC Institute) in Haining, China has a limited number of full-time faculty positions (with the possibility of either tenure-track faculty positions or non-tenured teaching faculty positions) to teach first-year composition courses, various English general education courses, and advanced composition, available immediately.

All candidates are required to have a doctorate degree in English or other relevant field, plus teaching experience at the college level. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate excellence and leadership in teaching writing at the college level.

The ZJU-UIUC Institute is an engineering college on the new Zhejiang University (ZJU) International Campus in Haining, China, about 120 km southwest of Shanghai. The ZJU-UIUC Institute conducts teaching and research in broad program themes of engineering sciences for human health, engineering sciences for flexible manufacturing, and engineering sciences at the nexus of energy, environment, and sustainable development. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered in civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. Classes and student activities are conducted in English. Students have the opportunity to earn dual degrees from ZJU and from UIUC. Many of the Institute’s research activities have important humanities aspects, including understanding of social and economic impact, consideration of human interactions, impact on education, and public outreach.

Responsibilities for faculty members in the English program of the Institute include direct teaching of composition, evaluation of written work in advanced classes, mentoring of student reading and writing clubs, development and teaching of English general education courses, and carrying out seminars and workshops on technical writing. These education activities are managed and led by the Assistant Director of Rhetoric from the University of Illinois. Candidates in tenure track positions will be expected to support humanities aspects of the Institute’s research program. All candidates will be expected to support the Assistant Director of Rhetoric to meet curriculum needs for University of Illinois degrees, and report directly to the Dean of the ZJU-UIUC Institute.

Applications must include an application letter, a complete CV, a statement about teaching interests and plans, a statement about research interests and plans, up to three sample syllabi from prior teaching experiences, and names and contact information of at least three professional references. All requested information must be received for your application to be considered. References will be contacted by the Institute to provide letters of recommendation. Please upload your letter, CV, and other documents through the application system found at https://my.zjui.illinois.edu/submit/login.asp, or send to the Institute human resources office at zjuihr@zju.edu.cn. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled or through June 30, 2020. Salary is highly competitive with similar positions at other institutions. For more information, please visit http://zjui.zju.edu.cn or contact the Institute human resources office at zjuihr@zju.edu.cn or +86 (571) 8757 2520.

Zhejiang University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are renowned for their engineering programs and liberal arts colleges, and have a long history of collaboration. The Institute creates a unique student experience of multidisciplinary collaboration, technical leadership, teamwork, and creative excellence. Individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity are encouraged to apply and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, disability, age, or other personal characteristics.

To learn more about working & living in China, please visit: www.jobs.ac.uk/careers-advice/country-profiles/china

Company

Located in the historical and picturesque city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang University is a prestigious institution of higher education with a long history. Qiushi Academy, the predecessor of Zhejiang University, was founded in 1897 and was one of the earliest modern academies of higher learning established in China. After a hundred years of construction and development, Zhejiang University is a comprehensive research university with distinctive features and a national as well as international impact. Research at Zhejiang University spans 12 academic disciplines, covering philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, art, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, management and etc. With 7 faculties and 36 colleges/schools, Zhejiang University has 14 primary and 21 secondary national leading academic disciplines. In all 22 disciplines of ESI, there are 18 disciplines leading to top 1% in the world. Zhejiang University has always been committed to cultivating talent with excellence, advancing science and technology development, serving for social well-being, and promoting advanced culture with the spirit best manifested by the university motto “Seeking the Truth and Pioneering New Trails”.

Zhejiang University has long been holding the educational philosophy of putting people foremost, cultivating all-round competence in students, seeking the truth and pioneering new trails in search of excellence, and is committed to developing future leaders with an international perspective. Zhejiang University has turned out a large number of outstanding talents in its history. There are more than 160 alumni elected members of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering. With educational thoughts advancing with the times, Zhejiang University paces the whole nation in educational reforms. Rich campus culture, advanced teaching facilities and a wide range of international exchanges create favourable conditions for students’ development.

Zhejiang University focuses on assiduous study and research, and science and technological innovation. It has launched a number of international high-end academic platforms and gathered masters, scholars and high-level research teams in various disciplines. Zhejiang University sincerely invites excellent talents to join us and together to create a glorious future for Zhejiang University and its people.

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ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
Telephone
+(86)008657188981358
Location
866 YUHANGTANG ROAD
HANGZHOU
ZHEJIANG PROVINCE
310058
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