DEPARTMENT: Applied Linguistics

ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE: Applied Linguistics/Multilingualism

POSITION TITLE: Assistant/Associate Professor/Senior Associate Professor/Professor (open rank)

LOCATION: SUZHOU CAMPUS

SALARY:

Assistant Professor: 29,046 – 31,993 RMB/month (with the opportunity to go to 35,588 RMB/month based on future annual performance and evaluations after being in post);

Associate Professor: 36,127 – 38,967 RMB/month (with the opportunity to go to 42,705 RMB/month based on future annual performance and evaluations after being in post);

Senior Associate Professor: 43,353 – 45,941 RMB/month (with the opportunity to go to 49,319 RMB/month based on future annual performance and evaluations after being in post);

Professor: A competitive salary in line with expectations for the discipline

JOB ID: 2025

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-Term/3-year contract, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended

UNIVERSITY AND DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

Located in Suzhou, China, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a young, dynamic and EMI university founded in 2006, and is a unique collaborative institution and first joint-venture university in China to offer both UK (University of Liverpool) and Chinese (Ministry of Education) accredited undergraduate degrees for more than 100 programmes. XJTLU also aims to become truly research-led and has committed significant investment into research development and the expansion of master’s and PhD student numbers on campus. The university has over 18,000 students and nearly 1000 academic staff representing in excess of 90 nationalities. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn

The Department of Applied Linguistics is a research-intensive environment with two MA programmes, which also contributes a Linguistics pathway on four UG programmes. We are also currently developing a Applied Linguistics Research Laboratory.

The Department of Applied Linguistics seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic Assistant/Associate Professor with excellent research, teaching, and supervision qualifications who will contribute to interdisciplinary research and teaching on multilingualism for MA Applied Linguistics with specialization in multilingualism. A special emphasis will be given to documented research experience in multilingualism.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The appointee will be expected to contribute to the department’s research profile. The successful candidate will also be expected to deliver lectures and seminars in topics across our linguistics curricula, and to supervise PhD students. The candidate will be expected to teach modules in the new MA, including Introduction to Multilingualism, and Multilingualism in Society. A contribution to academic administration will also be expected. 

Further information on the School, University, and Suzhou may be found at the university website: http://www.xjtlu.edu.cn

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• A Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Applied Linguistics, Bi/Multilingualism, or a related discipline is essential.
• A strong track record of research, appropriate to stage of career is essential.
• Experience of teaching in a Higher Education environment is essential
• Experience of teaching at the Postgraduate level is highly desirable
• Experience of Technology Enhanced Learning is desirable.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Members of Academic Staff are entitled to subsidies for accommodation, travel, and children’s educational, medical insurance, and a one-time relocation allowance is provided. Overseas staff may receive a tax “holiday,” depending on nationality and personal circumstances.

CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS:

Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas. Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for PRC work visa.

TO APPLY:

Please send your application online.

https://career15.sapsf.cn/career?career_company=xjtlu 

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

• A cover letter
• A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
• Contact Details for Three References

Applications should be received by the closing date stated above.

For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email Head of Department of Applied Linguistics, Dr. Penelope Scott at penelope.scott@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR at Mengdie.Sun@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and job ID（2025） in your enquiry.