Yale University

School: School of Mathematics and Physics Department: Department of Financial and Actuarial Mathematics Position: Professor [Open Rank] Location: Suzhou, China Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended ABOUT XJTLU In 2006, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University, a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among whom about 1,000 are academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of and an educational model for the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and the exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model. 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 other institutional partners. At the same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice, and culture from the West and the East. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn. ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS Department of Financial and Actuarial Mathematics (FAM) is a friendly and academic-inspiring hub for researchers, educators, and students. Our department is a well-established education centre at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department has focused research areas in financial mathematics, actuarial science and risks, AI and data science, and statistics and probability. The department also provide PhD degree education in these research areas. RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct high-quality research as shown by publications in leading journals. Actively pursue external research funding. Supervise PhD students, master's, and undergraduate students' projects. Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in English. Contribute to the functioning of the department and school. The successful candidate is expected to deliver lectures and tutorials in areas such as financial mathematics, actuarial science and risks, AI and data science, statistics and probability or relevant areas, depending on the evolving needs of the department. The successful candidates are also expected to supervise undergraduate and graduate students in research and contribute to the university in terms of service and administration. The workload in teaching and administration is comparable to that of other research-led universities. Successful candidates are also expected to apply for internal and external funding opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES Personal Attributes Self-motivated and able to motivate others; Effective communication skills; Strong team player; Proactive and flexible; Able to work in an environment where diversity and inclusiveness are appreciated ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Candidates must hold a PhD degree from a reputable doctoral program. For early career candidates, we expect to recruit candidates with promising research and teaching potential. Candidates for the position of Associate Professor should have a strong track record in teaching and academic supervision, as well as an international research profile in their fields and a successful record of research funding. Fluency in English. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Experience in conducting research supported by national-level research funds. Experience in academic programme design and development. Experience in supervision of PhD student projects. International Professional qualifications/membership recognized in the Financial and Insurance Industry. 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 that candidates over 65 may not be eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China. CAREER DEVELOPMENT Clear career development path with annual review. Professional development trainings are provided. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS  SALARY: Competitive salary in the global market. BENEFITS Allowance: XJTLU provides various month/, annual/one-off allowances as Housing allowance Travel allowance Kids’ education allowance Relocation allowance Etc. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy) Paid holidays: Statutory Holidays (11 days) Annual Leave (36 days) Family Matters Leave Paid Sick Leave Marriage Leave Paternity Leave Parental Leave Etc. Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors a working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. RESEARCH FUNDING SUPPORT  The university provides every new faculty member with a Research Development Fund to encourage them to initiate research projects, and a Research Engagement Fund is provided to support their continuous research activities. The university will also support all faculty members to apply for national, provincial, and city-level programs. These programs aim to support excellent scientists, both Chinese and non-Chinese citizens, to work and carry out research in China. Some of the programs are listed in the table below. Successful applications are based on the applicant’s educational background, academic/research field, research achievements, working experience, etc. The university will provide full support on the applications.  Talent/Research Program - Fund Outstanding Youth Science Foundaton Project (Overseas) RMB 1-3 Million Innovaton Leading Talent up to RMB 2 Million Outstanding Leading Talent of Internatonal Discipline 50% of Annual Package Young Leading Talent of Internatonal Discipline 50% of Annual Package HOW TO APPLY Please submit your application on our university website. 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 Three References Letters (Two for research, one for teaching) For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email the Acting Head of Department, Dr. Ruonan Zhang at Ruonan.Zhang@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR at Mingwei.Sun@xjtlu.edu.cn.

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role The University of Surrey is seeking a proactive and collaborative Faculty Marketing Coordinator. Reporting to the Faculty Marketing Manager, you will play a key role in the development and delivery of innovative marketing projects that enhance the applicant journey and support student recruitment across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Working within an exciting faculty environment, you will collaborate closely with academics, students and professional services colleagues to deliver strategic marketing activity that showcases the Faculty’s diverse subject areas. You will support the coordination of integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels, contributing to campaign planning and delivery, ensuring all activity is delivered to a high standard. Acting as a central point of contact for marketing within the Faculty’s schools, you will ensure clear and effective communication between the Faculty and central marketing teams. Building and nurturing strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels will be essential, and you will be a trusted and reliable contact for colleagues across the Faculty. Relationship management is a core element of the role, so experience of client and/or stakeholder management is highly beneficial. As a collaborative team player, you will be encouraged to bring ideas to the table - innovation is welcomed and valued. About you This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a creative, collaborative environment and is motivated by delivering impactful marketing. The successful candidate will have: Great relationship management skills  Experience planning and delivering marketing campaigns  Understanding of core marketing concepts and applications Experience of managing a diverse workload, and the ability to multi-task across projects. How to apply Please include a cover letter detailing your interest and relevant skills/experience related to the role, along with your CV and application form as part of the application process. If you would like to discuss the position informally before applying, please contact Anne Cooper, Faculty Marketing Manager (FHMS), via email at anne.cooper@surrey.ac.uk. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 21st April. Further details Job Description

Department: Applied Social Studies Vacancy ID: 040763 Closing Date: 23-Apr-2026 Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as an Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Social Work. The person appointed will have a proven record of teaching, research and publication, appropriate to career stage. The successful candidate will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching programme of the Department and undertake teaching duties on the Department’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as the supervision of Master’s and PhD students. The appointee will be expected to build a strong research profile, that supports the University’s research strategy including affiliating to the Research Institutes, where appropriate and working with colleagues on national and international research. The appointee will be expected to sustain and conduct research, engage in scholarship of quality and substance and generate publications of international standard. Salary: Assistant Professor / Lecturer: €65,401 – €103,564 p.a. (7 points) Assistant Lecturer: €42,599 – €72,718 p.a. (14 points)  Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Thursday, the 23rd of April 2026. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University