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School: Academy of Future Education Department: Educational Development Unit (EDU) Position: Educational Developer 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, UK, and Xi’an Jiaotong University, China – a C9 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 China and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to 35,000 students soon. There are currently about 2,500 staff, among which about 1,300 academic staff from more than 60 countries. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 120 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. XJTLU will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026, entering a new and exciting phase of its development for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU has opened a new Entrepreneurial College (XEC) in a new campus located in Taicang city, which is a part of wider Suzhou. The XEC site is a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University, innovation of teaching and research through XJTLU Education + AI framework, and the continued development of new academies to build an institutional ecosystem. 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 West and East. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn. ABOUT ACADEMY OF FUTURE EDUCATION (AOFE) The Academy of Future Education of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is an educational innovation ecosystem that focuses on research, exploration, support, and dissemination of philosophy and best practices for future education. The core mission of the Academy is to impact education innovation and reform in China and beyond through a variety of projects and programmes, based on fundamental approaches in educational innovation and systemic development designed to contribute to the future of education. The Academy supports individuals and institutions at all levels, including all the K-15 schools as well as vocational education and higher education institutions. Four units make up the Academy, namely the Department of Educational Studies (EDS), Institute of Leadership & Education Advanced Development (ILEAD), and Educational Development Unit (EDU), Learning Institute for Future Excellence (LIFE). Key projects of the Academy include the following programmes: Master’s and doctoral degree programmes in education Research projects on future education Education innovation community Professional development programmes for educational practitioners Student learning excellence support programmes Online-onsite hybrid learning environment and resources. EDU is a unique and leading institution in China for educational development, innovation, and education of educators (short courses and professional development communities). Its key customers include XJTLU staff as well as educational developers around the world. ROLES OVERVIEW: The broad mandate of the Educational Developer position is to support the implementation across XJTLU of learning and teaching. This is mainly achieved through the delivery of institutional academic development programmes; primarily, the PGCert programme, and other Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes. Other areas of support include providing assistance and guidance on peer review, and curriculum and assessment design, as well as collaborating with departments to develop specific learning and teaching strategies, events, or activities. As appropriate, the Educational Developer will conduct research on teaching and learning, develop pedagogical resources, and lead workshops and other events for faculty, students and staff. Supporting the teaching and learning practices of XJTLU staff are the primary responsibility and this position is open only as a teaching and practice position, not a teaching and research position.   We are currently looking for a candidate with a specialization in the following area. Industry-Integrated Education Based at our Taicang campus (XEC), this role will co-ordinate all of EDU’s support for all XEC faculty, including planning project-based learning training, supporting the syntegrative education committees, performing training needs analyses for the XEC campus and coordinating, designing and delivering large-scale curriculum and teaching projects at the XEC campus. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Support the implementation, across the institution, of the University’s vision for Learning and Teaching. Delivery of modules on the PGCert programme. Support the development of an institutional CPD framework and ready relevant documentation for approval by the respective committees at XJTLU and the University of Liverpool, as well as accreditation by the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Provide expert and specialist advice and guidance to academic staff in developing excellence in teaching with a primary view of enhancing the student learning experience at XJTLU. Develop collaborative networks to identify and disseminate good practices in teaching and learning and evaluates their effectiveness. Recommend, lead and facilitate the effective sharing of good practices in assessments and other student evaluation. Act as a consultant/coach to academic staff seeking to enhance the quality of their teaching. Maintain and develop resources, including websites and other tools that facilitate national and international good practice in learning and teaching. Work closely with staff in other professional services to promote the use of appropriate technologies, facilities and methods in learning and teaching. Work collaboratively with departments, schools and centres, to contribute to achieving the strategic ambitions of the University in relation to academic enhancement and excellence in learning, teaching and research, and to contribute to achieving the University’s ongoing operational objectives. Keep up-to-date with changes and developments in related policies and procedures. Reflect on personal professional practice and keep abreast of current developments in learning and teaching through engagement with the wider community via subject associations, attendance and presentations at conferences, colloquiums and personal development days. Willing to engage in personal development and training and change the focus of the role, where appropriate, to meet the changing needs of the University. Engage with relevant university and departmental committees, working groups and forums to raise awareness of pedagogic principles, share examples of best practice and highlight developments in the field. Carry out any other duties as required, commensurate with the role position. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: A collaborative and collegial sprit. A flexible approach to working and agile problem solving abilities. Proactivity and the ability to work independently and also as part of a team. A commitment to lifelong learning and development. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate: A minimum of 5 years' experience in post-secondary education, and 3 years’ experience in educational development. Recent and substantial experience in influencing staff to enhance their teaching practice with AI. Excellent knowledge of current theories and practices in education, particularly with respect to post-secondary teaching and learning (e.g. student-centred active learning, large classes, small groups, team-based learning, blended and online learning, flipped classrooms, transnational education etc.), and educational development. The ability to create and deliver programming (informal and formal stand-alone or embedded activities) for teaching development. Collegiality and a willingness to work with others. The ability to effectively lead and collaborate on cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams, multi-tasking and establishing priorities and meeting deadlines with minimal direction. Knowledge of and experience in Quality Assurance processes including accreditation requirements of professional bodies, and understanding of approaches to quality enhancement. Strong computer skills, including a high degree of facility with the use of all Microsoft applications and the use of Web 2.0 technologies for educational purposes using a VLE (Moodle preferred). A Masters in Education or related field, PhD in Education, EdD or related field preferred. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Membership of and engagement with a relevant professional body such as SEDA (Staff and Educational Development Association), Education Development Centre (EDC), or the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD) is preferred, though not essential. Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy is preferred, though not essential. Senior and Principal Fellowship are more desirable.   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 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 market BENEFITS Allowance: XJTLU provide 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 (13 days) Annual Leave (34 days) Family Matters Leave Paid Sick Leave Marriage Leave Paternity Leave Parental Leave Etc. Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. HOW TO APPLY Please submit your application on our university website via https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4278&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 For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email the Director of EDU Rebecca Wakelin at Rebecca.wakelin@xjtlu.edu.cn Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR at juan.chen@xjtlu.edu.cn.

The University of Vienna is a cosmopolitan hub for  more than 10,000 employees, of whom around 7,500 work in research and teaching. They want to do research and teach at a place that suits their ideas and work together towards answering the big questions of the future. You also appreciate the exchange between disciplines, cultures and generations? We are looking for a/an University assistant predoctoral 40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies Startdate: 01.11.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: 30.09.2029 Reference no.: 5914 There are many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna. And why around 7,500 academic staff members before you chose this university. They see themselves as personalities who need scope for their curiosity and their continuous aspirations in order to be scientifically successful. Do you need that too? Welcome to our team! Your personal scope: As a university assistant praedoc at the Department of Economic and Social History, you will do research and teaching in the field of economic history of the 19th and 20th centuries and participate in the research cluster of the faculty and the doctoral school ("Economy and Society from a Historical-Cultural Studies Perspective"). This is what you do in concrete terms: You will be actively involved in research, teaching and administration, which means: Independent teaching (to the extent of the provisions of the collective agreement) at the BA and MA level Participation in events and programmes in the field of economic and social history of the 19th and 20th centuries as well as in university administrative tasks Further academic qualification (dissertation, publications, conference participation, etc. ) is envisaged We expect you to conclude your dissertation agreement within 12–18 months This is part of your personality: Completed master's degree in history Well-founded, verifiable knowledge of economic and social history Dissertation project in the field of economic history of the 19th and 20th centuries, preferably on a topic of financial history Knowledge of economic concepts and methods or willingness to acquire this knowledge Organizational competence and willingness to work in the field of economic and social history of the 19th and 20th centuries Ability and willingness to communicate research results to the public Communication and teamwork skills What we offer: Model 3: The duration of the contract for employment is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not submit a declaration of non-renewal within the first 12 months. Work-life balance: You have flexible working hours and can also work remotely to some extent. Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of an international team with excellent research infrastructure in a relaxed working environment. Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport. Internal training and coaching: We offer you the opportunity to expand and deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,776.13 (on a full-time basis, gross) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We are happy about every additional personality in the team! It is that easy to apply: Letter of motivation incl. concept (3-5 pages) for a dissertation project in the field of economic history of the 19th and 20th centuries Academic curriculum vitae  List of publications and proof of teaching experience (if available) Certificate of degree  Via our job portal / Apply now button If you have any content questions, please contact: Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Clemens Jobst (clemens.jobst@univie.ac.at) We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection ​Application deadline: 15.07.2026 Prae Doc

BNBU Global Talent Acquisition Promotion Fair London Session London Session Time: 10:00-12:00 Date: 30 July 2026 Location: 7 Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London, SW1P 3AT More information: https://hro.bnbu.edu.cn/info/1044/3542.htm Registration https://v.wjx.cn/vm/YGm4xEz.aspx Note: We will contact successful registrants for more details of the event rundown in due course. About BNBU Strategically located in the heart of China’s most vibrant Greater Bay Area, our campus is within the one-hour livelihood circle that encompasses Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Founded in 2005, BNBU is jointly established by Beijing Normal University and Hong Kong Baptist University and enjoys a fine reputation as a pioneer in liberal arts education. Attracting prestigious scholars from around the world, it is a campus of robust international culture, where all classroom lessons are taught in English. Long a magnet for students with ambitions of studying overseas, BNBU sees many of its graduates snapped up by the world’s leading universities. Our Faculty of Business and Management, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, School of Culture and Creativity, School of AI and Liberal Arts, and School of General Education together offer a total of 32 undergraduate programmes and more than a dozen postgraduate programmes. Growing rapidly in size, quality and diversity, BNBU now attracts over 10,000 students to its picturesque campus in the coastal city of Zhuhai, and is actively recruiting first-class faculty members to make it a top-tier liberal arts university in China. To know more: https://www.bnbu.edu.cn/index.htm Talent Acquisition Academic positions Faculty of Business and Management Accounting; Finance; Applied Economics; Business Analytics; Management of Human Resources; Marketing Management; e-Business Management and Information Systems; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Digital Media Management Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Public Relations and Advertising; Media and Communication Studies; English Language and Literature Studies; Applied Translation Studies; Digital Social Science; Globalisation and Development; Chinese Culture and Global Communication Faculty of Science and Technology Applied Mathematics; Financial Mathematics; Data Science; Statistics; Computer Science and Technology; Artificial Intelligence; Environmental Science; Food Science and Technology; Applied Psychology School of Culture and Creativity Culture Creativity and Management; Media Arts and Design; Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management; Animation and Interactive Media; Game Design; Cinema and Television; Music Performance School of AI and Liberal Arts Computational Media +N; Digital Global Communication + N; Intelligent Business Leadership + N; Math + N School of General Education Chinese Language and Culture Centre; Centre for Foreign Languages; Whole Person Education; Centre Sports, Health and Communication Qualification Requirements Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in a related discipline Successful candidates are expected to be committed to excellence in teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate levels Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable ability to undertake independent research leading to outcomes with a strong impact, such as publication in high quality, internationally recognized, indexed journals and scholarly presses Academic rank will be determined in accordance with successful candidate’s experience and accomplishments Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program (Overseas) Qualification Requirements Applicants should: Abide by laws of the People’s Republic of China and have good ethics in science Be born after 1 January, 1987 Have obtained a doctoral degree Have research interests mainly in science and technology, and related disciplines Prior to 15 March 2027 have no less than three years’ continuous research or teaching experience outside China in a prestigious university or R&D institute Be living outside or haven’t returned to Chinese Mainland before the 1 January, 2026 and willing to work full-time for three years in Chinese Mainland with no other full-time employments outside Chinese Mainland. Benefits 1. Salary: Competitive salary (similar to Hong Kong Baptist University) Those eligible may enjoy relevant subsidies and relocation allowance Those eligible may apply for Talents Subsidy of Greater Bay Area  2. Research fund: Provide relevant research funding support Provide laboratory space, office, support to build up innovative research team, etc.  3. Other supports: Provide support for admitting doctoral and postgraduate students Provide housing allowance and staff residential apartments in the future Provide children’s education assistance Help with applying for High-level Talent’s Card of Guangdong and enjoy one-stop talent services of Guangdong province and Zhuhai Provide support to obtain the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card Provide supplementary commercial insurance Postdoctoral Fellow Requirements A doctoral degree obtained within the past three years, or a PhD candidate who has successfully passed the doctoral defense; Under the age of 35; Demonstrate strong research capabilities and innovative potential, along with a genuine passion for academic research; Be proactive and responsible, with high standards of academic integrity and strong team spirit; Proficiency in English is required; Work full-time in the University; The applicant’s proposed research plan should align with the research areas of the intended supervisor. Discipline Mathematics, Statistics and their related interdisciplinary fields    Application Procedures Applicants should send their CV, academic certificates, and representative research outputs to postdoc@bnbu.edu.cn. Please use the following format in the email subject line: Position Applied – Intended Supervisor – Full Name – Major. For more information about the Postdoctoral Fellow Programme at BNBU, please click below: https://postdoc.bnbu.edu.cn/ https://hro.bnbu.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities_/Job_Vacancy/Postdoctoral.htm Contact Information Human Resources Office Tel: 86-756-3620111 Email: recruit@uic.edu.cn Address: 2000 Jintong Road, Tangjiawan, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China