Guizhou University

Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU), located in Wenzhou, China, one of three Sino-American universities along with NYU Shanghai and Duke Kunshan University, is approved by the Ministry of Education of China. Launched in 2012, WKU offers a unique model of higher education in partnership with Kean University, a comprehensive, public university in the state of New Jersey that is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. WKU sits on approximately 500 beautiful acres and currently enrolls about 5,200 undergraduate and graduate students, and it is now in the midst of a rapid growth that will bring enrollment to 7,000 students within the next three years. All instruction is in English, and all curriculum is provided by Kean University. In addition to its current 18 undergraduate programs, WKU has been approved by the Ministry of Education to offer 8 Master’s and 3 doctoral programs. WKU highly values research-powered teaching and learning, and the average number of faculty publications and the Field-weighted Citation Impact are among the best of leading Chinese academic institutions. Wenzhou is one of the most vibrant and economically advanced developed cities on China’s East Coast, located one hour by plane and three hours by high-speed train from Shanghai. About the Job: The College of Science, Mathematics and Technology is seeking highly motivated individuals to join the Department of Natural Sciences at WKU. All faculty positions are full-time assignments, effective at the start of the 2026 Spring or Fall semester. These positions are full-time assignments, appointed on a 3-year contract initially, and are renewable upon a successful review of reappointment. A Lecturer is a full-time employee who teaches 30 credits per year (10-month contract) or 39 credits per year (11-month contract) and provides student and learning support services during the assigned period. Lecturers normally teach up to 3 different courses, with each section typically consisting of 22-28 students. Lecturers will be expected to provide high-quality teaching, student advisement, and learning support services, as well as service to the university, college, school, program, and/or the professional community, and perform related work as required. Teaching assignments and related responsibilities may include day, evening, and weekend classes, depending on institutional needs. Interest or experience in using advanced instructional technologies to improve the teaching/learning process is highly desirable. All faculty are required to teach General Education courses as needed. Opportunities are also available to teach interdisciplinary support courses. Faculty positions at WKU offer: $66,000-$72,000 for 11-month Lecturers. A well-rounded healthcare coverage, housing options and subsidy up to $3,000, home traveling up to $6,000 (2 international round-trip airfares), a reimbursement to cover relocation expenses up to $1,000 and a shuttle bus to campus for work. The university provides financial assistance for academic travel. WKU tuition waiver up to 50% for the spouse/dependent children of faculty for undergraduate programs. Three-year initial contract. The opportunity to teach high-quality students. About 60% of graduates who pursued graduate study have been admitted to graduate schools at the World’s Top 50 Universities, and more than 80% of graduates who pursued graduate study at the World’s Top 100 Universities. Qualifications A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field is required. Strong teaching experience and fluency in English are also required. Candidates should be able to teach General Physics and other undergraduate science courses. In addition to teaching and student-engaging research duties, candidates are also expected to contribute to the growth of the programs, including, but not limited to, curriculum development, program assessment, student recruitment/advisement, senior project supervision, internship opportunities, research experiences for undergraduates and graduates, and other related activities.  Application Instructions Applicants are REQUIRED to apply online. To receive full consideration by the search committee, candidates need to submit the following documents via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/178861). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit through Interfolio a cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluation, unofficial transcripts, three most representative peer-reviewed academic publications, and contact information of three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that your immediate supervisor may be contacted for the purpose of a reference check. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required before appointment. Background Screening: Wenzhou-Kean University conducts background screenings on all candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings.

Kura Hanga Otinga | School of Product Design Te Kura Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand Continuing (permanent) role Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Pūkenga / Pūkenga Matua? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei. Āu Mahi | What You Will Do We are seeking a passionate and innovative academic to join the School of Product Design as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Chemical Formulation Design (approximately equivalent to Assistant to Associate Professor levels in the USA). You will play a key role in delivering the Chemical Formulation Design major within our Bachelor of Product Design (BProdDesign). The successful appointee will be responsible for: coordinating multiple courses undergraduate and postgraduate courses teaching full courses as the sole academic contributing to team teaching into courses across the programme contributing to the graduate programme, supervising Masters and PhD students, and building a strong research portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to shape the learning experience of students in an emerging and high-impact field, while advancing your own research. Formulation Science research can cover many areas of application but an interest in areas related to cosmetic science and personal care consumer products would be particularly welcome. Mōu | Who You Are We are looking for a candidate with strong disciplinary expertise and a passion for inspiring future scientists and designers. You will bring: a PhD (or equivalent) in Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy or a related discipline a deep knowledge of formulation science, particularly as it relates to cosmetic and personal care products demonstrated ability to teach complex scientific concepts effectively at undergraduate and postgraduate levels an understanding of relevant user-centred product design, brand identity and brand communication a developing or established research track record, with the potential to attract external funding and to publish in high-quality journals experience (or potential) in supervising postgraduate research students strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines in a design-focused environment. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary School where science, design, and product innovation meet. You will have the chance to shape a growing major, influence the next generation of product designers and formulation scientists, with an emphasis in cosmetic science, and pursue research that makes a tangible difference. Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With The School of Product Design is committed to excellence in teaching, research and creative practice at the forefront of product design, and producing versatile, innovative graduates who can contribute to New Zealand's future economic growth and social wellbeing. In addition to this role, our current technical team includes five workshop technicians and two chemical formulation laboratory technicians, while over twenty academic staff cover industrial product design, digital product design, chemical formulation design, game development, game arts and animation. We have a large number of students, ranging from first-year to master's and doctoral studies, with a range of prototyping skills. For more information about the School of Product Design and our team, please visit us Bachelor of Product Design. For more specific information on the Chemical Formulation Design major, see CFD Major. Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.  We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world. What we offer We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer $94,181 - $113,616; Senior Lecturer $119,586 - $149,806. The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 25 January 2026 (midnight NZ time) Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.  Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following: 1-page cover letter, a 1-page research statement outlining your research interests and goals, and a 1-page teaching philosophy statement (combined) Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications (combined). Please note, only 2 documents can be uploaded in the application process. We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Professor Conan Fee, Head of School of Product Design, conan.fee@canterbury.ac.nz For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand. Please note, the University of Canterbury will be closed from the 24 December 2025 - 4 January 2026. During this period, we will be unable to respond to queries regarding this role. We will get back to you as soon as possible upon our return. To apply for this job, please click here or go to our job site and enter the job code 29295UJ.

Ref.: 533859 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine (21700) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 533859), to commence as soon as possible, on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second four-year fixed-term contract. Applicants should possess a medical qualification registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong, and preferably a higher professional qualification of Specialty Fellowship in Surgery of The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong or equivalent. They should have a strong commitment to, and demonstrated excellence in, teaching medical students and training interns and residents; the capacity to contribute to undergraduate curriculum development; outstanding achievements in research and publications; and proven clinical competence. Direct communication with patients is required and the languages employed are Cantonese, Putonghua and English.  The appointee will teach, organize and develop undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, conduct high-quality scholarly research, provide clinical service and patient care at the University's teaching hospitals, and contribute to administrative duties in the Department and the Faculty. He/She may be required to assist in the development of the HKU-Shenzhen Hospital, and travelling to Shenzhen may therefore be required. Further information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.surgery.hku.hk. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. A start-up package that is commensurate with the needs and experience of the appointee will be provided. A monthly cash allowance will be offered to the successful candidate. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload (a) an executive summary describing the most outstanding accomplishments and qualifications; (b) an up-to-date C.V. highlighting the best publications in recent years; and (c) a 1-page description of the future research and career plan. Review of applications will start on January 9, 2026 and continue until March 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.