Inner Mongolia University of Technology

HSS AI Position DEPARTMENT: School of Humanities and Social Sciences ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE: Applied Linguistics/Translation and Literary Studies/Media and Communication/China Studies/International Studies POSITION TITLE: Open rank from Assistant Professor to full Professor LOCATION: Suzhou Campus SALARY: Internationally competitive ADVERTISEMENT CLOSING DATE: 15th Feb 2026 JOB ID:3742 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. The University has around 25,000 registered students, including those who are studying at the University of Liverpool. As of September 2025, there are around 1,800 teaching and research staff of various types, including about 1,300 full-time academic staff. 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 has opened 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 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 exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model. Alongside these developments, the University is advancing an institution-wide Education + AI strategic framework, integrating artificial intelligence into teaching, research, governance, and industry engagement. This includes the development and deployment of large language model–based platforms to support learning and research, as well as enhanced digital and high-performance computing infrastructure to enable data-intensive and AI-supported research across disciplines. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and innovation, XJTLU hosts a range of AI- and data-focused research centres and laboratories, and has established collaborations with leading Chinese technology and AI companies, as well as public and private sector partners. These initiatives support research in areas such as big data analytics, artificial intelligence, digital society, education technology, and human-centred AI design. 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, with digital and AI-enabled innovation as a key driver. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn. ABOUT the School of Humanities and Social Sciences The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) is dedicated to establishing a centre of research excellence that is recognised both within China and internationally. To this end, we offer innovative degree programmes that position graduates for success both in pursuit of employment at leading companies and admission into postgraduate programmes at the world’s best universities. The School also cultivates outreach and partnerships with domestic and international universities, as well as with industry and policy stakeholders. Researching and educating across different disciplines in humanities and social sciences, the School is supported by 100 scholars from more than 15 countries and consists of five academic departments: China Studies International Studies Media and Communication Applied Linguistics Literary and Translation Studies HSS offers eight undergraduate degree programmes and six postgraduate degree programmes, including: BA Chinese Studies   BA International Relations   BA Media and Communication   BA English Studies   BA English and Communication    BA English and Finance   BA English and International Relations   BA Translation and Interpretating   MA Applied Linguistics (specialisation in multilingualism)   MA China Studies   MA international Business and Global Affairs   MA International Relations   MSc Media and Communication   MA TESOL  Each undergraduate programme offers opportunities for students to pursue a 2+2 with the University of Liverpool as well as study abroad programmes at universities around the world. In addition, the School hosts the University of Liverpool’s Year in China programme, welcoming hundreds of Liverpool students to our campus. As a research-intensive university, the School also enrols PhD students across our core disciplines as well as germane ones such as history, sociology, and anthropology. HSS also organises collaborative and collective research projects to explore interactions and dialogues between China and the world, and proactively engages with the wider academic, business, and policy-making communities in the Yangtze River Delta region, as well as nationally and internationally, including in emerging areas related to AI, digital society, and global communication. More details about the School of HSS can be found here: https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/school-of-humanities-and-social-sciences RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: The successful candidate will be based in one of HSS’ five academic Departments and will contribute to research, teaching, and administration commensurate with their experience. The teaching responsibilities of the colleague will consist of two parts: 1) to lead and develop School-level AI modules and 2) contribute partially to department-level teaching. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: The successful candidate must possess a PhD in computer science or a relevant field within the humanities and social sciences as per the respective descriptions below. Humanities We seek candidates who understand the intersection of AI and the humanities and are capable of integrating AI technologies into their research and teaching, primarily through natural language processing (NLP) to analyse historical texts, literature, and cultural data. Experience with AI tools such as machine learning for sentiment analysis, data mining for social trends, or computational linguistics for linguistic analysis will be highly regarded. Additionally, the ability to instruct students on how AI can be applied to the study of philosophy, ethics, and history is essential. Understanding AI’s implications for privacy, identity, and digital culture is also critical. Social Sciences We seek candidates who can incorporate AI into their research on human behaviour, social trends, and policy analysis and are knowledgeable about AI tools that can analyse large datasets, including predictive modelling, sentiment analysis, or social network analysis. Experience with AI applications in sociology, political science, communication, linguistics, or area studies is vital. The candidate should be equipped to examine AI’s impact on social structures, inequality, and ethics in their work and understand AI’s potential to shape societal norms and public policy. Familiarity with tools such as Python for data analysis and AI-driven surveys or data collection methods is advantageous. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Experience of successful development and implementation of humanities and social sciences curricula, and/or teaching quality enhancement programmes; Experience of working within quality assurance frameworks that are institutional, national and international; Experience working in a transnational educational context with Chinese and/or UK partner institutions; 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. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SALARY: Competitive salary in the market BENEFITS Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as  Housing allowance Travel allowance Relocation allowance Kids’ education 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 working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. 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 here: https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3742&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 Informal enquiries about the position and the School may be addressed to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, xiaoling.zhang@xjtlu.edu.cn For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email Jia.Xu@xjtlu.edu.cn.

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Research Assistant Professor Institute of Insurance and Risk Management (Post Ref.: 25/312) Established in 2021, the Institute of Insurance and Risk Management is a department-level, research-focused unit which holds the Lingnan University-Sun Yat-sen University GBA Research Institute for Insurance and a Risk Management (LU-SYSU IRM). The Institute’s goal is to become a leading centre of excellence in research activities and talent trainings for the risk management and insurance industry in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, and the Region. The Institute will also contribute to developing Hong Kong as a premier international insurance hub through its academic and practice-oriented research as well as other related activities such as organizing industry-oriented forums, hosting various conferences and symposiums for academics and practitioners, and conducting practice-oriented surveys. The Institute is looking for a Research Assistant Professor, who will primarily focus on conducting scholarly research and obtain external grants, teach undergraduate/ postgraduate courses and contribute to services. General Requirements Candidates should have obtained / been conferred a PhD degree or an equivalent qualification in a Risk and Insurance or related discipline for no more than five years prior to the commencement of the appointment. In addition, the candidates should demonstrate strong commitment to quality research activities. Ideally, the candidate would have relevant experience in recognized institutions and a sound track record in research, scholarly activities, publications in top-tier journals and competitive grants. Applicants should provide information about their work experience, qualifications, research interests and achievements, and a statement of publication record. The appointee is expected to submit applications for RGC grants, other local/overseas competitive grants and/or fellowship schemes. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for two years. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

An opening for a Payroll Team Leader at the University of Surrey, to manage and provide professional advice on payroll matters and issues within the context of university policies, statutory legislation and procedures. Role & Responsibilities Here at the University you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Payroll team, ensuring a high level, timely and efficient payroll advisory and operational support service to management, staff and external agencies. Other key responsibilities include: Deliver the payroll service across the University and subsidiaries, in the most cost effective and efficient way whilst meeting the needs of the University, in compliance with University policies, statutory guidance and procedures at all times. Provide specialist advice and guidance on payroll matters, procedures and best practice to senior management and employees. Manage and oversee the payroll team, providing leadership, coaching and development as appropriate, including establishing workloads, prioritising work, monitoring performance and ensuring all deadlines are met in a timely and efficient manner. To be responsible for ensuring that changes in payroll legislation, University policies and conditions of service are interpreted and implemented correctly and in a timely and efficient manner. This includes identifying the impact of changes in payroll legislation and university policies and contributing to the necessary changes to practice and policy at the University, as and when required in a timely and efficient manner. Produce and reconcile all year end data and ensuring all returns are made to the relevant bodies by the statutory deadlines. To work as a subject matter expert on projects alongside, or instead of, the payroll manager for which the specialist nature of this role provides essential and relevant expertise. What’s in it for you? We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive. Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment. Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer: Competitive Salary Annual Incremental Pay Rise Market leading Pension 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare Access to on site world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates On-site parking, cafes, restaurants and coffee shops How to Apply For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website. The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. Further details Job Description