Renmin University of China

Are you a dynamic scholar-teacher in the Study of Religion or related field? Do you have a PhD and demonstrated excellence in teaching, research and public engagement? Can you bring your knowledge and innovative teaching experience to a collaborative and dynamic programme? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a permanent, full-time Pūkenga - Lecturer in our Study of Religion Programme. The Programme aims to recruit a dynamic scholar-teacher who will complement the current staff’s expertise. The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field, demonstrated excellence in teaching, a developing research profile, and clear commitment to public engagement. Teaching responsibilities include contributing to undergraduate courses across contemporary themes in religious studies. The successful applicant will supervise MA and PhD research on a broad range of topics, including research on religion in Aotearoa New Zealand. The Study of Religion Programme has an outstanding record and reputation in its teaching, research, and public engagement. It has a strong collegial culture which actively supports early-career academics. We are committed to greater equity and diversity and to supporting research and teaching that upholds our responsibilities to te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ō pūmanawa - About you You will be a collaborative, and adaptable colleague who will provide teaching excellence in a busy and dynamic Programme. You will be a highly motivated forward-thinker who demonstrates a capacity for high quality and innovative teaching and research in your specialist field.  You will thrive in this role because you have the capacity to build and maintain positive relationships with staff, a passion for teaching and mentoring students at all levels of their university study, and a commitment to the forms of academic administration that can enhance the effectiveness of the work that staff perform and the related outcomes. Key requirements: A PhD in the Study of Religion or a relevant field. Evidence of successful teaching and course development in relevant subjects. An existing record of published academic research and/or a developing research profile. The capacity to provide academic mentoring and related pastoral care to diverse cohorts of undergraduate and postgraduate students. A commitment to building positive and supportive relationships with colleagues. The capacity to work as part of a team as well as having individual responsibilities.   Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.  Close date for vacancy: 20 March 2026 Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Associate Professor, Philip Fountain (philip.fountain@vuw.ac.nz). How to apply: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted. Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team Embark on an intellectual adventure at Te Kura Mahinga Tangata - School of Social and Cultural Studies. Here, you’ll ignite change with your expertise in Criminology, Sociology, and Anthropology. Be the catalyst in a vibrant community eager to unravel and redefine the social and cultural fabric of our world. Your journey to influence society starts now! Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here. Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise. Reference: 1009283

Fixed term (Dec 2026) | Part-Time (0.8) Higher Education Officer Level 8 | $113,677 - $125,848 p.a. (pro-rata) Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country   View Position Description About the Role This position is known as the Manager, Career Readiness, at Flinders University. In this role, you will lead a committed team focused on supporting Flinders students to build the skills, confidence and experience they need for purposeful future careers. This role contributes directly to Flinders’ vision to change 10 million lives for the better by 2035 and aligns with the University’s strategic commitment to putting students first, strengthening industry partnerships, and creating impact with purpose. You’ll oversee the delivery of high‑quality career learning, both curriculum‑embedded and co‑curricular, while driving the adoption of innovative, future‑focused tools and approaches. Working closely with academic staff, employers, internal stakeholders and the broader Curriculum Impact team, you will help create real‑world learning opportunities that reflect workforce needs and support strong graduate outcomes. Leading day‑to‑day operations, you’ll foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture and use insights and data to continuously enhance our services. You will play a key role in strengthening pathways to employment by supporting students to build their job‑seeking capabilities and by connecting them with employers and industry partners. Through this work, you’ll help create a fearless, future‑ready university experience that makes a meaningful difference for every student. For a more comprehensive list of responsibilities, please view the Position Description About You As our ideal candidate, you’ll bring a strong commitment to student success and a genuine passion for empowering graduates to turn their education into meaningful career pathways. You have hands‑on experience integrating career learning into the curriculum, and you know how to partner effectively with academic staff to design and enhance career‑focused learning that aligns with discipline needs and future workforce expectations. As a leader, you enjoy guiding teams through complex, fast‑moving environments and have experience coordinating services, systems and initiatives that strengthen students’ employability. You’re confident working with internal and external stakeholders to create opportunities that lead to real employment outcomes. You think strategically while staying grounded in day‑to‑day delivery, balancing leadership, service coordination and continuous improvement with ease. You’re curious, proactive and energised by innovation, especially when it involves new tools, technologies or ideas that elevate the student experience. You draw on data and insights to refine services, demonstrate impact and drive thoughtful, evidence‑based change. Above all, you thrive in an inclusive, collaborative team culture and are motivated by the opportunity to empower every student to confidently pursue their future career. Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Students) The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) provides administrative support to key strategic and operational functions of the University’s student-related and academic services. Under the general portfolio, the Office team support Portfolio leadership and facilitate dialogue between key service areas to help the Portfolio ensure Flinders’ educational offerings are innovative, of assured quality, and are student centred. This drives our values and ethos, our impact and engagement, and our vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy Prescribed Conditions for Employment A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA). How to Apply and Information You are required to submit a resume, along with a cover letter of no more than 3 pages as a separate document, addressing the below 4 Key Position Capabilities of the position description. Sound knowledge of contemporary career learning and employability practice in higher education, including curriculum embedded career learning, real world experiences, and the development of graduate capability aligned to workforce and societal needs. Demonstrated experience in the operational leadership and coordination of services within a complex higher education environment, including oversight of systems, processes, and resources to achieve agreed objectives. Experience working collaboratively with academic staff, employers, and internal stakeholders to implement initiatives that support student learning, employment opportunities, and applied experiences across diverse disciplines. Ability to interpret and apply data to inform service delivery, continuous improvement, planning, evaluation, and reporting. For more information regarding this position, please contact Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 11 Mar 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.

School: School of Advanced Technology Department: Department of Mechatronics and Robotics Position: Faculty [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 which about 1,000 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 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. 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 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 SCHOOL OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY The School of Advanced Technology has five departments (intelligent Science, Computing, Mechatronics and Robotics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Communications and networking). As a research and practice-led school our faculty and staff are committed to providing our students with a challenging and stimulating environment, as well as unlocking their full potential. Upon graduation, students will become highly-sought-after candidates with strong academic knowledge as well as extensive transferable skills in communication, team-work and project management. All academic staff members at the Department of Mechatronics and Robotics (MEC) are research active and have closely engaged with industry in and around Suzhou to support the research and development of Suzhou’s strategic aim of intelligent manufacturing. Suzhou is one of the top three cities in China and one of the top ten cities in the world in intelligent manufacturing, which provides huge opportunities for research and development, self-development, and employment. With rapidly increased student number, we are seeking applicants with a strong research track record, high level of ambitions, and enthusiasm to engage with our diverse students to join our team. Areas of expertise in Department of Mechatronics and Robotics: Networked Mechatronic Systems; Robotics and Control; and Product Design and Optimisation. RESPONSIBILITIES Applicants will have extensive teaching experience, have published high quality papers in their area of expertise, have been successful in obtaining research grants, and have substantial experience in the supervision of research students. The successful candidate, in addition to teaching typically two modules/courses per year (i.e. one per semester), will provide leadership in curriculum development and enhancing our research profile at the international level. They are expected to assume administrative responsibilities based on their experience. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Self-motivated and being able to motivate others; Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; Strong team player; Proactive and flexible but with good respect for deadlines; Able to work in an environment where diversity and inclusiveness is appreciated. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES A PhD in mechatronics, robotics, biomedical engineering, or a closely aligned area and PG Cert HE or equivalent; Ideally few years of teaching/research experience at a university or equivalent after completion of PhD degree; PhD supervision capacity; Strong publications record in an area of expertise; Evidence of success in obtaining research grants; Fluency in English. Successful applicants to more senior professorial ranks are expected to also show: A significant record of high-quality academic publications, A number of external research grants awards, Experience in PhD supervision. Desirable Qualifications/Experience: Professional memberships such as BCS, IET, ACM, IEE, IEEE, and HEA; Strong knowledge / experience in international higher education. 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. RESEARCH FUNDING SUPPORT The university provides every new faculty members with Research Development Fund to encourage them to initiate research projects, and Research Engagement Fund provided to support their continuous research activities.  The university will also support all faculty members to apply for national, province and city level programs. These programs aim to support excellent scientists, both Chinese and non-Chinese-citizen, 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 Foundation Project (Overseas) RMB 1-3 Million Innovation Leading Talent   up to RMB 2 Million Outstanding  Leading Talent of International Discipline   50% of Annual Package Young Leading Talent of International Discipline  50% of Annual Package 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, including University closing 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 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 Mengyi.Wang@xjtlu.edu.cn.