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LECTURER ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Employer
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Location
Suzhou, Jiangsu (CN)
Salary
27,115-29,866RMB (with the opportunity to go to 33,222RMB based on performance and evaluations)
Closing date
Oct 31, 2019

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Environmental Science
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer
Organization Type
Academia

Lecturer Environmental Science

DEPARTMENT: Health and Environmental Sciences

ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE: Environmental Sciences

POSITION TITLE: Lecturer in Environmental Science

LOCATION: SUZHOU CAMPUS

SALARY: The salary range for the Lecturer position (equivalent to Assistant Professor in the US system) is as follows:  

Lecturer 5: 27,115-29,866RMB (with the opportunity to go to 33,222RMB based on performance and evaluations)

POSITION OPEN DATE: 1 February 2020

ADVERTISEMENT CLOSING DATE: 31 October 2019

JOB ID: 995910

CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time

UNIVERSITY AND DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a unique collaborative institution, the first and currently the only university in China to offer both UK (University of Liverpool) and Chinese (Ministry of Education) accredited undergraduate degrees. Formed in 2006, the first cohort of students graduated in August 2010. The University now has over 10,000 students studying on campus. The language of instruction is English. XJTLU aims to become truly research-led, and has recently committed significant investment into research development and the expansion of PhD student numbers on campus.

XJTLU is located in the Higher Education Town of Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP). Suzhou has been ranked the 74th most liveable city in the 2018 Global Liveability Index. Additionally, it is well-connected via nearby airports to cities such as Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, and Taipei, and via high-speed rail to other major cities in China. SIP is a major growth zone, including operations run by nearly one-fifth of the Fortune 500 top global companies. Greater Suzhou is now the fourth largest concentration of economic activity in China in terms of GDP, and the SIP has a higher GDP per capita than the UK. The broader Suzhou area encompasses the spirit of both old and new in China, with the historic old town’s canals, UNESCO World Heritage Site gardens, and the I.M. Pei-designed Suzhou Museum attracting millions of tourists annually. SIP offers an excellent quality of life with high environmental standards. The nearby Jinji Lake provides attractive views, by day and by night, and there is a variety of shopping facilities, international and local restaurants, entertainment hubs and nightlife. Suzhou is also home to four international schools.

Through research, education and community engagement, the Health and Environmental Sciences Department at XJTLU seeks to discover, investigate, and solve complex environmental and health problems that affect humans in a rapidly changing urban environment. The department offers globally competitive programs that focus on both local Chinese and international aspects of Public Health and Environmental Sciences.

http://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/departments/academic-departments/health-and-environmental-sciences

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Applications are invited for three lecturer/associate professor position in Environmental Science in the Department of Health and Environmental Sciences at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. 

The position is 40% research, 40% teaching and 20% service. Initial appointment is on a 3-year contract and is equivalent to a tenure track position. Research expertise can be in any basic or applied area of environmental science, such as chemistry, ecology, management, pollution public health impact, etc. The successful appointees will teach courses in Environmental Science and Public health according to current and future Departmental needs. A list of current course offerings can be found on the HES departmental website.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

The successful applicants are required to have a PhD or equivalent degree in Environmental Science or a related field relevant to environmental or public health sciences and appropriate research and teaching experience to be appointed as a Lecturer/Associate Professor. English is the instruction language at XJTLU.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

  • PhD or equivalent degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Geography, Natural Resource Science, Public Health or a related field relevant to environmental sciences
  • Appropriate research experience to be appointed as a Lecturer
  • Fluency in English

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Postdoctoral experience
  • University level teaching experience
  • Research interest in China

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Members of Academic Staff are entitled to subsidies for accommodation, travel, and children’s educational, medical insurance, and a one-time relocation allowance is provided. Overseas staff may receive a tax “holiday,” depending on nationality and personal circumstances.

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 55 may be not eligible for PRC work visa.

TO APPLY:

Please send your application to AcademicPositions@xjtlu.edu.cn. In the subject line write the Position you are applying for and quote the job ID number for reference.

Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 5 parts in the order of:

  • A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
  • A letter of interest
  • Brief research and teaching statements
  • One sample publication
  • Contact Details for Three References

Applications should be received by the closing date stated above. Informal enquiries about the position and the department may be addressed to Head of the Search Committee, Dr. Johannes Knops (Email: Johannes.knops@xjtlu.edu.cn. Other informal enquiries may be addressed to the Staff Management Team at AcademicPositions@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and job ID in your enquiry.

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