Employer: ShanghaiTech University (website)

Jointly organized and established by the Shanghai Municipal Government and Chinese Academy of Sciences, ShanghaiTech is a small-scale, high-level, international research and innovative university. The Institute of Humanities was founded in June 2019, based on the idea that a first-tier university must be supported by the first-tier research and education of humanities. Directly affiliated to ShanghaiTech University, Institute of Humanities is a substantive, comprehensive teaching and research institution. Institute of Humanities undertakes developing both general education and humanities construction, so as to support ShanghaiTech’s ambition to grow into a first-tier university, and promote school reputation of academic excellence at both the national and the international level.

In order to achieve these goals, Institute of Humanities is inviting applications for tenure-track and teaching positions including professors, associate professors and assistant professors from renowned universities and research institutions at home and abroad.

Teaching & Research Areas 

1. Philosophy: Chinese Philosophy, Western Philosophy, Logic, Science Philosophy, Aesthetics
2. Chinese language and literature: Ancient literature, modern literature, literary theory, comparative literature and world literature, Chinese writing
3. History: Chinese history, World history, Historical theory, Art history
4. Foreign Language and Literature: Foreign Language studies in English, French, German and Japanese, British and American literature, French literature, German literature, Japanese and literature

Qualifications 

* Requirements for Professors, Associate professors

• Excellent academic background, PhD degree, undergraduate and graduate studies should be carried out at renowned universities.
• Capable of continuously publishing high-impact research articles on important or top journals, outstanding achievements in his/her area of research.
• High academic reputation in relevant area.
• Available for full-time work.
• Teach three or more different courses.

* Requirements for Assistant professors

• PhD degree form first-tier universities or first-tier disciplines.
• Proven track record of excellent research capacity and potential, active in academic thinking.
• Research achievements recognized by experts in relevant field, capable of opening at least three different undergraduate courses.
• Available for full-time work.

Salary Package 

According to the regulations and evaluation system of Shanghai University of science and technology, we provide highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. Negotiable for exceptional outstanding candidates.

Application Procedure 

• Your personal resume with information about education background, work experience, publications, research programs and academic awards.
• Cover letter with brief introduction of your research and teaching experience as well as your future plan.
• Provide detailed contact information of your three referees and we may contact them directly for sending the reference letters if necessary. Please also indicate your relations with the referees.
• 3-5 representative papers or monograph (full text in electronic version)

Please send the above application documents to hr-ih@shanghaitech.edu.cn. Our Search Committee will review all the applications and contact you further if you are selected as a qualified candidate.

Thank you for joining in ShanghaiTech! 

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Tenure Track Faculty Positions in the School of History, Nanjing University

I. About the School

The School of History first emerged in 1902 as the National History Department of Sanjing Normal School. In 1952, after the amalgamation of National Central University’s Departments of History and Border Politics and the Department of History of Jinling University, Nanjing University’s History Department was born. In December 2014, the Department of History was transformed into the School of History. Today, the School consists of the Department of Chinese History, the Department of World History, the Department of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, and several world-class research institutes, including the Institute of International Relations, and the Institute of Chinese Border Politics.

The School of History now has three first-level disciplines: Chinese History, World History and Archaeology. It has a total of 80 faculty members, including 3 Chang Jiang Scholars, and 3 Distinguished Young Scholars.

The School of History has a long and illustrious history. It not only has an internationally renowned faculty, but also offers a comprehensive range of degree programs covering undergraduate, master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral education. As the School places great importance on the professional and intellectual developments of its faculty members, it provides first-class facilities and excellent administrative support for teaching and academic research.

II. Positions

We now have 4 tenure track positions available (including tenure track assistant professor and tenure track associate professor). The candidates are expected to teach and research in the following areas:

• (1) Chinese History
• (2) World History
• (3) Archaeology

III. Qualifications

(1) Compliance with the applicable laws and regulations as well as enthusiasm toward teaching and research.

(2) Adherence to academic integrity and ethics, with no criminal record.

(3) A Ph.D. in History, Archaeology or related disciplines. Postdoctoral experience at world-leading institutions is preferred.

(4) A successful applicant will be expected to strive for excellence in research, teaching, and student mentorship.

(5) A strong record of research publications and a demonstration of teaching ability are also essential. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

IV. Application Materials Required

(1) Cover letter (specifying research area and position level)

(2) Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications)

(3) An introduction of your research results and their innovative significance

(4) Research Plan

(5) Three reference letters

(6) Teaching Statement

Please login to the talent recruitment platform of Nanjing University (http://zp.nju.edu.cn/) to submit the application materials required.

V. Compensation Package and Support

A successful applicant will be provided with:

(1) Competitive and negotiable salary

(2) Start-up research funds

(3) Quotas to admit graduate students

(4) Short-term lodging and possible housing subsidy

(5) Assistance with children’s school enrollment

VI. Application Deadline

Application deadline: August 20, 2023

VII. Contact Details

Tel.: +86 (0)25-89687150(Ms. Wang)

Email:  wangmin@nju.edu.cn

Website: https://history.nju.edu.cn

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