The Zhejiang University/University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJU-UIUC
Institute) in Haining, China is seeking to hire a limited
number of full-time, non-tenured faculty positions to teach first-year
composition classes starting Fall 2024.
All candidates are required to have a
doctorate (preferred) or master’s degree in English or other relevant field,
plus teaching experience at the college level. Preference will be given to
candidates who demonstrate excellence and leadership in teaching writing at the
college level.
About University:
Zhejiang University is a comprehensive,
research-oriented, and innovative university with distinct characteristics and
significant influence both domestically and internationally. It encompasses 13
major disciplines, including science, engineering, and interdiscipline, and
comprises 7 faculties, 39 specialized colleges (departments), 1 engineering
college, 2 Sino-foreign cooperative colleges, and 7 affiliated hospitals. The
university currently has 7 campuses, including Zijingang, Yuquan, Haining and
others, covering a total area of 7,931,901 square meters.
Zhejiang University (ZJU) is one of
China’s top higher education institutions, as well as one of its oldest; its
roots can be traced back to 1897 and the founding of the Qiushi Academy. It has
a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship and a global reputation for
collaboration and creativity.
About ZJU-UIUC Institute:
The ZJU-UIUC Institute is an engineering
college on the Zhejiang University (ZJU) International Campus in Haining, China,
about 120 km southwest of Shanghai. The ZJU-UIUC
Institute conducts teaching and research in broad program themes of Engineering
Sciences for Devices and Applied Materials, Data and Information
Sciences, Energy, Environment, and Sustainable Systems Sciences.
Undergraduate and graduate degrees (Master and PhD) are offered in civil
engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical
engineering. Classes and student activities are conducted in English. Students
are enrolled to earn dual degrees from ZJU and from UIUC. Many of the
Institute’s research activities have important humanities aspects, including
understanding of social and economic impact, consideration of human
interactions, impact on education, and public outreach.
Responsibilities for faculty members in
the English program include teaching three classes per semester of first-year
composition and contributing to service and extracurricular activities on
campus. English faculty members report to the Director of Rhetoric from the University of Illinois as well as the Dean of the
ZJU-UIUC Institute.
Applications must include an application
letter, a complete CV, a philosophy of teaching statement, two sample syllabi
from prior teaching experiences (each no more than five pages in length that
stress assignments, texts, grading policies, and schedules), and names and
contact information of three professional references. References will be
contacted by the Institute to provide letters of recommendation. Strong
candidates will articulate teaching philosophies and practices grounded in
currently accepted disciplinary best practices; provide detailed examples to
demonstrate conscientious, student-centered teaching methods; and provide
specific examples of how they emphasize equity, access and inclusion in their
classrooms by supporting diverse student populations.
All requested information must be received
for your application to be considered. Upload your letter, CV, and other
documents through the application system found at https://my.zjui.illinois.edu/submit/,
or https://zjui.intl.zju.edu.cn/login?return_url=/apply/teacher
or email to: zjuihr@zju.edu.cn. Review of applications will begin on March
15 and continue until positions are filled. Salary is highly competitive with
similar positions at other institutions. For more information, please visit
http://zjui.zju.edu.cn or contact the Institute human resources office at
zjuihr@zju.edu.cn or +86 (571) 8757 2520.
Zhejiang University
and the University
of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign are renowned for their engineering programs and liberal arts
colleges, and have a long history of collaboration. The Institute creates a
unique student experience of multidisciplinary collaboration, technical
leadership, teamwork, and creative excellence. Individuals with diverse
backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and
inclusivity are encouraged to apply and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration without regard to race, national origin, disability, age, or
other personal characteristics.