Faculty Position in Education

School: Academy of Future Education

Department:Department of Educational Studies

Position:Faculty Positions in Education (All Ranks)

Location:Suzhou China

Contract Type:Fixed-term renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006 Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool UK and Xian Jiaotong University China a C9 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 25000 enrolled students in both Suzhou China and Liverpool in the UK with plans to grow to 35000 students soon. There are currently about 2500 staff among which about 1300 academic staff from more than 60 countries. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 120 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.

XJTLU will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026 entering a new and exciting phase of its development 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 College (XEC) in a new campus located in Taicang city which is a part of wider Suzhou. The XEC site is 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 University of Liverpool and Xian Jiaotong University innovation of teaching and research through XJTLU Education AI framework and the continued development of new academies to build an institutional ecosystem.

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.

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ABOUT ACADEMY OF FUTURE EDUCATION (AOFE)

The Academy of Future Education of Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University is an educational innovation ecosystem that focuses on research exploration support and dissemination of philosophy and best practices for future education. The core mission of the Academy is to impact education innovation and reform in China and beyond through a variety of projects and programmes based on fundamental approaches in educational innovation and systemic development designed to contribute to the future of education. The Academy supports individuals and institutions at all levels including all the K-15 schools as well as vocational education and higher education institutions.

Four units make up the Academy namely the Department of Educational Studies (EDS) Institute of Leadership & Education Advanced Development (ILEAD) and Educational Development Unit (EDU) Learning Institute for Future Excellence (LIFE). Key projects of the Academy include the following programmes:

• Masters and doctoral degree programmes in education

• Research projects on future education
• Education innovation community
• Professional development programmes for educational practitioners
• Student learning excellence support programmes
• Online-onsite hybrid learning environment and resources

AoFEs Six Strategic Research Foci:

• Life-long education and professional development
• Child development and family education
• Student-centered education and educational experiences
• Managing and leading change towards future education
• Technology-driven education innovation
• Cooperative and work-intergrated education

The Department of Educational Studies (EDS) where this position is located is guided by a vision to become a globalized education hub cultivating future educators through student-centred research-led and innovative experiences in the syntegrative educational environment. The Department now has 25 faculty examining a broad array of educational issues such as life-long education and professional development; student-centred education and educational experience; technology-enhanced education; education management and leadership; child development and family education; and other relevant areas. EDS also delivers an extensive range of postgraduate modules forming three Masters programs: MA Global Education MA Child Development and Family Education and MSc Digital addition the Department recently launched a new Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) programme. Through teaching research and public engagement the academic staff are an integral part of an educational innovation ecosystem that focuses on research exploration support and dissemination of philosophy and best practices for future education.

Research is also a key area of focus for the Academy and the Department; to support staff and build capacity the Academy has recently created multiple Research Centres and research Special Interest Groups (SIGs) tied to the Academys strategic research foci which make collaborative research easier and more impactful as well as serving as sources for research funding for faculty.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Applications are invited for the Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Associate Professor/Professor position in a variety of disciplinary topics relevant to the Department of Educational Studies research and programme portfolio described above and on the AoFE website: Department of Educational Studies is looking for future colleagues in all relevant fields with a particular focus on areas including:

• Curriculum and instruction
• Educational measurement and assessment
• Entrepreneurship and innovation
• Educational leadership management and administration
• Counseling particularly candidates with clinical counseling experience and/or licensures (SLT OT SEN etc.)
• Educational psychology or mental health
• Experiential learning including work based/integrated learning internships and apprenticeships and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
• Engineering education or training of engineers such as mechanics electronics civil engineering industrial internet etc.
• Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED)
• Educational game design and development (skills: Unity Unreal)
• Fundamentals of Machine Learning data mining and Big Data analytics
• Neuroscience for Education (EEG EMG GSR EDA HR ST RR HRV BPR etc.)
• Image and video processing
• Technological project management
• STEM education
• Instructional science and technology
• Computational Social Science
• Technology enhanced education/Mobile Learning/Micro credential
• Global education
• Special education

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Embraces innovative interactive student-centred learning teaching and assessment approaches;
• Has and understands the need for an innovative spirit and transformational approach in education in line with the ethos of XJTLU and the Academy of Future Education;
• Delivers high-quality teaching to graduate students with a track record in teaching and evaluation as examples.

• Supervises postgraduate students theses and dissertations;
• Conducts impactful research and is able to provide evidence of the ability or potential to produce impactful research publications;
• Provides administrative services as expected at all levels to the Department School University and its stakeholders and support extra-curricular activities for students staff and discipline as expected;
• Demonstrates appropriate professional experiences in the above areas;
• Performs all other duties assigned by the supervisor or manager.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES (Assistant or Associate Professor):

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Applicants with a terminal degree (e.g. PhD EdD) from a wide range of areas related to future education perspectives (or who are in the final stages of completing a terminal degree) especially in those areas in the above Roles and Responsibilities section are welcome.
• Fluent in English and the ability to effectively deliver postgraduate-level modules in English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) context particularly on Masters and doctoral degree programmes.
• Teaching experience at the postgraduate level particularly on Masters degree programmes.
• Able to work in a diverse and dynamic environment where cross-team or inter-/intra- department collaboration is encouraged.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• A track record of teaching and research in the priority areas listed above and/or other relevant fields with a future education perspective.
• Experiences in innovative teaching and curriculum development.
• Administrative and leadership experiences in K-15 schools international schools vocational education higher education international development organizations or educational industry/enterprises contexts.
• Existing connections with scholars and practitioners in the field including international networks and/or the interest in building such networks.
• Successful record of research funding in the field.
• Experience in supervision of doctoral and Masters students in education or closely related fields is desired.
• A track record in designing and delivering education programmes executive coaching academic supervision and management consulting for educational institutions and practitioners.

CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS

Employment at Xian 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

1. Clear career development path with annual review.
2. Professional development trainings are provided.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SALARY: Competitive salary in the market

BENEFITS

1. Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as
   • Housing allowance
   • Travel allowance
   • Kids education allowance
   • Relocation allowance
   • Etc.

1. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)

1. Paid holidays:
   • Statutory Holidays (13 days)
   • Annual Leave (34 days)
   • Family Matters Leave
   • Paid Sick Leave
   • Marriage Leave
   • Paternity Leave
   • Parental Leave
   • Etc.

1. Working visa and residence permit in China:
2. XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application on our university website 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 the Acting Head Department of Educational Studies Dr. Na Li at . Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR at .