Associate Professor

China Funding; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation subsidy

Travel support

Children's education assistance

Medical insurance

One-time relocation allowance

Job summary

China Funding invites applications for five academic ranks: Postdoctoral Fellow, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor, and Chair Professor. Successful candidates will teach, publish, secure research funding, supervise students, and lead curriculum development while elevating the university’s international research standing.

Applicants should have a PhD in a closely related field, evidence of supervision, a strong publication record, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• PhD in a closely aligned area with PG Cert HE or equivalent.
• Few years of teaching/research experience at university level after PhD.
• PhD supervision capacity.
• Strong publications record in area of expertise.
• Evidence of success in obtaining research grants.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Teach typically two modules/courses per year (one per semester).
• Provide leadership in curriculum development and international research profile.
• Assume administrative responsibilities as per experience.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Fluent English

Motivated

Education

PhD in a closely aligned area

PG Cert HE or equivalent

PhD supervision capacity

Strong publications record

Grants track record

Job description

Position

Positions are open at five distinct ranks: Postdoctoral Fellow, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor, and Chair Professor.

Responsibilities and Duties

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 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

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Professional memberships such as BCS, IET, ACM, IEE and HEA
• Strong knowledge / experience in international higher education

Compensation Package

Range of Annual Base Pay:
Lecturer: 280k‑320k RMB
Assistant Professor: 360k‑400k RMB
Associate Professor: 450k‑490k RMB
Senior Associate Professor: 540k‑580k RMB
Professor: Above 620k RMB, negotiable
Members of Academic Staff are entitled to subsidies for accommodation, travel, childrens educational, medical insurance, and a one‑time relocation allowance is provided. Overseas staff may receive a tax holiday, depending on nationality and personal circumstances.