Professor

China Funding; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 280,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidies for accommodation

Travel subsidies

Children's education benefits

Medical insurance

Relocation allowance

Possible tax holiday for overseas staff

Job summary

An international academic institution located in Palo Alto is seeking candidates for various academic ranks, including Postdoctoral Fellow, Assistant Professor, and others. The successful candidates will be responsible for extensive teaching, leadership in curriculum development, and enhancing the institution’s research profile. A PhD, teaching experience, and a strong publications record are essential. The compensation package includes competitive salaries and various benefits for academic staff.

Qualifications

• A PhD in a closely aligned area and PG Cert HE or equivalent.
• Few years of teaching/research experience at a university after PhD.
• PhD supervision capability.
• Strong publications record in an area of expertise.
• Success in obtaining research grants.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Extensive teaching of typically two modules/courses per year.
• Provide leadership in curriculum development.
• Enhance research profile at an international level.
• Assume administrative responsibilities based on experience.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Fluency in English

Education

PhD in a closely aligned area

PG Cert HE or equivalent

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.