Faculty positions

About the Position

Institute of Humanities at ShanghaiTech University is inviting applications for tenure-track professors, associate professors, and assistant professors from renowned universities and research institutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research and publish in top journals.
• Teach a variety of courses in the respective fields.
• Engage in academic activities and contribute to the university community.

Teaching & Research Areas

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

Requirements

Professors, Associate Professors

• Excellent academic background, PhD degree.
• Proven track record of publishing high-impact research articles.
• High academic reputation in the relevant area.
• Available for full-time work.
• Teach three or more different courses.

Assistant Professors

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

We Offer

• Reasonable start-up funds and spacious office.
• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments.
• Comprehensive benefit package, negotiable for exceptional outstanding applicants.
• On-campus faculty apartments with affordable rent.
• Support with children’s education; affiliated kindergarten, primary and middle schools.

Application Procedure

1. Resume with information about the applicant’s education and work experience, publications, research programs, and academic awards (sent via email).
2. Brief description of research and teaching experience.
3. Three reference letters.
4. 3-5 representative research articles (electronic version).

Interested applicants could send the application material to [email protected]. Institute of Humanities will evaluate all applications together and contact shortlisted applicants for an on-site interview organized by the Recruitment Committee. Information about applicants who pass the interview will be reported to the University for final decision. Successful applicants will then go through formal procedure to join Institute of Humanities.

About the Company

ShanghaiTech is a young resource-rich university with a modern residential campus in the heart of Shanghai Pudong’s Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park. With an academic focus on STEAM research, ShanghaiTech is committed to carrying out China’s national development strategy and nurturing the next generation of innovative scientists, inventors, and entrepreneurs.