Xi’an Jiaotong – University of Liverpool – International Business School Suzhou (IBSS)

Contract type: Fixed term and renewable. The third contract is open-ended

About XJTLU

In 2006, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was established by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – one of the top ten universities in China. XJTLU offers a unique international educational experience, combining excellent research practices and expertise from both institutions and giving students the skills and knowledge they need to secure their careers in the global market. XJTLU now has over 25,000 students enrolled in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to around 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently around 2,000 staff, including around 1,000 academic staff, with an almost equal split between PRC nationals and international passport holders. XJTLU offers undergraduate and graduate students more than 100 programs with a variety of courses.

XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Integrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new entrepreneurship education site in Taicang, part of the wider Suzhou, where Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. Taicang will be a pioneer and educational model for future campuses in meeting the challenges emerging from the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new business partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new academies, and the exploration of further potential sites for SE model development.

With a focus on innovative learning, teaching and research, XJTLU builds on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for the UK and other institutional partners. At the same time, XJTLU explores future education by blending educational theory, best practices and culture from the West and the East.
For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.

About International Business School, Suzhou (IBSS)

The International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at Xi’an Jiaotong University-Liverpool is growing in size and influence in pursuit of its vision of becoming a leading international business school. The School is based on the strong principles of internationalism, innovation, inspiration and integrity, which together ensure we have a positive impact on society through teaching, research and business engagement. In this endeavor, IBSS became the youngest business school to receive accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in 2016, and again, the youngest to receive EQUIS accreditation in 2018. After achieving joint accreditation from AMBA and BGA in 2020, IBSS became the 103rd triple-accredited business school globally.

The five departments at IBSS are Accounting, Economics, Finance, Intelligent Operations and Marketing, Strategic Management and Organizations with over 170 faculty members and over 6,000 students from over 60 different countries. IBSS offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA, PhD and executive education programs in all major business disciplines.

The IOM Department, which includes the areas of Operations Management, Information Management, Marketing and Project Management, is set to become an independent academic unit at the start of the 2020/21 academic year, as a result of the split of the original Management Department. At present, the IOM Department has a strong team of 40 academic members, who publish in top journals, such as Production and Operations Management (UTD), Journal of Operations Management (UTD), MIS Quarterly (UTD), Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science (ABS 4*), British Journal of Management (ABS 4), European Journal of Operational Research (ABS). 4), Journal of Service Research (ABS 4), International Journal of Information Management (ABDC A*), International Journal of Production Economics (ABDC A*), Decision Support Systems (ABDC A*) and others. Members of the department teach a large number of undergraduate students in Marketing, Business Administration, Information Management and Information Systems programs as well as graduate students enrolled in the Master of Operations and Supply Chain Management and the Master of Project Management as well as the Master of Management or IMBA.

Responsibilities

Applications are invited to the Information and Marketing Department of IBSS of XJTLU. XJTLU is a research-led university. In this context, although the workload of IBSS faculty is generally shared between teaching, research, and service, early career faculty are expected to spend most of their time in research, followed by teaching, and then service. Research activities include publishing research articles, attending international conferences, and applications for research funding. The College’s research performance is measured against internationally recognized journal quality lists such as the Guide to Academic Journals (UK) – also known as the ABS List – and the ABDC List (Australia). The target levels on these lists are ABS3/ABDC-A or higher.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver lectures and tutorials across all years of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes; To supervise bachelor’s, master’s, and perhaps doctoral theses.

Qualifications/Experience

Essential qualifications/experience
The successful applicant for the position of Full Professor will also be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Excellent educational record,
• A large record of high-quality academic publications,
• A number of external research grants,
• Successful experience in doctoral supervision.

Desired qualifications/experience
The successful applicant for the position is preferred to have the following qualities:

• Experience in curriculum design and program development,
• Participation with the professional community,
• Ability to adapt to work in a team environment.

Nationality and visa regulations

Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong University-Liverpool is regulated under Chinese labor laws and must comply with provincial government regulations. This regulation stipulates who is entitled to legal employment in relation to obtaining work permits and work visas. Please be aware that candidates over the age of 65 may not be eligible for a work visa in the People’s Republic of China.

Career development

• A clear career development path with annual review.
• Professional development training is provided.

Compensation and benefits

salary: Market competitive salary

benefits

1. Allowance: XJTLU provides different monthly/annual/one-time allowances

• Housing allowance
• Travel allowance
• Children’s education allowance
• Transportation allowance
• etc.

2. Commercial Insurance: Customized international insurance plans for XJTLU employees and their family members. (Details refer to university policy)
3. Paid Leave:

• Public holidays (11 days)
• Annual leave (36 days)
• Family leave
• Paid sick leave
• Marriage leave
• paternity leave
• Parental leave
• etc.

4. Work visa and residence permit in China:

• XJTLU sponsors work visa and residence permit in China for employees.

To apply

Please submit your application on our university website. Applications must be submitted in one PDF file containing 3 parts in the following order:

• Cover letter
• Current CV, including country of citizenship and highest degree level
• Contact details for three references

For specific inquiries related to the position, please email Department Chair Dr. Daniel Hampson at Daniel.Hampson@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal inquiries can be directed to Human Resources Ms. Ye Lan at Ye.Lan@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please mention the position and job ID in your enquiry.