Shanghai Jiao Tong University is a major research university in Shanghai. Established on April 8, 1896, it is one of China's oldest universities. In recent years, SJTU consistently features in the world's top 100 universities as ranked by the Academic Ranking of World Universities, the QS World University Rankings, and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Established in 2020, the School of Education (SOE) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is a young academic institution with a long history. Tracing back to 1897, Nanyang College created the first teacher education program in China. In 1985, the Program of Higher Education was established in SJTU, which outgrew as the Graduate School of Education in 2007 and then expanded to SOE to serve both secondary and post-secondary education since 2020.
I. SOE is now seeking talents in the following fields:
1. Curriculum and Instruction (teaching experience in math, physics, chemistry and interdisciplinary curricula in high school will be a plus)
2. School Psychology and Counseling
3. Education Theory
4. Future Education
II. Job Vacancies
Endowed Chair, Distinguished Professor, Full Professor, Associate Professor (tenured), Associate Professor (tenure-track), Assistant Professor, etc
III. Job Requirements
Endowed Chair/Distinguished Professor/Full Professor
1. Professors or an equivalent position in a world-class university or a world-class academic research institution;
2. Having achieved peer-recognized outstanding academic accomplishments and significant international influence in related fields;
3. Physically and mentally healthy; with excellent integrity, work ethics and team spirit.
Associate Professor (tenured)/Associate Professor (tenure-track)
1. Having obtained a doctorate at a world-class university or in a world-class academic field, with more than three years of work experience;
2. Excellent in teaching, experienced in lecturing courses and supervising doctoral students;
3. Having demonstrated excellent academic research capability and had outstanding academic achievements;
4. Physically and mentally healthy; with excellent integrity, work ethics and team spirit.
Assistant Professor
1. Having obtained a doctorate from a world-class university or a world-class academic field;
2. Having strong academic research and teaching capability, and the potential to be an outstanding faculty member;
3. Physically and mentally healthy; with excellent integrity, work ethics and team spirit.
**A satisfactory proficiency in the Chinese language is required for our faculty positions, which means if you are not a native Chinese speaker, you need to show proof of your language proficiency.
IV. Remuneration and Compensation Packages
We provide a highly competitive salary commensurate, a comprehensive benefit package, reasonable start-up funds, and other financial support.
V. How to Apply
Please prepare following application materials and documents:
1. Curriculum vitae (First name_Last name_CV. pdf);
2. Personal statement (First name_Last name_PS. pdf);
3. Three representative academic papers (less than five years)；
4. Three recommendation letters.
VI. Contact us
If you are interested in applying, please send your “personal application material + academic fields + application position” to:
soe_office@sjtu.edu.cn
Contact: Ms. Chen
Address: Chen Ruiqiu Bldg, 800 Dongchuan Rd, Shanghai, China 200240
