School: School of Intelligent Finance and Business, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang)
Position: Faculty Position in Supply Chain Management (Associate / Senior Associate / Full Professor)
Academic Discipline: Supply chain management (quantitative preferred), operation management, information system, and
management science.
Location: Taicang, Greater Suzhou, China
ABOUT XJTLU
In
2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten
university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise
from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has around
25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently
about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and
international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of
courses.
With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and
plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future
education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east.
For detailed information about the
university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.
ABOUT ENTREPRENEUR COLLEGE
(TAICANG)
In 2019, the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) was launched, as a pioneers of, and an educational model
for, the future university and campus in developing talents and leaders to meet local, national, and global challenges arising from the 4th
Industrial Revolution.
Developed in collaboration with the Taicang Municipal Government and industry partners, the XJTLU Entrepreneur
College (Taicang) moved to the university’s newly opened award winning Taicang campus, within Greater Suzhou, in September 2022. As a
result, there are opportunities at all levels for innovative academics in the fields represented by the following schools and education
platforms:
· School of AI and Advanced Computing
· School of Intelligent Finance and Business
· School of Intelligent
Manufacturing Ecosystem
· School of Internet of Things
· School of CHIPS
· School of Robotics
· Academy of Film
and Creative Technology
· Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Hub
ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF INTELLIGENT FINANCE AND
BUSINESS
School of Intelligent Finance and Business (IFB) is one of the seven industry schools at XJTLU
Entrepreneur College (Taicang) dedicated to the education and research of future business intelligence and digitalization. By integrating
supply chain, information technology, financial technology, and entrepreneurial knowledge, and employing “Syntegrative Education” as the
means, it aims to imbue students with innovative thinking and the ability to solve real-world problems based on practical industry
scenarios, cultivating international industry elites who will lead the future development of their fields.
The school currently is
running three programmes, BSc Intelligent Supply Chain, MSc Digital Business and PhD in Business. BSc Intelligent Supply Chain, positioned
at the crossroads of globalization and technological innovation, is dedicated to cultivating elite supply chain management professionals who
can demonstrate innovative spirit and outstanding practical abilities on the international stage. MSc Digital Business aims to cultivate
future business leaders who are equipped with cutting-edge insights, knowledge, and practical skills essential for leading digital
transformation in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
The School of
Intelligent Finance and Business is adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE). SE is a new
model that has been developed by the University to address future challenges from the 4th Industrial Revolution and is a core part of the
University’s strategy for the next ten-year development that stresses innovation and entrepreneurship. SE aims at training syntegrative
leaders with Management skills, International perspective, Discipline-specific knowledge, and adaptability in Industry (MIDI).
The
position seeks individuals who will echo these values and are passionate about undergraduate and graduate student engagement. The University
seeks faculty members who can model the excitement of engagement, discovery, and creativity and who are committed to education as an
integrated and transformational process.
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for future colleagues who
can:
· Understand and have an enterpreneure and innovative mindset, in line with the ethos of the College.
· Deliver
high-quality teaching to undergraduate and graduate students, as evidenced by peers, students and external examiners.
· Supervise
undergraduate and postgraduate students.
· Provide administrative service to the School, the University and its stakeholders.
· Maintain a sustained record of successful PhD supervision.
· Work collaboratively with relevant School(s), College and
University entities to identify opportunities for meaningful and genuine partnership and successful impact-creation for research.
·
Conduct high-quality industry-enhanced research and consultancy contracts, evidenced by contribution that output makes to industry, the
economy, society, environment or culture, beyond the contribution to academic research.
· Maintain good, sustained, and successful
research grants with impact measured by publications in leading journals and other research outputs.
· Create, develop and manage
successful research partnerships with industry, academic institutions, and other external organisations.
· Support innovative
cross-disciplinary research in line with the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) research themes, and become an ambassador for the School for the
promotion of cross-boundary research and teaching activities.
· Engage actively with new educational models and embrace innovative,
interactive, technology-enhanced learning, teaching, and assessment approaches; understand and have an entrepreneur and innovative mindset
in line with College ethos.
· Contribute to the school’s teaching development through mentoring and supporting early career academics
(Associate Professor and above).
· Undertake any other appropriate tasks assigned by the Entrepreneur College or University through
the Dean of School or College Senior Management Team.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Successful
applicants are expected to have:
· A PhD degree in areas such as: supply chain management, operation management, business analytics,
information system management, and management science; or enable to demonstrate an equivalent professional practice and engagement.
Quantitative approach to research is preferred;
· Self-motivated for innovative teaching.
· Clear understanding of the
philosophy and concept of Syntergrative Education;
· Demonstrable past teaching/industry experiences or practices aligned with
Syntegrative Education (SE).
· A commitment to Continual Professional Development in all areas of the role as an academic at the
university.
· Ability to work, teach and research in English
· Strong team-work spirit.
DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
· A good track record of engagement with business and industry.
· University-level
teaching experience.
· Relevant industry experience.
· Appropriate research experience, including working with industry, for
the corresponding academic position level.
· Experience in intensive teaching and problem-based learning, and a willingness to be
innovative in teaching practices.
· An institutional builder, able to work with wider disciplines across the college.
· For
non-Chinese applicants, two years, full time, same subject teaching in a college/university is required by the Chinese work permit
policy.
· For candidates coming from a practitioner’s background or more experiences in industry engagement, we equally welcome those
who have familiarity with the use of enterprise resource planning (SAP), inventory and warehouse management, purchasing and negotiation, or
experiences with specialised areas such as supply chain finance, and supply chains for maritime logistics/food/automotive &
aerospace/semiconductors & electronics /retail & services.
CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS
Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the
provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas.
Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China.
CAREER
DEVELOPMENT
1. Clear career development path with annual review.
2. Professional development training is
provided.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
SALARY: Competitive salary in the market
BENEFITS
1. Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as
o Housing allowance
o Travel allowance
o Education allowance
o Relocation allowance
o Etc.
2. Commercial insurance: international
insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)
3. Paid holidays:
o
Statutory Holidays (13 days)
o Full Paid Holiday (34 days per academic year including university close days and annual leave)
o Family Matters Leave
o Paid Sick Leave
o Marriage Leave
o Paternity Leave
o Parental Leave
o
Etc.
4. Working visa and residence permit in China:
XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application on our university website: https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId
=3139&company=xjtlu
Applications must be submitted in a single PDF file that includes 3 parts in the order of:
• A
Cover Letter
• A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
• Contact Details for
Three References
For specific inquiries relating to the position, please email to HR on Anni.Feng@xjtlu.edu.cn.
