Founded in 1895 as Peiyang University, Tianjin University (TU) is regarded as the pioneer of modern higher education in China. Supported by Chinese Ministry of Education, TU is among the first group of universities to be included in the "985", "211" and "2011" Projects of national investment for developing world recognized universities. Over the years, TU has grown into a world prestigious research university with distinctive quality and strength in education, research and social services. (www.tju.edu.cn)

Positions

TU invites outstanding applicants for full-time professorship, and looks for candidates in the following areas.

In Science or Engineering:

Engineering, natural science, life science, information technology, relevant emerging inter-disciplines, etc.

In Other Academic Fields:

Architecture, economics, business, management, social sciences, relevant emerging inter-disciplines, etc.

Meanwhile, applicants with research background of multi-disciplinary and non-traditional approach are highly expected.

Qualifications

Competitive applicants with outstanding academic performance shall be academic staff from leading university, scientists and researchers from renowned institute and company. Research excellence and potential for future productivity are essential. Additional criteria include leadership and communication skills.

In Science or Engineering:

Applicants shall apply for National Recruitment Program of Global Youth Experts (the National Youth 1000-Talent Program) through TU. Successful candidates will be deemed as the appointee.

In Other Academic Fields:

Applicants will be selected according to their qualifications, academic performance, innovation capability, and leadership.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include establishing a vigorous research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and providing professional/institutional services.

Salary and Support

TU offers an attractive remuneration package. Salary will be commensurate with candidates' qualifications, academic performance and experience. In addition, TU start-up package provides research grant, lab/office space and research–team support.

In Science or Engineering:

Ø An annual pre-tax salary ranging from 400K to 600K RMB will be offered to appointee.

Ø An annual pre-tax salary ranging from 350K to 400K RMB will be offered to the candidates who are shortlisted for interview but not selected in the National Youth 1000-Talent Program.

In Other Academic Fields:

Ø Salary is offered by referring to that of candidates in Science or Engineering.

Application Procedure

Please submit electronically a complete application package consisting of the following documents to oplan@tju.edu.cn. The application deadline is 15th March 2014.

(1) Application form

(2) Detailed curriculum vitae

(3) Publications listing and five full-text representative publications

As for the detailed application procedure and application form, please download from http://hr.tju.edu.cn/zpxx/js/.

Brief Introduction of Tianjin:

Tianjin, where TU is located in, is a metropolis in northern China. It is governed as one of the four direct- administrated municipalities of the People's Republic of China. Tianjin borders Beijing Municipality and Hebei Province, bounded to the east by the Bohai Gulf and portion of the Yellow Sea.

Tianjin remains one of the best cities in public security in China. According to the comprehensive evaluation results of Chinese domestic regional social development level surveyed by National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the public security composite index of Tianjin has ranked in the first group among provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions of China.

In the future, Tianjin will be an international port and sustainable city with a prosperous economy, civilized society, high-level education and scientific development, complete infrastructure and beautiful environment, functioning as the economic center of the North of China in accordance to national strategic deployment.

Contacts

Contact Persons : Dr. LIU Na, Ms. ZHANG Yinlu

Human Resource Department,

Tianjin University, China

E-mail: oplan@tju.edu.cn

Telephone: (+) 86-022-27403932, (+) 86-022-27402079

Fax: (+) 86-022-27404177

Address: 223/Building 9, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300072