Lecturer in Chinese History
Department of China Studies
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Applications are invited for a position in the Department of China 
Studies at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University.

The successful applicant will have a PhD and be able to demonstrate 
appropriate professional experience. Applicants should have good 
teaching experience and evidence of the ability to produce high quality 
research publications. Applicants are expected to have good language 
skills in both English and Chinese, and be able to teach in English, the 
language of instruction at the university. The successful appointee will 
be expected to teach; to undertake research in their area of 
specialisation on both individual and group projects, and to be actively 
engaged in the publication of the results; and to participate in the 
administration and development of the department of China Studies.

The Department’s focus is on China, its history and culture, society and 
politics, economy and business development. While Chinese language is an 
essential part of its teaching and learning programs, these are 
delivered by the university’s Language Centre.

The Department seeks to appoint a lecturer in Chinese History, with 
teaching to start at the beginning of September 2016. The successful 
appointee will teach two 2nd Level (Year 1 of the University of 
Liverpool degree) modules, one on Chinese History and the other on an 
Introduction to Chinese Literature..

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a unique collaborative 
institution, the first and currently the only university in China to 
offer both UK (University of Liverpool) and Chinese (Ministry of 
Education) accredited undergraduate degrees. Formed in 2006, the first 
cohort of students graduated in August 2010. The University now has 
7,000 students studying on campus. The language of instruction is 
English. XJTLU aims to become truly research-led, and has recently 
committed significant investment into research development and the 
expansion of PhD student numbers on campus.

XJTLU is located in the Higher Education Town of Suzhou Industrial Park 
(SIP), well-connected via nearby airports to cities such as Hong Kong, 
Seoul, Tokyo, and Taipei, and via high-speed rail to other major cities 
in China. SIP is a major growth zone, including operations run by nearly 
one-fifth of the Fortune 500 top global companies. Greater Suzhou is now 
the fourth largest concentration of economic activity in China in terms 
of GDP. The broader Suzhou area encompasses the spirit of both old and 
new in China, with the historic old town’s canals, UNESCO World Heritage 
Site gardens, and the I.M Pei-designed Suzhou Museum attracting millions 
of tourists annually. SIP offers an excellent quality of life with high 
environmental standards. The nearby Jinji Lake provides attractive 
views, by day and by night, and there is a variety of shopping 
facilities, international and local restaurants, entertainment hubs and 
nightlife. Suzhou is also home to four international schools.

The salary range for the Lecturer positions (equivalent to Assistant 
Professor in the US system) is 23,850 – 29,222 RMB/month. In addition, 
members of academic staff are entitled to accommodation and travel 
allowances, medical insurance, and relocation expenses. Overseas staff 
may receive a tax “holiday” of up to three years, depending on 
nationality, residence and personal circumstances.

Applications should be made online (http://hr.xjtlu.edu.cn/) and 
received by 22 April.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae together with a statement 
about their teaching experience in higher education; their research 
experience, publications to date, and a research plan; and any evidence 
of administrative and managerial competence.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to David Goodman, Professor of China 
Studies (Email: [log in to unmask]).