School: School of Science
Department: Chemistry
Position: Head of Department
Location: Suzhou, China
Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended
UNIVERSITY AND DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
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 over 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.
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 Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model.
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 DEPARTMENT
The Chemistry Department was established in 2011. Our international department has 15 academic staff actively engaged in high quality teaching and research in the areas of material science, computational chemistry and biomedical chemistry. The Department currently delivers one undergraduate BSc programme in ‘Applied Chemistry’ and one Master programme ‘MRes in Advanced Chemistry’. In 2017, our BSc in Applied Chemistry programme was accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the first RSC accreditation of its kind in China.
For more information:
https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/school-of-science/chemistry
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The position of Head of Department [HoD] is crucial to the effective operation of XJTLU. Departments are the fundamental building blocks of the School and University, and the Head is a critically important communication link between the School and University and the individual members of academic staff. The HoD is responsible to the Dean of their School and the Vice President for Academic Affairs for the entire operation and performance of the department and the professional behaviour of each individual member of staff. The HoD is a key leader, manager, and administrator without whom the university cannot function.
Qualified candidates should have a relevant PhD degree with substantial high-quality publications and competitive grant records, recognised status as an international leader in the field, and a record of successful academic leadership. The research achievements of the Department have gained national and international recognition, and the next HoD will be expected to build on this success to further elevate the Department as one of the leaders in the field. The term of appointment is three years.
Position Leadership
Position Administration
- Individual staff work allocation
- Budget development and expenditure
- Financial approvals for expenditure from departmental budget
- Ensuring quality and standards are upheld, including accreditation requirements
- Staff appointments; identifying need, defining the specification and justification, organizing recruitment, overseeing interview panel arrangements, and recommending appointment
- Formal staff Professional Development Reviews and processes
- Staff disciplinary issues
- Student disciplinary issues and complaints
- Assignments of administrative duties to other staff
- Implementation of staff attendance and absence policy
- Leave of absence approvals
- Dissemination of information regarding the development of the university, especially changes to policy, university regulations, and issues discussed at the Academic Leadership Group.
- Maintenance of record of staff authorised and unauthorised absences
- Ensuring that the requirements of PRC legislation and XJTLU regulation on Health and Safety are all met.
Position Management
Position Key Relationship
RESPONSIBILITIES
The HoD is responsible to the Dean of their School and the Vice President Academic Affairs for the academic development of the department. This includes research performance, teaching delivery, and outreach activities.
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.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
SALARY: Competitive salary in the market
BENEFITS:
- Housing allowance
- Travel allowance
- Education allowance
- Relocation allowance
- Etc.
- Statutory Holidays (11 days)
- Annual Leave (36 days)
- Family Matters Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Marriage Leave
- Paternity Leave
- Parental Leave
- Etc.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application Online through the link below: https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3218&company=xjtlu
Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes three (3) parts in the order of:
For general enquiries, please email Dean, School of Science Dr. John Moraros at [email protected] or the Recruiting Team, Ms. Zhi Yang at [email protected] . Please quote the position and job ID in your enquiry.
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