Faculty Positions in the Institute of Humanities, ShanghaiTech University

文章来源:人文科学研究院发布时间:2024-06-26浏览次数:14

The Institute of Humanities at ShanghaiTech University, China, invites applications for tenure-track and teaching-track positions including professors, associate professors and assistant professors as well as visiting professors from renowned universities and research institutions.

Located in the city’s hub of high-tech development, ShanghaiTech is a newly established research university that emphasizes academic excellence, an international outlook and cutting-edge innovation. Since its founding in 2013, ShanghaiTech has earned high prestige as a leader in scientific and technological research and education, having rapidly achieved parity with China’s top institutions on multiple academic performance standards. The mission of the Institute of Humanities is to develop and nurture, within the context of Global Humanities, interdisciplinary and transnational research that moves beyond conceived boundaries or divisions, and embraces the ever-changing new horizons. We welcome academics with an international vision and a commitment to excellence in research and teaching to join us at varying stages of their career advancement. As the scope and role of the humanities at ShanghaiTech expands, we are hiring for multiple new positions in various fields. We are especially interested in candidates who have expertise in one or more of the following areas: Philosophy, History, Literature, Political Science, and Interdisciplinary Studies of Science and Humanities. Applicants should have a conferred PhD by time of appointment. In addition to a highly competitive salary, we provide generous research funding. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

 

Teaching & Research Areas

l  Philosophy: Chinese Philosophy, Western Philosophy, Logic, Philosophy of Science, Ethics of Science and Technology, Bioethics, Aesthetics

l  Chinese Language and Literature: Chinese Linguistics, Early-medieval Chinese Literature, , Chinese Film and Media Studies, Comparative Literature (with a focus on China/East Asia)

l  History: World History, Historical Theory, Art History, Intellectual History

l  Foreign Languages and Literature: French, German, Japanese, British and American Literature, Language Pedagogy, Classics, Film and Television Studies/Popular Culture, Political Science and International Relations

l   History and Literature of Early China (from the Shang to Qin dynasties) 

l    Interdisciplinary Studies of Science and Humanities: Candidates with interdisciplinary skills, especially those with expertise in AI such as deep learning and LLM (Large Language Model)

 

Qualifications

 1. Excellent academic background.

 2. Capable of continuously publishing high-impact research, outstanding achievements in his/her area of research, and proven track record of excellent research capacity and potential.

 3. Excellent teaching achievements recognized by experts in relevant field.

 4. Capable of teaching at least three different courses.

   

 Application Procedure

To apply for this position, please submit the following items to hr-ih@shanghaitech.edu.cn:

1.       Cover letter

2.       Curriculum vitae

3.       Teaching& Research statements

4.     1-2 Sample syllabi

5.    Representative publications (three to five articles or monograph)

6.       Names, titles, and contact information for three references (only referees of shortlisted candidates will be contacted.)

 

Our Search Committee will review all applications and further contact you if you are selected as a qualified candidate.


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