[ecrea] Lecturer/Associate Professor Positions in Media Studies and Journalism

Lecturer/Associate Professor Positions in Media Studies and Journalism

Department of English, Culture and Communication

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University



Applications are invited for positions in the Department of English, 
Culture and Communication at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. The 
Department specialises in applied linguistics, literary and cultural 
studies, and communication and media. It currently has 18 academic staff 
and over 400 students. Successful applicants will have, or expect 
shortly to receive, a PhD, or be able to demonstrate appropriate 
professional experience. They will have good teaching experience and 
evidence of the ability to produce high quality research publications. 
Candidates for the role of Associate Professor should also have a strong 
track record in teaching and academic supervision, as well as an 
international research profile in their field and a successful record of 
research funding. Candidates with teaching and research expertise in 
media studies, new and digital media, and journalism are encouraged to 
apply.



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 in Years 
2 to 4 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. The Department of 
English, Culture and Communication currently offers five undergraduate 
degree programmes, in English and Finance, English and International 
Business, English and Communication Studies, Applied English, and 
Communication Studies; and the MA TESOL programme. It is well-equipped 
with cutting-edge facilities, including a dedicated interpreting 
laboratory, an SDLTrados professional translation laboratory, and a 
Digital Media Production Laboratory.



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 ($195 billion in 2012). 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 are 
a variety of shopping facilities, international and local restaurants, 
entertainment hubs and a great nightlife.  Suzhou is also home to four 
international schools.



The salary range for the positions is 23,850 – 29,222 RMB/month 
(Lecturer), and 29,664 – 40,497 RMB/month (Associate Professor). 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.



To apply: please visit our website at http://hr.xjtlu.edu.cn to submit 
an online application. Here you will be asked to upload your CV and 
covering letter (in English) outlining your interest in the position, 
and complete an Applicant Information Form and Equal Opportunities Form.



Applications should be received by 22 June 2014 (please quote reference 
LCT1306). Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Head of Department, 
Dr Zhoulin Ruan ((Zhoulin.ruan /at/ xjtlu.edu.cn)).



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