[Commlist] Job vacancy for Head, Department of Media and Communication, Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University, Suzhou, China

Head, Department of Media and Communication

Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University – School of Humanities and Social 
Sciences


Position Overview:

School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department:  Media and Communication (School of Humanities and Social 
Sciences)

Academic Discipline: Media and Communication Studies

Position Title: Head, Department of Media and Communication

Location: Suzhou Campus

Job Requisition ID: 1778

Position Open Day：14 October 2020 

Advertisement Closing Date: 18 November 2020

Contract Type: Full-Time


University and Department Overview:

 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a unique collaborative 
institution and the first joint-venture university in China to offer 
both UK (University of Liverpool) and Chinese (Ministry of Education) 
accredited undergraduate degrees for all programmes. Formed in 2006, the 
first cohort of students graduated in August 2010. The University now 
has almost 15,000 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). Suzhou has been ranked the 74th most liveable city in the 2018 
Global Liveability Index. Additionally, it is 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, and the SIP 
has a higher GDP per capita than the UK. 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.

XJTLU’s Department of Media and Communication is home to faculty from 
many countries around the world. The Department delivers a BA Media and 
Communication Studies and an MSc Media and Communication. Faculty also 
supervise PhD students. The research strengths of the Department include 
Journalism, Film Studies, Digital Media, and Cultural Studies.  


Roles & Responsibilities:

  *  Provide leadership at departmental and school levels in teaching,
    research and service.
  * Develop and implement a strategic vision for the department, in
    alignment with the university’s strategic plan.
  * Allocate, manage and deploy resources to support the operations of
    the department.
  * Promote a culture of academic excellence and collegiality in the
    department, as well as cross-disciplinary collaborations.
  * Contribute to the further development of the Department’s programmes.
  * Coordinate and deliver modules in the Department’s programmes.
  * Maintain a publication record appropriate for the discipline and
    designation.
  * Apply to external research funds.

Personal Attributes:  

  * The ability to adapt to institutional changes, identify desirable
    outcomes and achieve goals within a specified timeframe.
  * The ability to establish and maintain effective working
    relationships with colleagues and work cooperatively within the
    Department, School, University, and international networks.


Essential Qualifications/Experience:  

  * Relevant PhD with ideally 10 years of university experience.
  * Successful record of higher education administrative experience,
    including strategic planning and budget management.
  * Substantial experience with programme development and curriculum
    design.
  * PhD supervision experience.
  * Appropriate publication record for discipline.
  * Successful record of external grant applications.
  * Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (e.g. HEA
    Fellow status) or equivalent.
  * Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence.

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

  * Significant experience in international higher education.
  * Cross-cultural sensitivity.
  * Familiarity with China and Chinese higher education.
  * Familiarity with the British system of higher education

Compensation Package:

Members of Academic Staff receive generous subsidies for accommodation, 
travel, children’s education, and medical insurance. A relocation 
allowance is provided. Non-Chinese passport holders may qualify for 
multi-year income tax “holidays”, depending on nationality and tax 
residency.


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. 
 Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work 
visa in the P.R. China.


To Apply:  

Please submit your application Online 
https://career15.sapsf.cn/career?career_company=xjtlu 
<https://career15.sapsf.cn/career?career_company=xjtlu>  then find the 
Requisition ID 1778. Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file 
that includes 3 parts in the order of:  

  * A cover letter 
  * A current CV, including country of citizenship, and highest degree
    level
  * Contact Details for Three References 
Applications should be received by the closing date stated above. 
Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Recruiting Team at 
(Xinyun.Yang /at/ xjtlu.edu.cn) <mailto:(Xinyun.Yang /at/ xjtlu.edu.cn)>. Please quote 
the position and job ID in your enquiry.

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