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The Liberal Arts Division at the University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (JI) seeks to fill a non-tenure-track long-term teaching faculty position in humanities and social sciences. The UM-SJTU Joint Institute (JI) was founded in 2006, following a strategic partnership between the University of Michigan (UM) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). Both partner universities are committed to developing JI into a world-class institute for engineering education. The Chinese government recognizes JI as an exemplar of Sino-American collaboration in higher education. In 2014, JI also received the prestigious Andrew Heiskell Award for “Innovation in International Education” from the Institute of International Education (IIE). JI currently offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE), and Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), all in keeping with UM curriculum objectives. All course instruction is in English. The Liberal Arts Division at the JI offers a variety of courses in humanities and social sciences, providing foundational knowledge in human history, society, and culture. Our educational goals are to expose students to the world beyond their specialized area of study, nurturing future leaders with global visions. We are looking for colleagues with a passion for liberal arts education and cross-disciplinary interests to join us. Candidates who work in the following fields are particularly welcomed to apply: anthropology, art history, history of science, economics, film study, or sociology. A PhD degree in hand is required. JI operates on a three-semester schedule, and the successful candidate is expected to teach six courses a year, two courses per semester. All coursework in JI is delivered in English on our Minhang campus in Shanghai, China. Responsibilities

• Design and teach undergraduate liberal arts education courses related to his/her field of expertise
• Prepare for classes, design homework and supervise examination
• Maintain office hours (2 hours per course per week) to meet with students
• Provide guidelines to student teaching assistants
• Upload course material and relevant information to course website
• Participate in curriculum development and planning and other common non-teaching services

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant discipline required
• College level teaching experience is highly expected
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in China and/or in working with Chinese students
• Experience in teaching engineering students preferred

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary, based on education and experience
• Health insurance
• A supplemental housing subsidy
• Moving allowance
• Chinese Language courses and other activities and facilities available to faculty of the university

  To apply for this position, please send items 1 through 5 in a single PDF document to Human Resources at ji-ss@sjtu.edu.cn.

1. Cover letter (please mention where you learned of this position)
2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy, either woven into the Cover Letter or presented as a separate document
3. CV
4. Diploma of Ph.D. degree
5. Previous teaching evaluations (by students) if available
6. Three confidential letters of reference or contact information for three references

The UM-SJTU Joint Institute (JI) was founded in 2006, following a strategic partnership between the University of Michigan (UM) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). Both partner universities are committed to developing JI into a world-class institute for engineering education. The Chinese government recognizes JI as an exemplar of Sino-American collaboration in higher education. In 2014, JI also received the prestigious Andrew Heiskell Award for “Innovation in International Education” from the Institute of International Education (IIE). JI currently offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE), and Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), all in keeping with UM curriculum objectives. All course instruction is in English. The Liberal Arts Division at the JI offers a variety of courses in humanities and social sciences, providing foundational knowledge in human history, society, and culture. Our educational goals are to expose students to global issues and help them develop skills to meet the challenges of cross-cultural engagement. We are looking for a scholar-teacher in philosophy or related discipline, who can teach the required course in professional ethics as well as elective courses in his/her field of expertise. Our professional ethics course introduces students to engineering and technology ethics, with a cross-cultural and international focus. Its ultimate goals are to increase students’ ethical awareness and their understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities in global contexts and to identify and navigate ethical issues involving technology. JI operates on a three-semester schedule. The successful candidate is expected to teach 6 courses a year, 3-4 credits each course. Responsibilities

• Teach Professional Ethics and elective courses in his/her field of expertise
• Prepare for classes, design homework and supervise examination
• Maintain office hours (2 hours per course per week) to meet with students
• Provide guidelines to student teaching assistants on grading and other tasks
• Upload course material and relevant information to course website
• Participate in curriculum development and planning and other common non-teaching services

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy or related discipline
• University teaching experience is highly expected
• Experience in working with speakers of English as an additional language is a plus
• Experience in teaching engineering students preferred

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary, based on education and experience
• Health insurance
• A supplemental housing subsidy
• Moving allowance
• Chinese Language courses and other activities and facilities available to faculty of the university

To apply for this position, please send items 1 through 5 in a single PDF document to Human Resources at ji-hr@sjtu.edu.cn

1. Cover letter (please mention where you learned of this position)
2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy, either woven into the Cover Letter or presented as a separate document
3. CV
4. Diploma of Ph.D. degree
5. Previous teaching evaluations (by students) if available
6. Three confidential letters of reference or contact information for three references

APPLICATION INFORMATION Contact: University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute Email Address: ji-hr@sjtu.edu.cn

The Academic Writing and Humanities departments at UM-SJTU JI, located in Shanghai, China invites applications for full-time positions in Academic Writing and Intellectual Breadth. The positions offer an exciting opportunity to teach some of the highest-achieving students in China while living in Shanghai, a world-class, cosmopolitan metropolis. The successful candidates will contribute directly to the continuing development of a young program in collaboration with an energetic and diverse community of faculty members. The UM-SJTU JI is an English-based higher education institute founded in 2006, in collaboration between the University of Michigan and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. This partnership commits fully to developing JI as a world-class institute for engineering education. In 2014, JI was the first Chinese institution to win the prestigious Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education—one of the highest honors in international higher education. In a short time, JI has become an exemplary model of Sino-American educational collaboration. First-Year Academic Writing (AW) courses are sequenced over the Fall and Spring trimesters and aim to teach students the principles, conventions, and styles of Academic Writing. Essay assignments focus on critical thinking skills, the multi-draft writing process, and academic research across a variety of genres and disciplines. The LAD values diversity and innovation, and individual lecturers are encouraged to develop their own courses based on subjects and texts within their own fields of research. Intellectual Breadth (IB) courses encompass a variety of non-engineering disciplines including Philosophy, Social Sciences, Literature, History, and Creative Writing. This coursework is equivalent to what is often called “general education” and it serves a critical function in broadening the intellectual horizons of our high-achieving students. JI operates on a trimester schedule, and successful candidates are expected to teach six courses a year. The anticipated teaching ratio for this position is 4 AW and 2 IB courses, two courses per trimester, scheduled approximately as follows: A 13-week Fall trimester, mid-September to early December A 10-week, accelerated Spring trimester, late-February to late-April A 14-week Summer trimester, mid-May to early August Due to the irregularity of Chinese and American holidays, JI’s Winter vacation lasts from early December to late-February, and summer vacation lasts from early August to mid-September. Please note that SJTU’s hiring process is a rather long timeline and candidates should set their expectations and plan accordingly. Responsibilities

• Teach First-Year Academic Writing courses
• Teach Intellectual Breadth courses according to faculty qualifications and interest and according to institutional needs
• Prepare and conduct lectures, design homework, and supervise examinations
• Maintain office hours
• Guide Teaching Assistants
• Maintain a course website containing teaching materials and relevant course information
• Participate in program development and other common non-teaching, service duties

Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant discipline
• Two years of full-time or equivalent university teaching experience in Academic Writing
• Experience designing a self-standing, evidence-based, First-Year Academic Writing course
• Interest or experience in China and/or in working with Chinese students
• Experience teaching non-native English speakers

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary, based on education and experience
• Health insurance
• A supplemental housing subsidy
• Moving allowance reimbursement
• Chinese language courses

To apply for this position, please send your application materials to both the JI Human Resources office at ji-acwr@sjtu.edu.cn and to Dr. Ryan Thorpe, the search chair, at ryan.thorpe@sjtu.edu.cn. For any inquiries, please contact Dr. Thorpe. Please submit items 1-4 below together in one single pdf document labeled with applicant name and position title.

1. Cover letter (please mention where you learned of this position)
2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy, either woven into the Cover Letter or presented as a separate document
3. CV with contact information for three references.
4. Recent Teaching Evaluations

Applicants who have advanced through the first round of interviews will be asked to provide a short teaching demonstration.

The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (JI) invites applications for Assistant, Associate and Full Teaching Professor positions in all emerging fields related to Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), and Material Science & Engineering (MSE). The JI was founded in 2006 in Shanghai, China, with strong support from both partner universities and the Chinese government. It offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. programs in ECE, ME, and MSE. The JI models itself after world class U.S. research universities, in terms of academic environment, faculty expectations, graduate research and undergraduate curricula. Both ME and ECE programs are ABET accredited. English is the official language of JI. The students are among China’s best. Requirements:

• A doctoral degree in related field;
• Native-level English skills;
• For ECE, rich experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in but not limited to computer, circuits, electromagnetics, and control;
• For ME, rich experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in but not limited to robotics, design and manufacturing, dynamics and vibration, mechatronics and control;
• Lab development experience a plus;
• Industrial experience a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver up to 6 courses per academic year;
• Guide teaching assistants in conducting recitation classes and grading students’ work;
• Participate in other institutional activities, including curriculum development, committee service, etc.

Application Materials (all in one pdf file):

1. 1. Cover letter that details your background and qualifications
   2. Curriculum Vita
   3. Degree diploma (photocopy)
   4. Samples of recent teaching evaluation by students
   5. Names of three references
   6. Other supporting materials

If you are interested in the position, please send your application materials to ji-hr@sjtu.edu.cn. (Please mention where you read the ads) If you want to know more about UM-SJTU Joint Institute, please go to: http://ji.sjtu.edu.cn.

The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (JI) cordially invites scholars with rich teaching experience and well-established research in all emerging fields related to Mechanical Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering to spend the summer of 2019 (May 13 – August 9) at JI. This is an opportunity for the participating scholars to learn about the JI, explore research collaborations with JI faculty, recruit top quality Chinese students for graduate study, and experience Shanghai, one of the most dynamic, internationalized, and safest cosmopolitan cities in the world. A visiting faculty member is expected to teach at least one course. While the preferred length of the course is 13 weeks (the entire summer), 8-week arrangement may be an option. The compensation is competitive. Transportation is covered. Lodging with paid utility in the downtown area of Shanghai is also provided. Requirements:

• A doctoral degree in related field;
• Native-level proficiency in English;
• Preferred teaching experience in introduction to engineering, computer, robotics, circuits, design and manufacturing, and control;

Application Materials:

1. Complete Curriculum Vita (including a list of courses taught)
2. Recent teaching evaluation
3. Please send your application materials to Dr. Gang Zheng at gzheng@sjtu.edu.cn. (Please mention where you read the ads.)

The JI was founded in 2006 in Shanghai, China with strong support from both partner universities and the Chinese government. It offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Materials Science & Engineering. The JI models itself after world class U.S. research universities, in terms of academic environment, faculty expectations, graduate research and undergraduate curriculum. Both ME and ECE programs are ABET accredited. English is the official language. The students are among China’s best. If you want to know more about the JI, please go to: http://ji.sjtu.edu.cn.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University – UM-SJTU Joint Institute Location: Shanghai, China         Position: Full time, teaching only Contract: Multi-year, renewable Salary range: From 330,000 CNY About us: The UM-SJTU Joint Institute was established jointly by the University of Michigan and Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2006 with the vision of being the first and foremost international engineering institute in China and one of the best in the world. The Joint Institute offers Bachelor, Master and PhD programs in engineering, following the curriculum of the University of Michigan. All classes are taught exclusively in English. It has a top-tier faculty team and an extremely talented and motivated student body. Graduates are routinely placed at postgraduate schools of top universities around the world and recruited by multinational companies. To find out more about UM-SJTU Joint Institute, please visit http://ji.sjtu.edu.cn. About the position: The Joint Institute is looking for an instructor to teach undergraduate and graduate mathematics courses for engineering students. Depending on the applicant’s experience, a title of Assistant, Associate or Full Teaching Professor is offered. Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities include delivering up to 6 classes per academic year, each requiring 3 to 4 academic hours of lectures and 2 hours of office hours per week based on a term length of 15 weeks. (These numbers will be slightly different for laboratory courses.) The instructor will select and supervise student Teaching Assistants who will help with grading, conduct recitation classes and perform other administrative duties. Apart from teaching, the instructor is expected to participate in other institutional activities, including curriculum development, committee service, course evaluations etc. While the position does not entail any research responsibilities, such collaboration with engineering, physics, and mathematics faculty will be encouraged if desired. Remuneration and Benefits: Depending on the applicant’s experience and skills, the base salary starts at 330,000 CNY per annum for Assistant Teaching Professors. Chinese social security and standard fringe benefits as well as standard medical insurance is provided. The Joint Institute will help new faculty apply for a transitional apartment provided by SJTU at a preferential rent. A financial housing benefit for rented apartments is also available. Requirements: Applicants are expected to have a doctoral degree in mathematics, physics or a related field and native-level English language skills (native speakers are preferred). Working experience of two years or more after obtaining the doctoral degree, as a post-doctoral student or as an instructor, is normally required. Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in mathematics is required, including (but not limited to) subjects such as single- and multi-variable calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra. In addition, experience in a more specialized subject such as probability theory and statistics, numerical analysis or other area is desirable. Experience in the use of a computer algebra system and teaching experience or an additional background in physics, computer science or engineering is an advantage. A successful applicant will be passionate about teaching, willing to stay in Shanghai for a period of at least several years and will consider a long-term commitment to teaching at the Joint Institute. In support, the position provides for a career title progression in the “Teaching Professor” track, analogous to that of research faculty, but without tenure. An applicant’s living experience in China and/or personal connection to China will be an advantage. Application Material: • Cover letter with details on background and qualifications • Complete Curriculum Vitae • Copy of degree certificates • Names of three references • Other supporting material Applications should be submitted by email to Dr. Horst Harold Hohberger (horst@sjtu.edu.cn), with CC to the JI’s HR department (ji-hr@sjtu.edu.cn).

Shanghai Jiao Tong University – UM-SJTU Joint Institute

Location: Shanghai                                   China Position: Full time, teaching only Contract: multi-year, renewable                  Salary: From 330,000 CNY

About us: The UM-SJTU Joint Institute was established jointly by the University of Michigan and Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2006 with the vision of being the first and foremost international engineering institute in China and one of the best in the world. The Joint Institute offers Bachelor, Master and PhD programs in engineering, following the curriculum of the University of Michigan. All classes are taught exclusively in English. It has a top-tier faculty team and an extremely talented and motivated student body. Graduates are routinely placed at postgraduate schools of top universities around the world and recruited by multinational companies. To find out more about UM-SJTU Joint Institute, please visit http://ji.sjtu.edu.cn. About the position: The Joint Institute is looking for an instructor to teach undergraduate and graduate physics courses for engineering students. These may include a small number of laboratory-based courses. Depending on the applicant’s experience, a title of Assistant, Associate or Full Teaching Professor is offered. Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities include delivering up to 6 classes per academic year, each requiring 3 to 4 academic hours of lectures and 2 hours of office hours per week based on a term length of 15 weeks. (These numbers will be slightly different for laboratory courses.) The instructor will select and supervise student Teaching Assistants who will help with grading, conduct recitation classes and perform other administrative duties. Apart from teaching, the instructor is expected to participate in other institutional activities, including curriculum development, committee service, course evaluations etc. While the position does not entail any research responsibilities, such collaboration with engineering and physics faculty will be encouraged if desired. Remuneration and Benefits: Depending on the applicant’s experience and skills, the base salary starts at 330,000 CNY per annum for Assistant Teaching Professors.  Chinese social security and standard fringe benefits as well as standard medical insurance is provided. The Joint Institute will help new faculty apply for a transitional apartment provided by SJTU at a preferential rent. A financial housing benefit for rented apartments is also available. Requirements: Applicants are expected to have a doctoral degree in physics or a related field and native-level English language skills (native speakers are preferred). Working experience of two years or more after obtaining the doctoral degree, as a post-doctoral student or as an instructor, is normally required. Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in physics is required, including (but not limited to) subjects such as classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and quantum mechanics. Experience in the use of a computer algebra system and in conducting or supervising laboratory classes will be an advantage. Teaching experience or an additional background in mathematics or engineering is likewise an advantage. A successful applicant will be passionate about teaching, willing to stay in Shanghai for a period of at least several years and will consider a long-term commitment to teaching at the Joint Institute. In support, the position provides for a career title progression in the “Teaching Professor” track, analogous to that of research faculty, but without tenure. An applicant’s living experience in China and/or personal connection to China will be an advantage. Application Material:

• Cover letter with details on background and qualifications
• Complete Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of degree certificates
• Names of three references
• Other supporting material

Applications should be submitted by email to Dr. Horst Harold Hohberger (horst@sjtu.edu.cn), with CC to the JI’s HR department (ji-hr@sjtu.edu.cn).