Faculty positions

Job Summary

Institute of Humanities is inviting applications for tenure-track professors, associate professors and assistant professors from renowned universities and research institutions.

Teaching & Research Areas

Philosophy: Chinese Philosophy, Western Philosophy, Logic, Science Philosophy, Aesthetics

Chinese language and literature: Ancient literature, modern literature, literary theory, comparative literature and world literature, Chinese writing

History: Chinese history, World history, Historical theory

Foreign Language and Literature: Foreign Language studies in English, French, German and Japanese, British and American literature, French literature, German literature, Japanese and literature

Recruitment Requirement

Professors, associate professors 

1. Excellent academic background, PhD degree, undergraduate and graduate studies should be carried out at renowned universities, age not exceeding 55.

2. Capable of continuously publishing high-impact research articles on important or top journals, outstanding achievement in his/her area of research.

3. High academic reputation in relevant area.

4. Available for full-time work.

5. Teach three or more different courses.

Assistant professors

1. PhD degree form first-tier universities or first-tier disciplines, age not exceeding 40.

2. Proven track record of excellent research capacity and potential, active in academic thinking.

3. Research achievements recognized by experts in relevant field, capable of opening at least three different undergraduate courses.

4. Available for full-time work.

Work conditions and salary package

1. Reasonable start-up funds and spacious office will be provided.

2.Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments, a comprehensive benefit package, negotiable for exceptional outstanding applicants.

3. On-campus 80/100/120 m² faculty apartments with affordable rent will be provided.

4.Support with children’s education; affiliated kindergarten, primary and middle schools.

Application procedure

1. Resume with information about the applicant’s education and work experience, publications, research programs and academic awards (sent via email).

2. Brief description of research and teaching experience.

3. Three reference letters.

4. 3-5 representative research articles (electronic version)

Interested applicants could send the application material to education@shanghaitech.edu.cn. Institute of Humanities will evaluate all applications together and contact shortlisted applicants for on-site interview organized by the Recruitment Committee. Information about applicants who pass the interview will be reported to the University for final decision. Successful applicants will then go through formal procedure to join Institute of Humanities.