About us:

We are a collaborative partnership between the University of Stirling and Chengdu University founded in 2021, with a supportive, collegial environment, rigorous adherence to the University of Stirling’s academic standards, an emphasis on student-centred learning for our students, and professional development opportunities for our staff. With the opening of the ‘Stirling College - Chengdu University’, students will be able to benefit from the unique strengths of two institutions and take courses in areas where the University of Stirling has world leading expertise. The college offers three undergraduate programmes in Data Science, Sports Studies and Digital Media. The portfolio of courses is tailored to meet China’s and international market needs, and appeal to bright, ambitious individuals who want exposure to the international education, latest teaching-methods and research in sports, data science and digital media.

Available Positions:

• Award Leader / Level Head for Digital Media and Data Science Programme
• Senior Lecturers in Data Science, Digital Media, and Sports Studies
• Lecturers in Digital Media and Sports Studies
• Senior Tutors & Tutors for Foundation Skills Progaramme

Requirements:

For Award Leader/Level Head Positions:
• Must have a PhD in a relevant subject area
• At least 5 years of Higher Education teaching experience
• At least 2 years of programme leadership experience in a Higher Education context

For Senior Lecturer Positions:
o Must have a PhD in a relevant subject area
o At least 2 years of Higher Education teaching experience

For Lecturer Positions:
o At least a Masters degree in a relevant subject area.
o Desired: Prefer fresh PhDs, those who are in last year of their PhDs or desire to enroll in a PhD.
o At least 2 years of Higher Education teaching experience

For Foundation Skills Senior Tutors and Tutor:
o A Bachelor’s degree and two years’ teaching work experience are required for English native speaker. Candidates that are non-native English speakers are usually required to have an IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
o Desired: Master’s degree, a CELTA or similar qualification is desired.

Other Requirements:
• Must have Excellent English skills and be able to teach in English
• Provide evidence of high-quality teaching ability
• Being innovative and able to lead modules independently
• Prefer someone with relevant industry experience
• Demonstrate a good track record in research
• Be able to supervise undergraduate students for final year research projects
• Team player – be able to work with teachers from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent IT skills and comfortable in using latest classroom technologies
• Good understanding of teaching in British/International and Chinese context (desired)
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Prefer female candidates for Data Science and Sports Studies major

Remuneration & Benefits
• Highly Competitive Salary (commensurate with qualifications, achievements, and experience)
• On-campus accommodation, or accommodation allowance, annual flight, relocation and other allowances*
• Professional Development Opportunities: fully funded PGCIE and MA Education from our partner institute in UK
• Career Growth and Opportunities for Promotion
• Commercial Insurance
• Paid winter & public holidays, base salary during the summer holidays with option of paid work if you request it.

*indicated benefits only available for non-Chinese citizens.

The partnership is an equal opportunity employer, but successful candidates MUST be able to meet the requirements to obtain a Chinese work permit.