Faculty positions (Asst, Assoc, and Prof) at the Univ. of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong Univ. Joint Institute

The University of Michigan and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have established a Joint Institute in Shanghai with a commitment to build a world-class academic research and educational institution. The UM-SJTU Joint Institute invites applications for tenure-track (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) positions in all emerging fields of mechanical engineering and related disciplines. These positions are open to top caliber applicants from around the world. With its unique academic mission in China and connection to SJTU’s established research, the JI offers faculty extraordinary opportunities to develop major research programs.

The JI was founded in April 2006 with strong support from both partner universities and the Chinese government. It offers BS, MS, and PhD programs in Mechanical and Electrical/Computer Engineering. The JI models itself after the world-class US research universities in terms of academic environment, faculty expectations, graduate program research, and undergraduate curriculum. English is the JI’s official language. The students are among China’s best.

The JI aims to have 50 full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty members. These positions will be filled on a continuing basis.

Successful candidates are expected to establish vigorous research programs, mentor PhD students, participate in the international research community, and teach undergraduate and graduate classes. Candidates should possess a doctoral degree and demonstrate research accomplishment or potential.  Salary will be highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The JI has a tenure review and promotion system comparable to that at major US research universities. Owing to its affiliation with the UM and SJTU, JI faculty have opportunities to collaborate with UM and SJTU faculty.

Please send a CV, statement of research interests and teaching goals, copies of three key publications, and names and contact information for five referees as a single PDF file to:

Professor Robert Parker
Distinguished Professor Chair and 1000 People Plan Scholar
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute
rparker@sjtu.edu.cn
     
Web site: http://umji.sjtu.edu.cn/