XJTLU

Faculty Position, School of Cultural Technology

Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University

School: School of Cultural Technology, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang)

Position Information: Open Rank  

Academic Discipline: Immersive media, interactive storytelling, game design and development, extended reality, digital media arts, sound studies, audiovisual production techniques, post-production, AI and GANs, networked art, innovative entrepreneurship, events and project management. 

Location: Taicang, Greater Suzhou, China 

ABOUT XJTLU 

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.

With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east.

For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.

ABOUT ENTREPRENEUR COLLEGE (TAICANG)

In 2019, XJTLU launched Entrepreneur College, which was build and developed in collaboration with the Taicang Municipal Government and industry partners. In September 2022, XJTLU Entrepreneur College just moved to a new campus in Taicang, part of Greater Suzhou, which also won the WAN Awards for the campus design. The XJTLU Entrepreneur College are a pioneers of, and an educational model for, the future college in developing talents and leaders to meet local, national, and global challenges from the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, there are opportunities at all levels for innovative academics in the fields represented by the following schools and education platforms:

  • School of AI and Advanced Computing 
  • School of Intelligent Finance and Business
  • School of Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem
  • School of Internet of Things
  • School of CHIPS
  • School of Robotics 
  • School of Cultural Technology (part of the Academy of Film and Creative Technology)
  • School of Film and TV Arts (part of the Academy of Film and Creative Technology, located in the SIP Campus)
  • Entrepreneur and Enterprise Hub 

ABOUT THE ACADEMY OF FILM AND CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

The School of Cultural Technology is part of the newly created Academy of Film and Creative Technology (AFCT), launched on 22nd May 2021. The Academy brings together both the School of Cultural Technology, based within the Entrepreneur College (Taicang), and School of Film and TV Arts, based within the Suzhou Industrial park campus, under one academic roof. Uniquely within XJTLU, the Academy is multi-locational, providing cross-site opportunities for students, staff, industry and society. There are also ambitious plans to develop further educational, research and creative technology facilities in both Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, and the Great Bay Area. 

Building on the core values of the university, the Academy brings together the areas of media, creativity and technology within the context of society to establish an international cultural ecosystem, driven by knowledge generation to advance industry and shape future society. 

The aim of the AFCT is to be a community academy serving the alliance of industry and society through: 

  • Establishing cultural creativity programmes designed to engage, motivate and inspire societies participation. 
  • Equipping AFCT staff with the tools required to enable them to work with people of all backgrounds, talents and potential. 
  • Empowering a social, cultural and creative impact model that provides a win win situation for industry, communities and society as a whole. 

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF CULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

The School of Cultural Technology is one of 7 industry-themed Schools based in the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) campus, and there is the capacity to grow further within the college to a total of 10 schools. Each School consists of an Education, Research and Development Institute (“ERDI”) for teaching and university-business research collaboration, a professional services centre supporting daily activities of students, staff, and business partners, and a School Affiliated Company jointly established by XJTLU and the School’s industry partner for practical on-the-job learning and teaching.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

The School of Cultural Technology is adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE). SE is a new model that has been developed by the University to address future challenges from the 4th Industrial Revolution and is a core part of the University’s strategy for the next ten-year development that stresses innovation and entrepreneurship. SE aims at training syntegrative leaders with Management skills, International perspective, Discipline-specific knowledge, and adaptability in Industry (MIDI).

The position seeks individuals who will echo these values and are passionate about undergraduate and graduate student engagement. The School seeks members who can model the excitement of engagement, discovery, and creativity and who are committed to education as an integrated and transformational process. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for future colleagues from candidates in all the fields of immersive media, interactive storytelling, game design and development, extended reality, digital media arts, sound studies, audiovisual production techniques, post-production, AI and GANs, networked art, innovative entrepreneurship, events and project management who can:

  • Engage actively with new educational models and embrace innovative, interactive, technology-enhanced learning, teaching, and assessment approaches, 
  • Understand and have an entrepreneur and innovative spirit, in line with the ethos of the Academy, College and University, 
  • Deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate and graduate students, as evidenced for example by peers, students, external examiners and industry advisors, 
  • Advise and supervise undergraduate students and postgraduate students, 
  • Conduct high-quality industry-oriented research on the discipline, as evidenced by contribution that output makes to industry, the economy, society, environment or culture, beyond the contribution to academic research.
  • Maintain good, sustained, and successful research grants with impact measured by publications in leading journals and other research outputs.
  • Engage actively with new educational models and embrace innovative, interactive, technology-enhanced learning, teaching, and assessment approaches; understand and have an entrepreneur and innovative mindset in line with Academy and College ethos.
  • Provide professional service to the School, the Academy, the College, the University and its stakeholders. 
  • Any other appropriate tasks assigned by the Academy, Entrepreneur College or University through the Dean of School, Dean of Academy or College Senior Management Team. 

For senior positions, candidates should be able to additionally:

  • Contribute to leadership in the School’s business engagement initiatives through building adequate enterprise and innovation resources within campus
  • Build extensive industry and cultural networks and partnerships
  • Contribute to teaching and research development through mentoring and supporting early career academics
  • Contribute significantly to establishing the School as a centre of Cultural Technology research excellence
  • Work collaboratively across campus and wider university to ensure an inclusive, enriching and enabling entrepreneurial learning experience within the field of Cultural Technology 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES

  • A doctoral research (normally PhD) degree, of MFA (Master of Fine Art) plus experience, in digital arts, innovative entrepreneurship, interactive media or game design, animation, immersive media and sound, AR/VR/XR, media production, or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of professional practice and engagement.
  • Self-motivated for innovative teaching, with knowledge of relevant developments in learning and teaching practices.
  • Clear understanding of the philosophy and concept of Syntegrative Education (SE).
  • For practice-based candidates, familiarity some of the fields of immersive media, interactive storytelling, game design and development, extended reality, digital media arts, sound studies, audiovisual production techniques, post-production, AI and GANs, networked art, innovative entrepreneurship, events and project management, as used in an educational setting.
  • Demonstrable past teaching/industry experiences or practices aligned with Syntegrative Education (SE).
  • A commitment to Continual Professional Development in all areas of the role as an academic at the university.
  • Ability to work, teach and research in English
  • Strong team-work spirit.

For senior positions, candidates should be able to demonstrate:

  • A track record of academic and/or industry achievement in a relevant context.
  • An understanding and delivery of innovative learning, teaching and assessment/measurement practice in an innovative environment.
  • Demonstrable experience of building strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES

  • A good track record of engagement with business and industry.
  • University-level teaching experience.
  • Relevant industry experience.
  • Appropriate research experience, including working with industry, for the corresponding academic position level.
  • Experience in intensive teaching and problem-based learning, and a willingness to be innovative in teaching practices.
  • An institutional builder, able to work with wider disciplines across the Taicang campus.
  • For non-Chinese applicants, two years, full time, same subject teaching in a college/university is required by the Chinese work permit policy.

For senior positions, candidates should be able to demonstrate:

  • The ability to motivate and inspire a range of colleagues and stakeholders to understand and be involved in the work of the School of Cultural Technology, the Academy of Film and Creative Technology, the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) and wider university.
  • Evidence of seeking innovative solutions with the imagination and creativity to inspire the next generation of entre/intra preneurs.

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.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

  1. Clear career development path with annual review.
  2. Professional development trainings are provided.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SALARY: Competitive salary in the market

BENEFITS

1. Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as

  • Housing allowance
  • Travel allowance
  • Education allowance
  • Relocation allowance

2. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)

3. Paid holidays:

  • Statutory Holidays (11 days)
  • Annual Leave (36 days)
  • Family Matters Lave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Marriage Leave
  • Paternity Leave
  • Parental leave

4. Working visa and residence permit in China:

  • XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application on our university website, by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.

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

For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email to Professor Alvaro Collar, Dean of School by email on Alvaro.Collar@xjtlu.edu.cn or to HRBP on Mingyu.Yuan@xjtlu.edu.cn.