Assistant/Associate Professor in Computer Science

Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU), located in Wenzhou, China, one of three Sino-American universities along with NYU Shanghai and Duke Kunshan University, is approved by the Ministry of Education of China. Launched in 2012, WKU offers a unique model of higher education in partnership with Kean University, a comprehensive, public university in the state of New Jersey that is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

WKU sits on approximately 500 beautiful acres and currently enrolls about 5,200 undergraduate and graduate students, and it is now in the midst of a rapid growth that will bring enrollment to 7,000 students within the next three years. All instruction is in English, and all curriculum is provided by Kean University.

In addition to its current 18 undergraduate programs, WKU has been approved by the Ministry of Education to offer 8 Master’s and 3 doctoral programs. WKU highly values research-powered teaching and learning, and the average number of faculty publications and the Field-weighted Citation Impact are among the best of leading Chinese academic institutions.

Wenzhou is one of the most vibrant and economically advanced developed cities on China’s East Coast, located one hour by plane and three hours by high-speed train from Shanghai. 

About the Job:

The College of Science, Mathematics, and Technology is seeking highly motivated individuals to join the computer science department at WKU.

The faculty position is full-time assignments, effective for the start of the 2026 Spring or the 2026 Fall semester. The position is full-time assignments appointed on a 3-year contract at the first instance and are renewable upon successful reappointment review.

A Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor is a full-time, 10-month employee who teaches 24 credits per academic year. Tenure-track faculty normally teach 2 different courses, with each section typically consisting of 22-28 students. Faculty is required to conduct research, provide high quality teaching and provide service to the university and/or professional community. Six credits teaching release time will be provided to new faculty each year for the first three consecutive years of the appointment to support external research grant development and other significant research endeavors. Thereafter, release time may be available by application on a competitive basis. The university will provide start-up grants (up to 300,000 RMB) in support of their research programs. After joining WKU, faculty will apply to a variety of internal research funds and external grants at the municipal, provincial, and national levels. Faculty members successfully obtaining eligible external grants will be afforded release time ranging from 3-12 credits per year.

Teaching assignments and related responsibilities may include day, evening, and weekend, depending on institutional needs. Interest or experience in using advanced instructional technologies to improve the teaching/learning process is highly desirable. All faculty may be required to teach General Education courses as needed. Opportunities are also available to teach interdisciplinary support courses. 

Qualifications:

A doctorate degree in Computer Science or a closely related field is required. English fluency is required. Candidates should be able to teach graduate and undergraduate courses related to programming languages (Java/C/C++), data structures and algorithms, operating systems, databases, security, visualization, AI/ML, human-computer interaction, and social computing. For the tenure-track Assistant Professor position, applications from early-career researchers with a Ph.D. obtained within the last 10 years from reputable universities including Carnegie R1 institutions or equivalent research institutions renowned for their academic excellence in the fields of computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, or related disciplines, are encouraged.

Tenure-track candidates should possess a strong track record for publication and be ready to lead their own research groups independently. They are expected to plan and conduct research and develop extramurally funded research programs involving students, which is essential for tenure and promotion. Tenure track candidates are also expected to publish peer-reviewed journal articles in high impact journals in computer science or closely related fields. In addition to teaching and student-engaging research duties, candidates are also expected to contribute to the growth of the programs, including but not limited to curriculum development, program assessment, student recruitment/advisement, senior project supervision, internship opportunities, research experiences for undergraduates (REU), etc. 

Application Information:

Applicants are REQUIRED to apply online. To receive full consideration by the search committee, candidates need to submit the following documents by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research goals, unofficial transcripts, three most recent peer-reviewed academic publications, and contact information of three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that your immediate supervisor may be contacted for the purpose of a reference check. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required before appointment. 

Faculty positions at WKU offer:

• $75,000-$90,000 for Assistant Professors. The salary of extraordinary candidates shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.
• The University will provide start-up grants to support tenure-track faculty to start their research programs
• A well-rounded healthcare coverage, housing options and subsidy up to $3,000, home traveling up to $6,000 (2 international round-trip airfares), a reimbursement to cover relocation expenses up to $1,000 and shuttle bus to campus for work.
• The university provides financial assistance for academic travel.
• WKU tuition waiver up to 50% for spouse/dependent children of faculty for undergraduate programs
• The opportunity to teach high-quality students. About 60% of graduates who pursued graduate study have been admitted to graduate schools at the World’s Top 50 Universities, and more than 80% of graduates who pursued graduate study at the World’s Top 100 Universities. 

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email. 

Background Screening:

Wenzhou-Kean University conducts background screenings on all candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings.