Lead Professor in Architectural Thought

5 days ago


Nanjing, Jiangsu, China InsideHigherEd Full time

Professorship Overview


XJTLU invites visionary academics to join its prestigious Design School as a Lead Professor in Architectural Thought. This esteemed position calls for a distinguished scholar with expertise in architectural history, theory, and philosophy.



About the Department of Architecture


The Department of Architecture at XJTLU is renowned for its innovative research-driven learning environment that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge design theory with advanced technical and managerial expertise. Our globally competitive English-taught undergraduate and postgraduate programs are tailored to educate the next generation of architectural designers within both Chinese and international contexts.



Responsibilities


This transformative role involves leading research and teaching initiatives that explore critical topics such as digital transformation, ecological and cultural sustainability, urban resilience, and the evolving role of architecture in addressing societal challenges.



Teaching and Research Obligations


The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching one design studio and one taught module per semester, including student academic mentoring. They will also lead research through projects, innovations, or via architectural practice or art in architecture, with publications and praxis projects at an appropriate level.



Qualifications


The ideal candidate should hold a PhD in Architecture with five years of teaching experience or a Master's degree in Architecture with significant senior executive experience equivalent to design director and two years of education experience.



Talent and Research Programs


XJTLU offers various talent and research programs, including the Outstanding Youth Science Foundation Project (Overseas) and Innovation Leading Talent. These programs provide opportunities for applicants to access significant funding to support their research endeavors.



Compensation and Benefits


The university provides a competitive salary, generous allowance, commercial insurance, paid holidays, and working visa sponsorship in China. The compensation package includes housing, travel, relocation, child education allowances, and more.



About Us


XJTLU is a unique international English-speaking education experience that brings together excellent research practice and expertise from the University of Liverpool and Xi'an Jiaotong University. We foster innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration to prepare future leaders who meet the complex challenges of the built environment with creativity and vision.



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