The University of Leeds and Southwest Jiaotong University have established the SWJTU – Leeds Joint School at the SWJTU campus in Chengdu, China. Having launched and delivered 7 undergraduate taught programmes (in Computer Science, Civil Engineering with Transport, Chemical Technologies, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, Materials Science and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering), and a PhD programme, both universities now wish to grow the Joint School to deliver further Undergraduate and Masters programmes, and establish a thriving research and student exchange community.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual with interests in teaching with research or scholarship, and disciplinary expertise in Computer Science, particularly in Computer Systems and/or Distributed Systems. We are looking for the knowledge, experience and creativity needed to apply innovative modes of course delivery in Chengdu, China. If you are interested in research, you will also be looking to build your research career internationally, exploring relationships and partnerships in Chengdu with a view to developing a collaborative research portfolio.
To achieve this, you will split your time between SWJTU and Leeds, and will be required to work full time in Chengdu over approximately 2 teaching semesters per year (20 weeks). As well as delivering your course materials, this extended stay in Chengdu will allow you to develop your scholarship or research ideas and the strong relationships you’ll need to start international collaborations, feeding this through into your teaching practice and improving the student experience.
With this ability to collaborate effectively and to motivate and inspire learners, you will become a valued academic member of the SWJTU – Leeds Joint School, where you will create and lead innovation in education and research and help introduce new forms of learning.
What we offer in return
- 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 21.6% of salary.
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Professor Dariusz Wanatowski, Pro-Dean of the SWJTU-Leeds Joint School
Email: D.Wan@leeds.ac.uk