Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, School of Mathematics and Statistics

2044 15978Position ID: 2044-LECTURER [#15978]
Position Title: Full-time lecturers in Mathematics or Statistics
Position Type: Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Nanjing, Jiangsu 210044, China [map] sort by distance
Subject Areas: Pure mathematics, Applied mathematics, and Statistics
Application Deadline: 2023/05/08 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2022/07/31, finished 2023/11/11, listed until 2023/07/30)
Position Description:    

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Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), formerly named Nanjing Institute of Meteorology, was established in 1960 and enjoys the reputation as “the cradle of meteorological talents in China”. Co-constructed by the Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government, the Ministry of Education of China, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) and the State Oceanic Administration, the university is now on the list of China’s national “Double First-rate” universities and disciplines and is also included in the provincial high-level universities in Jiangsu province. The discipline of Atmospheric Science ranks No. 1 in the discipline evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Education of China. The disciplines of Geoscience, Engineering and Computer Science have entered top 1% ESI international discipline ranking. According to the four most influential international university rankings, NUIST ranks 80 among all the universities in mainland China averagely.

The NUIST-Reading Academy/The School of Mathematics and Statistics are seeking to appoint Three full-time Mathematics lecturers:

·   Two with statistics backgrounds, to cover teaching of Probability and Statistics, Linear Modelling etc.

·   One with pure mathematics background, for teaching of PDE, Complex Analysis, Mathematical Physics etc.

·   Applicants familiar with Mathematical Programming are preferred.

The NUIST-Reading Academy is located in Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China, and is a joint venture between the University of Reading, UK, and NUIST, China. The Academy aims to provide high quality education to students in China with the possibility of completing degree courses in the UK. It currently offers six undergraduate programmes: Applied Chemistry, International Economics and Trade, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Environmental Engineering, Atmospheric Science (Meteorology) and Law.

There are a variety of central support facilities from the Academy to assist research and training initiatives including training opportunities provided by the Centre for Quality, Support and Development (CQSD) from the University of Reading. We also offer a supportive environment where you will meet a community of academics from both the University of Reading and NUIST who are dedicated to delivering high quality teaching and research.

The post is based in the modern city of Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu province, with easy access to public transportation, international airports, convenient stores, hospitals etc.

Job particulars:

·       Three full-time mathematics lecturer posts at NUIST-Reading Academy.

·       Annual salary (RMB, before tax): 250,000+, depending on relevant individual skills and experience.

·       Travel allowance: 10,000 RMB per year.

·       Accommodation provided.

·       Medical insurance.

·       Starting date: February / August 2022.

Responsibilities:

The NUIST-Reading Academy delivers all courses in English. The dual-degree curricula is designed and developed by the University of Reading. Instruction and assessment takes place at the Academy. The appointee will support students on the dual-degree programme and work as part of a close-knit team.

The appointee will have the following main responsibilities:

·    Contribute to and enhance teaching on the BSc Mathematics and Applied Mathematics with specific responsibility to cover core-teaching requirements and contribute to other teaching as agreed with the NUIST-Reading Academy administration;

·       Assessment, grading and feedback of written work and oral presentations;

·       Hold weekly office hours;

·       Communicate effectively with students and staff;

·       Maintain friendly and effective working relationships;

·       Participate in appropriate professional meetings and workshops;

·       Organizing extra-curriculum learning activities for students;

·       Motivating students to engage in learning, and help them to improve the quality of their work. 

Person Specification

Essential

·       Advanced level of proficiency and communicative competence in English;

·       PhD in Statistics or Mathematics;

·       Experience of teaching Mathematics and/or related disciplines at undergraduate level;

·       Experience of the administration of courses and modules in British / Western universities;

·       Excellent organisation, communication and inter-personal skills;

·       Ability to work under pressure;

·       An excellent team player;

·       A willingness to work flexibly as required.

 

Desirable

·    Experience of teaching undergraduate students various levels of mathematics in a Chinese university environment;

·       Documented excellence in classroom teaching;

·       Documented excellence as an academic and career advisor to college students;

·       Experience addressing needs of students from diverse backgrounds and cultures;

·       Experience with assessment of student learning and programme evaluation and coordination;

·       Evidence of professional publications and/or presentations in mathematics research;

·       Enthusiasm for one’s field and a commitment to staying current.

 

Application instructions:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter detailing how they satisfy the outlined requirements, a current resume, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of at least three (3) professional references.  

Application materials should be sent to Dr. Yamin Wang yaminw@nuist.edu.cn, copying to: Mr. Hugh Xu Wang hugh-wangxu@qq.com , Vicky SONG sms@nuist.edu.cn  and be in Word or PDF format. Please write the theme of the mail as “Your Name + Affiliation + Major + Full-time lecturers + Mathjobs”. 

For more information about Nanjing city, please visit http://www.gonanjingchina.com/


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School of Mathematics and Statistics,
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Nanjing 210044, China
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