Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University
Professor of Leadership
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | China |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor, Tenure Track Faculty |
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Designed to inspire the next generation of global leaders, the Schwarzman Scholars program is the most significant of its kind since the Rhodes Trust was founded in 1902. With a $600 million endowment, it will also be the single largest philanthropic effort ever undertaken in China by largely international donors.
The 100-200 scholars chosen annually for this highly selective program will work towards a one year Master’s Degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing—one of China’s most prestigious universities. As individuals who want to have a positive impact on the world, Schwarzman Scholars are selected based on their academic credentials, extracurricular interests and leadership potential.
POSITION SUMMARY
Schwarzman College, in collaboration with the School of Economics and Management, School of Social Sciences, or School of Public Policy and Management at Tsinghua University is recruiting for a tenured or tenure-track Professor of Leadership. We are recruiting rising stars or established faculty and will consider appointments at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor level. Initial appointments will be for three years. The appointment will be made jointly by Schwarzman College and a relevant Tsinghua school or department as appropriate with primary teaching responsibility at Schwarzman College.
Each full-time position will be given to one individual. Faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level will be for an initial term of three years with promotion to Associate Professor in line with Tsinghua University standard review and promotion procedures undertaken primarily by Schwarzman College and for an additional 3 year term. All appointments will be provided competitive pay and access to research funds.
MAJOR REPONSIBILITIES
The Chairs shall work full-time at Tsinghua University and teach at Schwarzman College and
shall have no other full-time obligations outside of Tsinghua University.
We are seeking expert scholars in leadership. We are seeking excellent teachers and scholars
with an interdisciplinary focus and whose work is related to global affairs. The appointed
professor will teach courses in the Schwarzman Scholars program and will take responsibility for
managing the leadership curriculum and workshop and speaker series at Schwarzman College in
collaboration with the academic team and work with college faculty and administrators to
incorporate leadership training content throughout the program. Research funding will be
available to support the appointee’s scholarly research and career development.
In addition to teaching, the Chair shall also assume the following duties:
1.Advising students on capstone projects and writing;
2. Serve on committees (academic, student life, etc.) while in residence;
3.Organizing workshops and public lectures for students;
4.Actively participating in academic activities of the Schwarzman College; and
5.Assuming all other duties, as time allows, that Tsinghua University specifies for full-time
faculty.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications and credentials will be considered in appointing the Chair:
1. Scholar with a strong record of teaching, research and publications at the assistant, associate
or full professor level; post-doctoral fellows with strong relevant qualifications may also be
considered.
2. A doctoral degree in public policy, business, political science, or other relevant academic
area along with field experience in a developing country is required;
3. For candidates who are Chinese citizens currently based in China, significant time spent
outside of China, such as studying and working;
4. Fluency in English (for purposes of teaching, research and communications);
5. International experience and knowledge and experience working in or on China helpful.
Educational background in the United States and/or Europe is preferred.
Contact: |
APPLICATION |
Website: | http://www.schwarzmanscholars.org |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | Public Policy |
Posting Date: | 08/30/2018 |
Closing Date | 11/15/2018 |