I. POSITION:
The International Business MBA Program at National Sun Yat-sen University in Taiwan is seeking applications for tenure-track positions in International business, economics, marketing, or related fields, beginning in August 2017.
II. JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
For an appointment at the assistant professor level, applicants should have a Ph. D degree or expect to complete a Ph.D. shortly, and should demonstrate the potential for outstanding achievement in research or teaching. For the associate professor level, candidates should have an established record of both strong research and teaching ability.
III. APPLICATION:
Candidates are invited to send an application document including the followings:
● Curriculum vitae (including a list of publications; the list should categorize the publications, e.g., periodicals, conference papers, books).
● a copy of the Ph.D. diploma or a letter indicating the expected defense date; master, and Ph. D official transcripts (unofficial is acceptable now, however, official transcripts are required at time of hire)
● research interest
● teaching philosophy
● one representative paper or essay (published)
● name, title, and detail contact information of three references (recommendation letters are needed in the second stage)
IV. THE PROGRAM and COLLEGE:
The IBMBA Program aims to train culturally intelligent leaders equipped with a global vision, with the professional knowledge required by global corporations, and with the ability to solve real-life business problems. This English-taught program provides students with an academically and culturally diverse learning experience through first-rate instructions, excellent studentship and overseas exchange programs.
The College of Management is an AACSB accredited research-oriented institution, the first in Taiwan to receive such an accreditation. It attracts many outstanding scholars, overseas and domestic alike, to work in the College’s research and teaching environment.
The College has more than 14,000 alumni till now. About half of our alumni have stayed in Southern Taiwan to become a major human resource force in the local economy, while the other part expands its outreach in other parts or overseas. Because of our high selectivity of students, our alumni perform very well in their careers. The EMBA alumni are particularly influential due to their strong background. For instance, the mayors of Kaohsiung and Pintung Cities are both alumni of the College, as are many business CEO’s in southern Taiwan are also our alumni.
V. THE UNIVERSITY:
National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) was established in Kaohsiung city, Taiwan, in 1980, and was named in honor of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Situated alongside the Kaohsiung Harbor, NSYSU campus faces the open waters of the Taiwan Strait and sits against the Longevity Mountain, providing its faculty and students a spectacular setting and a serene environment to conduct research and studies.
The University consists of 6 colleges, including Liberal Arts, Sciences, Engineering, Management, Social Sciences, and Marine Sciences, and offers 21 Bachelor, 38 Master, and 27 Doctoral programs. There are currently more than 460 full-time faculty members and close to 10,000 students enrolled. There are nearly 400 international students as the University has many courses taught in English. Our university is the major knowledge center for business, industries, governmental agencies and individuals in the region and a leading university in Taiwan.
VI. THE CITY:
Kaohsiung is the second largest city with a population of 1.5 million, and the largest manufacturing center in Taiwan. It is also the world’s 12th largest container port and Taiwan’s largest international commercial harbor. The harbor city is an important trade and commerce stop along the Northeast Asia / South Pacific passageway, and this niche has propelled the city into an international one. Kaohsiung is also a city of beauty, culture, and entertainment. The Love River, Sizehwan Bay, Pier-2 Arts Center, various shopping malls and night markets, all serve visitors to Kaohsiung with a wonderful and unforgettable experience.
VII. DEADLINE
Applicants who submit their applications before Dec. 30, 2016. Please send all the required documents to the contact information below.
VII. CONTACT INFORMATION
Alison Lu
IBMBA Office
National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU)
No. 70, Lienhai Rd., Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
Tel: +886-7-525-4506
**Review of applications will begin November 1, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.