Faculty Position in Strategic Management and Organisations – Practice Track (Associate Professor and Above)

Position Overview

School: International Business School Suzhou (IBSS)
Department: Department of Strategic Management and Organisations (SMO)

Position: Associate Professor of Practice / Senior Associate Professor of Practice / Professor of Practice
Location: Suzhou, China

Contract Type: Fixed-term, three-year renewable contract; the third contract is open-ended
Application Review: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was founded through a partnership between the University of Liverpool, UK, and Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and equips students with the skills and knowledge they need to pursue successful careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 students studying in Suzhou and Liverpool, approximately 2,500 staff, including more than 1,300 academic staff from over 60 countries, and offers over 120 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

With a focus on innovative education and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other international partners. At the same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending educational theory, best practice and culture from the West and the East.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of XJTLU. As part of its strategic priorities for the coming decade, the University is entering a new and exciting phase of development. XJTLU continues to innovate in education models and is transitioning from a collection of distinct approaches towards a unified, integrated Academy model—a syntegrative ecosystem designed to break down silos, enhance agility and strengthen XJTLU’s position at the forefront of global education and research.

For further information about the University, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.

LOCATION

XJTLU is located in the Higher Education Town of Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), approximately two hours from Shanghai. Suzhou is well connected through nearby international airports and China’s high-speed rail network. As a major centre of education, innovation and economic activity, Suzhou combines a rich cultural heritage, including its historic canals and UNESCO World Heritage gardens, with a modern international living environment, excellent amenities and access to international schools.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL SUZHOU

International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) is growing in size and influence in pursuit of its vision to be a leading international business school. The School is based on the principles of internationalism, innovation, inspiration and integrity, which together ensure a positive impact on society through teaching, research and business engagement. IBSS became the youngest “triple crown” business school, accredited by AACSB in 2016, EQUIS in 2018 and AMBA/BGA in 2020.

IBSS comprises five departments: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Intelligent Operations and Marketing, and Strategic Management and Organisations. The School has over 180 faculty members and more than 6,000 students from over 60 countries. It delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, IMBA, PhD and Executive Education programmes across all major business disciplines.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Strategic Management and Organisations encompasses Strategy, International Business, Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour and Leadership. The Department is committed to excellence in student learning, academic research and social impact, and to connecting theory with practice through case-based teaching, applied projects and engagement with business and professional communities.

The Department contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Business Administration, International Business with a Language, and Human Resource Management and People Analytics programmes as well as postgraduate students enrolled in the MSc Management or the IMBA programmes. It offers a collegial, internationally oriented environment in which experienced practitioners can translate professional expertise into distinctive learning experiences, applied research and external partnerships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

International Business School Suzhou is not only a research-led business school but also commits itself to empower inclusive and sustainable business via all its activities. In this context, the workload of faculty on Practice Track are generally shared between teaching, practice and service of the School. The Practice Track is intended for faculty whose primary contribution lies in the application, translation, and mobilisation of professional and industry-based expertise in support of the School’s teaching, external engagement, student development, and strategic positioning. Practice contribution may take different forms depending on the candidate’s expertise, professional network, role, disciplinary area, and the strategic needs of the School. Broadly speaking, Practice Track faculty is expected to contribute to school from the following three broad domains:

• a) Business Value - This refers to contribution to business engagement, income generation, partnership development, executive education, consulting, horizontal projects, development projects, professional networks, or other externally oriented initiatives that create financial, strategic, or reputational value for the School.
• b) Student Opportunity - This refers to contribution to student-facing practice development, including recruitment support, employability, internship placement, professional mentoring, company visits, live projects, guest speakers, professional certification opportunities, career-facing learning activities, or other structured opportunities that connect students with practice.
• c) Practice Impact - This refers to contribution to the School’s practice-based knowledge, professional reputation, and external visibility. This may include teaching cases, business intelligence outputs, policy or industry reports, professional publications, media engagement, public-facing expertise, contribution to professional debates, or other forms of knowledge transfer and practice leadership.

In addition, Professors are also expected to hold leadership roles (service) with the Department, School, or the University, using their experience and expertise to represent the Department and the School.

In terms of teaching, all faculty within the Department should be willing and able to teach at all levels, including undergraduate and master's programmes as well as executive education.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

Essential Qualifications/Experience

Successful applicants to the position are expected to have:

• At least 7-year working experience in the industry/institution such as NGO, Think Tanks, government, central bank or other policy/professional institutions
• A proven record of making measurable impact on policy or industry practice, evidence of direct value creation, meaningful external engagement
• A good personal network with industry and/or government
• Adaptability in working in a collegial environment

Desirable Qualifications/Experience

• Expertise in the areas of AI-related industry and pharmaceutical industry
• A master’s degree in management or a related field
• Teaching experience in higher education

For Professor level, the successful candidates to the position are expected to also have:

• Leadership experience in building or strengthening external relationships, revenue channels, client portfolios, strategic partnerships, or business-facing platforms
• Evidence of past contribution has created sustained financial, strategic, or reputational value for the institutions
• Well-recognised practice impact, senior professional standing, external visibility, or contribution to professional debates
• A sustained record of influential outputs such as business intelligence reports, policy or industry reports, public-facing expertise

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Clear career development path with annual review.

Professional development trainings are provided.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

1. Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as
   • Housing allowance
   • Travel allowance
   • Relocation allowance
   • Etc.
2. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)
3. Paid holidays:
   • Statutory Holidays (13 days)
   • Annual Leave (34 days per academic year including university close days and annual leave) )
   • Family Matters Leave
   • Paid Sick Leave
   • Marriage Leave
   • Paternity Leave
   • Parental leave
   • Etc.
4. Working visa and residence permit in China:
   XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application on our university website. Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of:

• A cover letter
• A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
• Contact Details for Three References

For specific enquiries relating to the positions, please contact Dr Jie Li, Head of the Department of Strategic Management and Organisations, at Jie.Li02@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may also be addressed to Ms Yu Yan, HRBP of IBSS, at Yu.Yan@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position title and job ID in your enquiry.