GUANGDONG OCEAN UNIVERSITY

For the sake of rapid, harmonious and overall development, GDOU has been annually seeking international personnel of excellence in teaching, research and administration all over the world to build on its strengths in all fields of study and to extend its teaching and research programs. Excellent candidates with an outstanding record in research, research funding, undergraduate teaching and graduate supervision are sought. Expertise in an area of research complementary to existing strengths of the University and especially the Faculties of fishery, agriculture, foodstuff technology, art, information technology, and economic management is required. Candidates who can enhance our strengths in ocean sciences like aquiculture, mariculture, oceanography, etc. will be given preference. Experience in coordinating teaching and research programs and a broad working knowledge of relevant disciplines are desirable. The appointee will be required to provide academic and research leadership in their field of expertise and participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. And applicants must be able to demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to work in groups—teamwork spirit is highly desirable.

Prepare and conduct lectures, tutorials, laboratory practicals, fieldwork classes and student assessment
Act as subject coordinator and assist in curriculum development
Undertake research and optional administrative duties
Supervise undergraduate or graduate students in their independent work on their academic degree thesis
Establish and maintain a strong national and international research profile

Professors or PhD in related discipline or associate professors with a master’s degree and under the age of 40
Demonstrated experience in tertiary teaching, especially in big group teaching
Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of web-based learning and teaching
Demonstrated experience in graduate supervision and training
Demonstrated ability to attract competitive funding
Experience in the development of teaching and research in relevant fields of study
Excellent track record in scientific publication commensurate with level of appointment
Excellent in interpersonal skills

A broad knowledge of the field of study
Experience in a problem-based learning environment
Experience working within a research team environment
Experience with the coordination and administration of subjects as well as general administrative skills
Experience in establishing and/or managing a research group
Experience with distance education and/or in writing education package

Be friendly to China and cooperative
Abide by the laws of the country and regulations of the governments and the University
Speak good English or Chinese
Have an experience of over 5 years in related teaching or research work
Hold a doctoral or master’s degree in a related discipline
Be healthy and aged under 65

Appointment will be full time on an annual contract basis subject to a probationary period of one to three months during the first term of contract of employment. Each employment or contract term is at least one year; exceptions go to a six-month contract. The employment contract is signed on a yearly basis in both English and Chinese versions.

Commencing salary will be negotiated and determined according to qualifications, experience and skills of the employee. The monthly pre-tax salary ranges from RMB 5,000 to 10,000 yuan. Benefits include round-trip international airfare, health and accident insurance while staying in China, a rent-free apartment with necessary furniture, electric household appliances, telephone and Internet, a monthly subsidy of 200 to 500 RMB for water, electricity, gas and telephone, and one or two free group trips around China arranged by the Foreign Affairs Office. For more information, please download the Contract at this website and read it carefully.

Applicants must provide a resume covering a full, clear and systematic statement of qualifications, career, and the Selection Criteria and chief publications, a teaching and/or research profile, a complete Application for an International Staff Position Form (downloadable) , two reference letters sealed in individual envelope and enclosed with the names, telephone numbers and addresses of the referees, duplicate copies of highest academic degree certificate and qualification title certificate (the original ones will be required to be shown to the recruiter in charge for validation), copies of passport and health certificate, and two passport photos. All these documents are required to be sent in a single package by post or email to the Foreign Affairs Office (FAO).

After a careful evaluation of applicant and a serious validation of the documents obtained, a telephone interview will be arranged between the recruiter and the applicant.
Once decision has been made on the engagement of an applicant, the applicant will be notified of the decision, negotiation about and determination of salary, benefits and other aspects concerned.
If an agreement has been reached, the applicant will be requested to download the Employment Contract in both English and Chinese versions and the Foreign Experts Working Permit Application Record from the Download at this website.
The applicant send by express mail to FAO the completed application record and the contract whose Chinese Version could be left uncompleted but must be signed
Once the Working Permit has been issued, FAO will send it to the applicant by express mail and the applicant gets ready to apply for the Z visa ( work visa) as indicated on the Permit.
Once the work visa has been issued and a single-trip air ticket has been booked, the applicant will be requested to download the International Staff Entry on Duty Form and send it by express mail or email to FAO as soon as it is completed.