Position Overview:
Duke Kunshan University seeks applicants for a position as Instructor in Economics in its Undergraduate Program. The successful applicant will receive an initial contract of 3 years that might be renewed pending evaluation of job performance. Reporting to the Division Chair of Social Sciences and working closely with course instructors, the instructor will provide comprehensive support for the teaching of economics courses, in particular the introductory courses. Compensation is internationally competitive and commensurate with experience and education background.
Duke Kunshan University is a partnership of Duke University, Wuhan University and the Municipality of Kunshan, China. DKU is located in Kunshan China, about 30 km from Shanghai. DKU offers a series of graduate degree programs and launched its undergraduate degree program in 2018. Our campus provides an innovative, interdisciplinary undergraduate liberal arts experience to a student body that will number 2000 students and 200+ faculty, with a student body represented by over 60 countries. The Lab Instructor in Economics will play an important role in delivering integrated and interdisciplinary teaching for the UG program. Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Reports to:
Associate Professor of Economics; Chair, Division of Social Sciences of Undergraduate Program
Essential Duties:
1. Support economics courses under supervision of designated course instructors, in particular the course ECON 101.
2. Lead the recitation sections within the context of the course.
3. Assist in grading course assignment as requested.
4. Perform other duties as assigned.
5. University employees' job responsibilities will continue to expand in scope and depth as the University grows and complexity in its programs.
Required Qualifications:
1. Candidates must hold at least a Master Degree in Economics. A Ph.D. degree in Economics is preferred but not required.
2. 1-2 years' teaching experience in higher education is preferred. Fresh graduates with studying experience in top universities will be considered; experiences as TA will be highly preferred.
3. Willing to work in an interdisciplinary and intercultural environment.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
5. Good organizational skills, punctuality and knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.
6. Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team environment.
How to Apply:
Please submit your formal application by searching the position on DKU recruitment portal https://career15.sapsf.cn/career?company=dukekunsha
公司介绍
Duke Kunshan University – Overview
Duke Kunshan is a world-class liberal arts university based in Kunshan, China, that offers a range of high quality, innovative academic programs for students from around the world. It was established in September 2013 as a U.S.-China partnership between Duke University and Wuhan University.
Duke Kunshan welcomed its first students in August 2014. The university began by offering Duke graduate degrees as well as a Global Learning Semester program for undergraduate students from Duke and top-tier Chinese and international universities.
In August 2018, the university welcomed its first undergraduate degree students. The four-year bachelor’s degree program follows the liberal arts and sciences tradition, with emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and self-exploration.
Our vibrant, high-tech campus covers 200 acres in Kunshan’s Yangcheng Lake Science and Technology Park. Take a virtual tour to see our advanced classrooms, conference facilities and library, as well as student and faculty housing, and multiple dining and recreational areas. We also have multipurpose meeting spaces, break rooms and study rooms that allow students to work individually or in groups to review course materials and complete assignments.
The city of Kunshan, in Jiangsu province, is one of China’s fastest-growing economies and is a hub for high-tech research and manufacturing. The city is surrounded by picturesque forests and water towns, and is also connected by high-speed rail and subway to Shanghai and Suzhou, two of China’s most dynamic cities.