Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University

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Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University is recruiting for six visiting named chair positions:

1. Citi Visiting Faculty Chair in International Business,
2. Bank of America Merrill Lynch Visiting Faculty Chair in International Finance,
3. Tencent Visiting Faculty Chair in Technology,
4. Boeing Visiting Faculty Chair in International Relations,
5. Johnson & Johnson Visiting Faculty Chair in Leadership, and
6. Volkswagen Visiting Faculty Chair in Sustainability

Each full-time position will be given to one individual with a term of one semester to two years and competitive pay, including residence in a faculty apartment at Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University.

Major Responsibilities
The Chair 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 contemporary global issues. We are seeking excellent teachers and scholars with an interdisciplinary focus who are able to take a leave of absence from their current academic positions for at least one semester.

The Visiting Chair will teach at least one eight-week module course in the program and may be asked to speak at one or more appropriate and mutually convenient company or college events.

In addition to teaching at least one course per academic year, the Chair shall also be responsible for advising students on Capstone projects and writing, and actively participating in academic and community activities of Schwarzman College.

Skills, Experience, And Qualifications

The following qualifications and credentials will be considered in appointing the Chair:

1. Prominent scholar and recognized expert with a strong record of teaching, research, and publications at the associate or full professor level (Distinguished practitioners with relevant expertise will also be considered);
2. For candidates who are Chinese citizens currently based in China, significant time spent outside of China, such as studying and working;
3. Fluency in English (for purposes of teaching, research, and communications);
4. A doctoral degree in business, economics, public policy, political economy, international relations, or other relevant fields. International experience and knowledge, as well as experience working in or on China, are helpful. Educational background in the United States and/or Europe is preferred.

Specific expertise for each named chair is available on our website: https://www.schwarzmanscholars.org/news-article/schwarzman-scholars-is-hiring/

To apply, please send an application cover letter, a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications and courses taught), and the names and contact information of three referees to jobs@schwarzmanscholars.org before November 30, 2019.