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Tenure-Track Faculty Position in the International Graduate Program of Marine Science and Technology, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan

The International Graduate Program of Marine Science and Technology at National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU), Kaohsiung, Taiwan, invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor level or higher. We are specifically interested in candidates whose research areas are in Marine & Coastal Engineering, Marine Environmental Conservation, or Marine Environmental Planning & Management. Preference will be given to applicants whose research focuses on mitigating and adaption to the impacts of global climate change in the coastal zone. Successful candidates will demonstrate the capabilities of obtaining extramural research funding and teaching elective and required undergraduate and graduate courses. The university requires each new faculty member to lecture at least a course in English per semester. This position is a joint appointment of the International Graduate Program of Marine Science and Technology and the Department of Marine Environment and Engineering.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree and have post-doctoral research experience. Publications of at least three research papers (as first author or corresponding author) in the SCIE journals are required. The electronic application file should include a cover letter, CV, a copy of doctoral degree diploma, transcripts of master’s and doctoral programs, statements of teaching interests and research plans, and a designated representative paper published within the last five years, three recommendation letters, contacts of five REFERENCE persons (eg. teachers, colleague, classmates, friends, or students). Additionally, the application must include a video made in WMV or MP4 format, with a resolution 1280×720 pixels, deposited in Dropbox or Google Drive. This video should cover the following sections.
(1) Self introduction (5min):Please introduce about yourself.
(2) Sample teaching (5min):Select a subject related to your expertize.
(3) Short talk (5min):Discuss your research and its significance, as well as your plan to collaborate with our current colleagues in the Dept of Marine Environment and Engineering.


Please send your application with the link of the video to Ms. Tsai at hsin@staff.nsysu.edu.tw. The application deadline is Aug 31, 2023, or until this position is filled.
About National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) and Kaoshiung city in Taiwan: NSYSU is one of the top research universities in Taiwan. It is located in the “Southern Capital City” Kaohsiung that provides convenient international access by Kaohsiung International Airport and open space in the city and the nearby areas. This seaport-based city with a population of 2.7 million and extended subways and bus routes, Kaohsiung, offers vibrant activities seasoned with cuisines from various regions of the world. The campus of NSYSU sits on where the mountain and the beach meet, one of the most beautiful sceneries in Taiwan. NSYSU comprises six colleges, including Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Science, Engineering, Management and Marine Sciences. Based on the proximity from the airport, seaport and ocean, the College of Marine Sciences was strategically designated as a key development by the Education Ministry of Taiwan to attract top scientists since its establishment in 1980’s. More information of NSYSU can be found in the link: https://www.nsysu.edu.tw/?Lang=en
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