CV should be sent to dkurecruitment@dukekunshan.edu.cn
Job description:
Position Overview
Duke Kunshan University (DKU) is seeking applications for one open position as Instructor for Data and Computer Science Teaching Labs at its interdisciplinary liberal arts Undergraduate Program (UG). Successful candidates will be supporting course instructions of laboratory sessions in the UG Division of Natural and Applied Sciences (DNAS). Successful candidate will receive mentoring in teaching that prepares him / her well for future career development. The innovative undergraduate curriculum at DKU also enables successful candidate to be involved in undergraduate research activities in collaboration with faculties within the division.
Duke Kunshan University is a partnership of Duke University, Wuhan University and the Municipality of Kunshan, China. DKU located in Kunshan China, about 30 km from Shanghai. DKU offers a series of graduate degree programs and launches 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 150+ faculty, with a student body represented by over 40 countries. The Instructors for Teaching Labs will play an important role in delivering integrated and interdisciplinary teaching for the new UG program. Review of applications will begin June 20, 2021 for hiring for the fall semester, 2021. For more information and instructions for application for positions, please visit: http://www.dukekunshan.edu.cn.
Reports to
Chair of Division of Natural and Applied Sciences
Essential Duties
Support lab instructions under supervision of the course instructors, to support science courses on the DKU campus in China.
Teach the lab within the context of the course, and provide a constant presence in labs.
Introduce lab activities when appropriate.
Assist in designing labs for both entry and advanced level courses in relevant disciplines.
Ensure the students understand the issues of experimental design, data analysis, and control treatments or conditions.
Monitor students use of lab notebooks.
Assist with grading lab notebooks when requested.
Support undergraduate signature work.
Support summer outreach activities of DKU.
Perform other duties as assigned.
University employees' job responsibilities will continue to expand in scope and depth as the University grows in size and complexity in its programs.
Required Qualifications
Willing to work in a multidisciplinary and intercultural environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and fluency in Chinese is preferred.
Good organizational skills and knowledge of applicable rules, regulations and procedures.
Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team environment.
Education
Master degree with teaching experience or PhD degree in computer science.
Years of Related Working Experience
Excellent fresh graduates will be considered. Candidates with interdisciplinary background are encouraged to apply. Teaching experience is desirable, as is experience working in labs in an international setting.
昆山杜克大学是世界一流的以通识博雅教育为特色的大学，位于中国江苏省昆山市，为来自全球各地的学生提供一系列高质量的创新学术项目。昆山杜克大学由美国杜克大学与中国武汉大学联合创办，于2013年9月获得中国教育部正式批准设立。 昆山杜克大学于2014年8月迎来了首批学生，包括硕士研究生，以及来自杜克大学和国内外一流高校的本科生，接受一学期的交流学习。 2018年8月，昆山杜克大学迎来了首届本科生，开启了四年制本科学位教育。本科课程体系遵循通识博雅教育传统，强调批判性思维、创造力、协作和探索。 昆山杜克大学位于阳澄湖科技园区内，校园占地1200亩，校内配置了各类高科技设施。进入虚拟校园即可参观先进的教室和会议设施、图书馆资源、师生宿舍、餐厅及休闲设施。校园内多功能的会议场所、休息室和学习区可供学生独立自习或集体讨论课程内容，完成作业，参与丰富多样的校园学习生活。 江苏省昆山市是高新技术研究和制造业中心，也是中国目前经济发展最快的经济体之一。昆山市拥有风景如画的森林和水乡，毗邻国际大都市上海和苏州，高速公路、高铁以及地铁交通十分便利。
联系电话：0512 3665 7208
单位地址：江苏省昆山市杜克大道8号
