Open Rank Faculty Position in Humanities and Social Sciences
Join Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University to pioneer interdisciplinary education and research at the intersection of AI, digital technologies, and the humanities.
Best for:Best for scholars and researchers bridging computational approaches with humanities, social sciences, or applied linguistics.
Overview
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University seeks an open-rank faculty member from Assistant Professor to Professor within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The successful candidate will advance research and teaching related to the university's Education and AI strategic initiative, integrating computational methods into humanities and social sciences. Responsibilities include developing core AI programmes, teaching within a home department, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations across the institution. The appointee will engage with regional and international partners while contributing to academic governance and curriculum innovation.
What you'll do
- Develop and deliver core AI programmes and modules that bridge computational methods with humanities and social sciences.
- Contribute to teaching and curriculum development within the home academic department.
- Build collaborative research initiatives across the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the broader university.
- Drive curriculum innovation by responsibly and critically integrating AI and digital technologies into pedagogy.
- Engage with external academic, industry, cultural, and policy partners to foster real-world research applications.
- Perform academic administration, leadership, and service duties commensurate with the appointment rank.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a relevant humanities, social science, computer/data science, computational social science, computational linguistics, or related field
Language: English proficiency for teaching and research work
Instruction: English
Publications: High-quality research and publication record commensurate with the level of appointment
- Expertise in applying computational and data-driven methods to humanities and social science questions
- Proficiency in programming languages and analytical tools such as Python or R
- Demonstrated understanding of the social, cultural, political, or ethical dimensions of AI and data
- Proven record or clear potential for high-quality research and publication at the intersection of AI and humanities/social sciences
- Ability to teach computational and data-analytical methods to students from diverse disciplinary backgrounds
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-30
Submit your application through the university career portal in a single PDF file containing your cover letter, current CV, and contact details for three references.
- Cover letter
- CV
- 3 reference letters
Contact
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