Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Public Health Management
Join the CDUTCM-Keele Joint Institute to teach and research in Public Health Management at a leading international collaboration in Chengdu.
Best for:Best for experienced educators with a PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related fields, seeking to teach and conduct research in an international setting with strong support for relocation and professional growth.
Overview
This faculty position at the CDUTCM-Keele Joint Health and Medical Sciences Institute offers the opportunity to teach and develop curriculum for a BSc (Hons) Public Health Management programme. Located in Chengdu, China, the role involves delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring students, and contributing to research. The successful candidate will engage with a collaborative environment blending Keele University’s academic rigor with CDUTCM’s expertise in traditional Chinese medicine and public health. The position emphasizes excellence in teaching, student support, and research profile development, with a focus on addressing modern health challenges through interdisciplinary approaches.
What you'll do
- Deliver innovative and high-quality teaching (up to 20 class periods weekly) using diverse methods and technologies aligned with academic standards.
- Provide at least 6 weekly office hours to mentor and support students’ academic and personal development.
- Undertake core academic duties, including curriculum development and maintaining a strong research profile.
- Supervise undergraduate research projects and foster critical thinking and research skills in students.
- Contribute to professional development initiatives, performance reviews, and collaborative academic projects.
- Ensure excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly engagement to uphold high educational and research standards.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Public Health Management, Epidemiology, or a closely related field (substantial professional experience may be considered as an alternative).
Language: Proficiency in English (required for teaching and research); no specific test score mentioned.
Instruction: English
Publications: Emerging or established research profile (publications, external funding, or student supervision).
- Minimum 2 years of higher education teaching experience (teaching certification or relevant credentials preferred).
- Established or emerging research profile, including publications or external research funding.
- Experience supervising undergraduate or master’s students.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Cultural adaptability and experience developing curricula for diverse educational contexts.
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- No age or prior experience caps beyond the 2 years of teaching experience requirement.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Submit an application via email to careers@zycdutcm.net including an academic CV, a 1-page cover letter addressing motivation, and a 2-page response to the selection criteria. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- Academic CV
- Cover letter (1-page max)
- Response to Selection Criteria (2-page max)
Contact
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