Professor and Dean, School of CHIPS
Lead and shape the newly established School of CHIPS at XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) as Professor and Dean.
Best for:Best for experienced academic leaders and professors in microelectronics or electrical engineering with a track record in industry collaboration and strategic management.
Overview
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University seeks a visionary academic leader to serve as Professor and Dean of the School of CHIPS at the XJTLU Entrepreneur College in Taicang, China. The appointee will provide strategic leadership, direct daily administrative operations, and foster interdisciplinary education and industry partnerships in microelectronics and integrated circuits. Responsibilities encompass curriculum development, faculty recruitment and retention, budget management, and expanding external research collaborations. The ideal candidate will champion innovative educational models such as Syntegrative Education to prepare global entrepreneurial leaders in semiconductor technologies.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic leadership to guide the overall growth and development of the School of CHIPS.
- Manage daily administrative operations, governance, rules, and infrastructure within the School.
- Lead the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of academic programmes across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Formulate and execute strategic plans aligned with industry standards in microelectronics and institutional objectives.
- Oversee personnel decisions including academic recruitment, faculty development, retention, promotion, and performance management.
- Build and nurture collaborative partnerships with external companies, government bodies, and non-academic organizations to boost R&D and funding.
- Manage the annual budget, financial accounts, and workforce planning to guarantee operational sustainability.
Requirements
Degree required: Doctoral research degree (PhD) or equivalent professional practice and engagement
Language: High level of communicative competence in English
Instruction: English
Publications: Demonstrable impact and an international reputation in relevant research fields
- Substantial senior leadership experience in higher education or a relevant industrial context
- Demonstrated success in strategic planning, institutional management, and financial oversight
- Extensive background in teaching, research, and business engagement within microelectronics or electrical engineering
- Proven ability to recruit, manage, and mentor academic and administrative staff
- Strong external network of industry stakeholders, funding bodies, and government agencies
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-30
Submit a single PDF file through the online application portal containing a comprehensive cover letter, current CV, and contact details for three professional references.
- Cover letter
- CV
- 3 reference contacts
Contact
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