Recruitment of Mathematics teachers

Recruitment of Mathematics teachers

Offer issued by:

　　Sino-French Institute of Nuclear Engineering and Technology（Institut Franco-chinois de l’Energie Nucléaire，IFCEN）, Sun Yat-sen University

Presentation of the organization:

　　IFCEN is an engineering school created jointly by China and France within Sun Yat-sen University . Its mission is to train, in six or seven years, Chinese trilingual engineers specialized in nuclear engineering, on the French pedagogical model of scientific preparatory classes and grandes écoles.

　　IFCEN hosted its first class of engineering students in September 2010. The master's degree is recognized in the European Union as a degree in engineering thanks to the accreditation of the Commission of engineering titles (la Commission des titres d’ingénieurs,CTI).

　　The institute is located on the campus of Zhuhai, a garden city on a pleasant scale, benefiting from a subtropical climate and an exceptional geographical location between sea and mountain, close to Macau, Hong Kong and Guangzhou.

Location:

Zhuhai/Guangzhou – China

Number of recruitment positions

Teaching teachers：3

Job description :

　　The teacher will:

　　-prepare and deliver an average of ten 45-minute math sessions per week (for 34 school weeks), in English or in Chinese, which may be spread across multiple grade levels (Different levels spread from grade 1 to 4).

　　-The yearly teaching load is 324 teaching sessions.

　　-regularly evaluate students and design exam topics and answer keys;

　　- participate in discussions on syllabus revisions and in pedagogical meetings;

　　- provide oral examination time (if established);

　　- participate in other activities related to mathematics education.

Appointment requirements:

　　1. Teaching Professor

　　Commitment to professional education is required. Substantial teaching experience is preferred.At least 5 years of experience as an Associate Teaching Professor or Associate Professor in Teaching and Research.Outstanding achievements in teaching, including demonstrated commitment to educational reform, innovative curriculum development, high-quality course and textbook design, effective teaching team building, and mentorship of young educators.

　　2. Associate Teaching Professor

　　Commitment to professional education is required. Substantial teaching experience is preferred.At least 2 years of experience as a Lecturer or/and Assistant Professor.Proven ability to effectively deliver basic or public courses and meet required teaching workload.A track record of accomplishments in educational reform and research.

　　3. Lecturer

　　A strong educational background and commitment to teaching is required.Proven ability to effectively deliver basic or public courses.

Required skills:

　　The candidate's mathematical knowledge and skills must be generalist: the teaching will not be limited to a single field.

　　An open mind is fundamental and the candidate should be able to adapt his/her teaching methods to both the typical methods of the « preparatory classes for grandes écoles » and to the students of the Institute.

　　A good level of English is essential as teaching will be in English and communication with the administration of the institute and with colleagues is generally in English.

　　The candidate will be a team player with good interpersonal skills and will be able to work in a supportive team with his/her counterparts.

　　The main qualities sought in our future colleagues are: a clear focus on teaching, a positive attitude and team spirit, a taste for change and adaptability.

Required diplomas :

　　A doctoral degree.

　　The « agrégation externe deMathématiques » is a big plus.

Type of contract:

　　Formal establishment position.

Job treatment：

Salary and benefits:

　　The salary and benefits consist of policy based wages, on campus performance-based wages, and other allowances and subsidies. The school pays social insurance and housing provident fund according to regulations.

Housing treatment：

　　Enjoy teacher's apartment on campus in accordance with school relevant regulations on the rental of public housing.

Medical benefits：

　　Enjoy medical benefits for teaching staff in the campus;(In case of medical insurance system reform, implement according to the new policy).

Education of children：

　　The children of teaching oriented teachers can enroll in primary, secondary, and kindergarten schools in the corresponding campus according to school regulations.

Application deadline:

　　Open until positions are occupied.

How to apply:

　　Send your detailed resume with photo, your letter of motivation, the scan of your diplomas and supporting materials for representative achievements to Mr GEWIRTZ Alexander, Mr LI Liangliang, Mrs Océane GEWIRTZ, Mr YUAN Cenxi and Mr. MA Yu.

　　NB: only pre-selected applications will be answered, thank you for your understanding.

       After receiving the application materials, the college will conduct a qualification review according to the recruitment conditions and determine the shortlist for the initial review. Qualification review runs through the entire process of open recruitment. If it is found at any stage that a candidate does not meet the qualification requirements or provides false materials, their application or employment qualifications will be cancelled.
 

E-MAIL of CONTACT:

1、Alexander GEWIRTZ (head of the Mathematics department)a.gewirtz@yahoo.com

2、Li Liangliang (Deputy head of the Mathematics department)liliangliang@mail.sysu.edu.cn

3、Océane GEWIRTZ (FrenchDeputy Dean)ogewirtz@yahoo.com

4、YUAN Cenxi (Vice-dean in charge of teaching affairs)yuancx@mail.sysu.edu.cn

5、MA Yu (Vice-dean in charge of teaching affairs)mayu9@mail.sysu.edu.cn

7、Administration Office of IFCEN, ifcenrs@mail.sysu.edu.cn

Website

　　http://ifcen.sysu.edu.cn/