Recruitment of Full-time Faculty
Position in Electrical Engineering / Information Technology / Mechanical Engineering Fields at the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, National Sun Yat-sen University is a pioneer in interdisciplinary innovative education in Taiwan. It aims to continue developing a co-learning environment with humanistic care, technological practice, and environmental sustainability. The department cultivates students to engage in internationally important trend issues and develop the vision and practical abilities to become top interdisciplinary talents on the international stage.
1. Position: 1~2 full-time Assistant Professor (or above)
2. Starting date: Expected to begin from August 1, 2027
3. Qualifications:
(a) Ph.D. degree in engineering, technology, or information-related fields.
(b) Experience and expertise in interdisciplinary practical applications and backgrounds (e.g., Biomedical Engineering / Artificial Intelligence / IoT / Educational Technology / Human-Computer Interaction / Environmental Engineering / Tech Art, etc.).
(c) At least one academic article published in a Q2 level international journal or above.
(d) Satisfying all requirements outlined by the "National Sun Yat-sen University Regulations for the Appointment of Teachers and Researchers." Information is available at the university's Personnel Office website: https://ope.nsysu.edu.tw/p/[contact details available in the full listing].php?Lang=zh-tw
4. In addition to the aforementioned qualifications, applicants should:
(a) Possess innovative practical skills and be capable of engaging in teaching, collaborative research projects, and guiding interdisciplinary projects for university students.
(b) Have the ability to integrate technological hardware and software skills, or expertise in human-computer interaction, which is especially beneficial.
(c) Have proficiency in English teaching (In accordance with the university's regulations, newly appointed faculty members are required to offer at least one course taught entirely in English each semester).
5. Courses to be Offered:
(a) Compulsory courses to be offered:
．Applications of Science
．Maker-Basic
．Basic Computer Programming and Application
．Interdisciplinary Innovation Practice
(b) Other proposed courses to be offered (focusing on interdisciplinary courses linked to individual expertise).
6. Application Documents:
Applicants are expected to submit the following documents:
(a) Applicant's personal information and resume (including autobiography, education, experience, teaching philosophy, thoughts on interdisciplinary teaching and research, etc.). Please download the "Form for Prospective Faculty" from the Personnel Office website (https://ope.nsysu.edu.tw/p/[contact details available in the full listing].php?Lang=zh-tw). Fill it out in detail and attach a 2-inch half-length photo (or include it via color print/scan).
(b) A complete list of publications (including the title of the Ph.D. dissertation; personal publications must be categorized into journals, conference proceedings, monographs, and National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) projects, etc.). For papers published within the past five years that are classified as SCIE, SSCI, or AHCI, please indicate the category (including the level), and state whether you are the first author or corresponding author.
(c) Copies of academic qualifications and experience certificates (including teaching certificates (exempted for first-time teachers), degree certificates, transcripts, and other experiences; foreign qualifications must be authenticated by ROC embassies/missions) and certificates of honors (such as awards from international or national competitions, NSTC award certificates, etc.).
(d) Abstracts of the Ph.D. dissertation and scholarly publications within the last five years.
(e) Approved lists or activity information of subsidy programs from government agencies, organizations, or industry within the past three years.
(f) Two letters of recommendation or a list of at least two referees (including names and contact information).
(g) Course outlines for at least three teachable subjects (two compulsory and one elective course).
(h) Outlines of courses that have been offered in the past and teaching opinion survey results (exempted for first-time teachers).
(i) Other information highlighting personal characteristics.
Please merge the above items (1-9) into a single complete PDF file (do not encrypt, no hard copy mailing is required) and send it to: [contact details available in the full listing]. You will receive a confirmation reply within two days after sending the electronic file; if you do not receive it, please contact Ms. Chen at [contact details available in the full listing] ext. 5740 for further inquiries.
7. Deadline for receipt:
November 15, 2026 (based on the Taiwan time the PDF electronic file is sent).
Contact Information:
- Contact Person: Ms. Chen, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, National Sun Yat-sen University
- TEL: [contact details available in the full listing] ext. 5740
- E-mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
- Address: Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Si-Wan College, 10th Floor, Library, No. 70, Lienhai Rd., Gushan Dist., Kaohsiung City 804, Taiwan
