Shanghai International College of Fashion and Innovation (SCF), approved by the Ministry of Education of China, is a non-profit Chinese-foreign cooperatively-run educational institution and a subordinate school under Donghua University (hereafter abbr. as DHU). SCF aims to combine the world’s leading academic provision in fashion and related disciplines, bringing together globally leading faculty, and educating future international leaders in fashion and creative industry. In September 2014, SCF started two undergraduate programs taught in English, “Fashion and Accessory Design (Fashion Innovation)” major and “Environment Design (Fashion Interior Design)” major, both collaboratively run by DHU and the University of Edinburgh. To meet its developmental needs, SCF is recruiting globally for academic vacancies in the fields of Fashion and Accessory Design (Fashion Innovation) and Environment Design (Fashion Interior Design). For more information please visit http://scf.dhu.edu.cn/index_en.html

Application form as pdf to be found here:

DHU-SCF Application Form

Application

Please send required application documents to scf@dhu.edu.cn, using “SCF position application + position title” as the email subject. We will contact you ASAP.

Required Documents:

• DHU-SCF Applicant Form for Employment
• Recent Photo
• Covering Letter
• Resume
• Copy of Passport/visa
• Copies of relevant Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates/Honor titles
• Work examples
• A recommendation letter from previous and current employer
• Other relevant documents

Contact：Candy +86-21-62378850*807 ccj@dhu.edu.cn

Basic Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive and negotiable
• Providing Working visa and visa application assistance
• Paid summer, winter, and Chinese national holidays (no break for non-Chinese holidays such as Christmas or Thanksgiving)
• Paid social insurance for Chinese nationals, Paid social insurance at Shanghai city’s base level and offered subsidies for the purchase of medical and accident insurance for foreign nationals
• One economy class air ticket reimbursement up to CNY 10,000 (round trip from home country to Shanghai and back) per year for foreign nationals
• House rental allowance

Academic Vacancies

1. Professor/ Leader of the Discipline

1.1 Main Duties

• Act as the leader of the major and the discipline(Fashion Innovation, Fashion Interior Design).
• Plan for the overall construction of the major and the discipline according to the requirements of the college.
• Conduct teaching and research in major fields. Students include undergraduate and postgraduate students (master/doctoral).
• Lead and manage the academic team to achieve the teaching and research objectives, including supervising, training, advising, managing, and motivating faculty and staff.
• Required to work in the office 5 days per week with specified office hours for teaching and research responsibilities and students’ academic supports.

1.2 Qualifications 

• Capable to teach in fluent English;
• Doctoral degree in the relevant fields and title of professor or associate professor granted by other academic institute.
• Rich research experience in the relevant fields with evidence of journal and book publication; preferably with international teaching and professional experiences.
• Minimum 5 years relevant teaching experience in the relevant fields with proof. Experiences in curriculum and program design. A draft plan for curriculum construction and teaching administration in the relevant fields may be required.
• Ability of assessing and allocate teaching resources.
• Management and leadership skills in a team working environment
• Committed to full-time office hours. Absence without notice during work time is not allowed.

Priority will be given to:       

• Professionals with rich teaching experience in art and design colleges, distinguished achievement in the relevant fields, and high reputation among peers.
• Professionals with strong connection with renowned institutions, enterprises, governmental organizations and other influential public organizations, who can help increase the recognition and influence of the college.

2. Associate Professor

2.1 Main Duties      

• Teach and research in the relevant majors and disciplines(Fashion Innovation, Fashion Interior Design). Students include undergraduate and postgraduate students (master).
• Be responsible for the designing of high quality course syllabi within the relevant majors and disciplines.

• Complete independent research projects or parts of large-scale research projects with achievements.
• Teach and advise students in their projects and graduate works.
• Assist in developing teaching and research activities.
• Collaborating with other faculty in academic quality control. Participate in SCF academic administration and curriculum development.
• Required to work in the office 5 days per week with specified office hours for teaching and research responsibilities and students’academic support.

2.2 Qualifications       

• Capable of teaching in fluent English.
• Doctoral degree in the relevant fields and title of associate professor or assistant professor granted by other academic institute.
• Rich research experience in the relevant fields with evidence of journal and book publication; preferably with international teaching and professional experiences.
• Minimum 5 years relevant teaching experience in the relevant fields. Familiar with the latest teaching methods and skills.
• Experiences in course and program design. Able to design and evaluate the course.
• Able to develop new teaching methods, especially methods that apply relevant theories, models, skills and analytical instruments.
• Experiences of successful application and fulfillment of research projects.
• Experiences of participating international exchanges and academic activities.
• Have some management skills and multi-task skill, able to design and manage teaching, administrative, and research activities simultaneously.
• Able to effectively utilize the resources based on the academic requirements
• Good team play and able to collaborate with other others well.
• Committed to full-time office hours. Absence without notice during work time is not allowed.

Priority will be given to:       

• Professionals with teaching experience in art and design colleges, achievement in relevant fields, and reputation among peers.
• Professionals who are capable of getting research funds or other forms of financial support.
• Professionals who can demonstrate the SCF achievements in appropriate local and national media networks or public activities.