The School of Government at Shenzhen University was established in September 2021, formed from the former Department of Public Administration of the Management School, the Sociology Department of the Law School, and the Urban Governance Research Institute. It is the first school in Southern China named specifically for "Government ". The school is structured into four departments: Administrative Management, Public Policy, Political Science, and Sociology. It offers undergraduate programs in Administrative Management and Sociology, master's programs in the primary disciplines of Public Administration and Political Science, professional master's degrees in Public Administration (MPA) and Social Work (MSW), and a doctoral program in the secondary discipline of Political Communication.
The Department of Administrative Management, established in 1985 (originally named the Department of Administration), was among the first in China to introduce this discipline. It is recognized as a national first-class undergraduate program construction site, a Guangdong provincial feature specialty, and a key discipline. The Sociology Department was founded in 1996 and in 2007 established the nation's first university-affiliated social work organization, developing distinct advantages in social governance, social policy, social work, and big data and computational social sciences. The Urban Governance Research Institute, formed in 2016 from the integration of the Shenzhen University Institute of Contemporary Chinese Politics established in 1999 and other research entities, was renamed in 2022 to the Research Institute of Governance in Mega-Cities and also established the Political Science Department. The "Contemporary Chinese Politics Research Report" initiated in 2002 is one of the earliest academic journals with a focus on contemporary Chinese politics, widely influential in political and administrative circles domestically and internationally, and is included in collections of renowned universities such as Harvard and Oxford. The Public Policy Department was newly established in 2023.
I. Vacant Positions and Specific Requirements
1. Full-time Faculty in the School of Government :
(1) Must have a graduate degree and a Ph.D.; candidates with overseas study or work experience are preferred.
(2) Specializations in Administrative Management, Public Policy, Urban Politics, Social Work, etc., with outstanding research achievements and capable of teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Preference given to candidates who have published high-quality academic papers in their field in the past five years.
(3) Should have significant academic influence or potential in their discipline, possess good professional ethics, academic integrity, and team spirit, and have experience leading national or provincial research projects.
2. Full-time Faculty at the Research Center for the Development of Disabled Persons' Affairs in the Pilot Demonstration Area of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics:
(1) Must hold a doctoral degree and have completed their graduate studies at the doctoral level; preference will be given to those with international study or work experience.
(2) Outstanding research achievements and capable of teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, with a preference for candidates who have published high-quality academic papers in their field in the past five years.
(3) Should have significant academic influence in their discipline, experience in team collaboration, and have led national or provincial research projects.
(4) Age requirements may be relaxed for exceptionally qualified candidates or urgently needed experts: up to 40 years old for associate professors and up to 45 years old for professors.
(5) Research fields in social policy, focusing on non-profit organization management, disability studies, and charitable donations are particularly encouraged.
This year's recruitment for faculty positions implements a pre-employment to long-term tenure management system, with some positions under a full-time teaching faculty management system. Candidates are generally expected to be under 35 years old, with the age limit extendable to 40 for associate professors and 45 for professors. Exceptionally outstanding candidates may apply for the "Hundred Talents Program" faculty positions, details of which can be found in the recruitment announcement: http://hr.szu.edu.cn/info/1139/7217.htm
II. Compensation and Benefits for Pre-Employment to Long-Term Tenure Track Faculty
1. Annual salary system based on the candidate's experience and performance, offering competitive compensation and research startup funds. Exceptionally qualified candidates may be included in the university's talent development programs, receiving corresponding benefits as per university policies.
2. Candidates appointed under Shenzhen University's "Pengcheng Peacock Plan" will enjoy corresponding performance rewards.
3. Housing policy: Eligible to apply for rent-subsidized transitional housing from the university. Those who meet the conditions may also enjoy Shenzhen's housing policies for talents, subject to final government provisions.
4. Education support: Affiliated with Shenzhen University Education Group, which includes four middle schools, four elementary schools, and three kindergartens, ensuring educational opportunities for faculty children.
5. Medical care: Includes two tertiary comprehensive hospitals: Shenzhen University General Hospital and South China Hospital, providing high-quality medical services for faculty.
6. Employee care: The university offers special sports funding, free use of on-campus sports facilities, annual health checks, and dining subsidies.
III. Application Time and Method
1. Application period: Open throughout 2024 with regular reviews by the university.
2. Registration Method: Visit the Shenzhen University Talent Recruitment Platform (URL: http://zp.szu.edu.cn, it is recommended to use 360 Extreme Browser or Google Chrome). Register using your email address, receive the activation email, and activate your account. After logging into the system, click on "General Faculty Recruitment," select "Recruitment Plan" (including the Hundred Talents Plan and the 2024 Faculty Recruitment Plan). You can view detailed information about available positions on the recruitment page, select the position you wish to apply for, click “Apply for Position,” complete your resume, and submit it. For detailed registration instructions, please refer to the "Faculty Recruitment System Operation Manual (For Applicants)" (scan the QR code to view).
V. Contact Information
Teacher Wu: 0755-86939482
Resume submission URL: http://zp.szu.edu.cn
Recruitment announcement: https://hr.szu.edu.cn/info/1139/7553.htm
Shenzhen University School of Government
March 28, 2024
Editor: Yin Shun
Initial Reviewer: Luo Wenting
Secondary Reviewer: Wu Peiqian
Final Reviewer: Gu Zhijun
