2024 Biology Lecturer/Assistant Professor

A doctorate degree in Biology or closely related fields is required. English fluency is required. Candidates should be able to teach upper-level courses related to genetics, immunology, organismal biology, cell biology, pharmacology in addition to General Biology courses. For tenure-track positions, early career researchers with PhD degree obtained within the past 10 years from reputable universities (Carnegie R1 institutions or comparable research institutions with strong academic reputation in the fields), are preferred.

Application Information:

Please send cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research goals, unofficial transcripts, two most recent peer-reviewed academic publications, and contact information of three professional references by email to Search Committee Chairperson at wkubio@wku.edu.cn. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required before appointment.

Search Committee Chairperson at wkubio@wku.edu.cn

2024 Computer Science Lecturer/Assistant Professor Professor

A doctorate degree in Computer Science or closely related fields is required. English fluency is required. Candidates should be able to teach graduate and undergraduate courses related to programming languages (Java/C/C++), data structures and algorithms, operating systems, databases, security, visualization, AI/ML, human-computer interaction, and social computing. For tenure-track positions, early career researchers with a Ph.D. degree in computer science or closely related disciplines obtained within the past 10 years from reputable universities (Carnegie R1 institutions or comparable research institutions with strong academic reputation in the fields), are preferred.

Application Information:

Please send cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research goals, unofficial transcripts, three most recent publications (for associate professor position) and contact information of three professional references by email to Search Committee Chairperson at wkucomputersci@wku.edu.cn. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required before appointment.

Search Committee Chairperson at wkucomputersci@wku.edu.cn.

2024 Mathematics Lecturer/Assistant Professor

A doctorate degree in applied mathematics, statistics, data analytics, machine learning, computer vision, or a closely related field. English fluency is required. Candidates should be capable of teaching upper-level courses, including Applied Machine Learning, Big Data Computing, and Statistical Data Mining, in addition to foundational Math courses.

Application Information:

Please send cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research goals, unofficial transcripts, three most recent peer-reviewed academic publications (for the associate professor position) and contact information of three professional references by email to Search Committee Chairperson at wkumath@wku.edu.cn. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required before appointment.

Search Committee Chairperson at wkumath@wku.edu.cn.

2024 Chemistry Lecturer/Assistant Professor

A doctorate in Chemistry or closely related fields is required. English fluency is required. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry and can teach the fundamental principles of physical chemistry including thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and quantum chemistry, or a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and can teach the fundamental principles of analytical chemistry including basic tools of analytical methods, chemical equilibria for quantitative analysis, spectrochemical analysis and analytical separations. Candidates should also be able to teach upper-level analytical or physical chemistry courses.

Application Information:

Please send a cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research goals, unofficial transcripts, two most recent peer-reviewed academic publications, and contact information of three professional references by email to the Search Committee Chairperson at wkuchem@wku.edu.cn. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required before the appointment.

Search Committee Chairperson at wkuchem@wku.edu.cn.

2024 Environmental Science Lecturer/Assistant Professor

A doctorate degree in Environmental Science or closely related fields is required. English fluency is required. Candidates should be able to teach upper-level courses related to Oceanography, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, and Geosciences/GIS in addition to other Environmental Science related courses. For tenure-track positions, early career researchers with Ph.D. degree in Environmental Science or closely related disciplines obtained within the past 10 years from reputable universities (Carnegie R1 institutions or comparable research institutions with strong academic reputation in the fields), are preferred.

Application Information:

Please send cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research goals, unofficial transcripts, two most recent peer-reviewed academic publications, and contact information of three professional references by email to the Search Committee Chairperson at wkues@wku.edu.cn. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required before appointment.

Search Committee Chairperson at wkues@wku.edu.cn.