Professor of Mechatronics and Automation, Program Lead

Job Responsibilities

1. Academic Leadership and Program Management

• Provide strategic and academic leadership for the Mechatronics Engineering discipline and degree programs.
• Lead the design, review, and continuous improvement of the curriculum to ensure alignment with international academic standards, technological developments, and industry needs.
• Coordinate course offerings, teaching assignments, laboratory activities, and academic workload planning.
• Support the recruitment, development, mentoring, and performance evaluation of academic staff.
• Contribute to departmental and university-level academic planning, governance, and committee work.

2. Teaching and Student Supervision

• Teach core and advanced undergraduate courses in Mechatronics Engineering and related areas.
• Develop practice-oriented teaching materials, laboratory exercises, projects, and interdisciplinary learning activities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of teaching quality and student learning outcomes.

3. Research and Scholarly Activity

• Conduct and lead high-quality applied research in Mechatronics Engineering or closely related fields.
• Develop a clear research agenda aligned with the strategic priorities of BIUH and relevant industry needs.
• Publish research outcomes in recognized academic journals and conferences.
• Seek external research funding and support the development of research laboratories and platforms.

4. Industry, Community, and International Engagement

• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with industry, government agencies, professional associations, research institutions, and other universities.
• Promote industry-oriented teaching, internships, joint projects, applied research, and knowledge transfer.
• Represent the program, department, and university at national and international conferences, professional networks, and academic events.
• Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure the continuing relevance of the program.
• Contribute to BIUH’s international visibility and its engagement with the Hainan Free Trade Port and the wider region.

Job Qualifications

• A PhD in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Robotics, Control Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more relevant fields, such as:
• Automation and control systems
• Robotics and autonomous systems
• Intelligent manufacturing and Industry 4.0
• Embedded and cyber-physical systems
• Sensors, actuators, and instrumentation
• Mechanical design and electromechanical systems
• Industrial digitalization and artificial intelligence applications
• Relevant academic leadership or program management experience.
• Practical, applied research, or collaborative experience with industry.
• Strong communication, organizational, and intercultural collaboration skills.
• Ability to teach and work effectively in English in an international academic environment.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and high standards of academic integrity in teaching, research, and leadership.

Expected Onboarding Time

• Spring Semester 2027 (February 2027)

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary in the Market (13th Month Salary)
• Allowance: Travel Allowance / Phone Allowance / High Temperature Allowance, Etc.
• 5 Types of Social Insurance and 1 Housing Provident Fund Commercial insurance
• Working environment that is open to the world and strongly oriented towards sustainability, diversity and internationality

Paid Holidays

• Statutory Holidays (13days)
• Annual Leave (25 days)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Marriage Leave
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Parental Leave

How to apply

1.Please prepare the following documents:

• Current English CV(including full publication list)
• Cover Letter(addressed to the President)
• 2 Reference Letters
• Teaching Qualification Documents, Qualifications (if available)
• Documents certifying the professor’s (if available)
• Academic Degree Certificates

2.Please import all files into one PDF

3.Please name the PDF as ” Position – Your Name”

4.Please send all files to recruitment@hibiuh.edu.cn