National Ilan University
Department of Mechanical and Electromechanical Engineering

Full Time Faculty Recruitment Announcement

Version dated November 6, 2025

1 Position Available

One full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or above.

2 Qualifications

2.1. A doctoral degree in a field related to mechanical engineering from a university in Taiwan or abroad, with research expertise in thermal-fluid and energy engineering.

2.2. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in cold-flow or thermal-flow field simulation, combustion, or other related fields.

2.3. Ability to teach courses in English.

2.4. Experience in industry–academia collaboration or the implementation of research projects is an advantage.

3 Duties

3.1. Teaching: Teach thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and other departmental courses in thermal-fluid and energy engineering, and meet the needs of English-medium instruction (EMI).

3.2. Conduct research and provide service.

3.3. Newly appointed faculty members must teach courses as required by the department and assist with teaching and research activities related to the College’s distinctive talent development initiatives.

3.4. Assist with university administrative duties and other matters, such as university social responsibility or sustainable development.

4 Application Materials

4.1 Required documents

4. 1.1 Curriculum vitae, including personal background, a list of publications, research directions, courses the applicant can teach, and course outlines in both Chinese and English.

4.1. 2. Copies of academic degree certificates.

4.1.3. Copies or reprints of major publications, or published papers indexed in reputable databases. Please indicate whether the applicant is the first author or corresponding author.

4.1.4. Supporting evidence or a statement demonstrating the applicant’s ability to teach in English.

4.1.5. Two letters of recommendation.

4.1.6. A signed declaration stating whether the prospective appointee or current employee has household registration in mainland China or holds a mainland Chinese passport, resident identity card, settlement certificate, or residence permit.

4.2 Optional documents if available

4.2.1. A copy of the teaching certificate.

4.2.2. A copy of the current appointment letter.

4.2.3. Documents relating to previously implemented projects, such as National Science and Technology Council projects, or industry–academia collaboration.

4.2.4. Other documents that may support the application.

5. Application Deadline and Submission

Applications are accepted from the date of this announcement until 2027 / 2 / 22, Monday, as evidenced by the postmark.

Please send the above documents by express registered mail to:

Attn: Ms. Wu
Department of Mechanical and Electromechanical Engineering
National Ilan University
No. 1, Section 1, Shennong Road
Yilan City 260007, Taiwan

Please indicate the faculty rank for which you are applying on the envelope.

Telephone: +886-3-9317454
Email: me@niu.edu.tw

6. Expected Appointment Date

August 1, 2027.

7 Additional Information

7. 1. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements after the preliminary review will be selected by the hiring unit and invited to campus for an interview and teaching demonstrations in both Chinese and English. Applicants who do not hold a valid teaching certificate for a higher education institution must first pass an external review after passing the preliminary review and interview before their applications may be submitted to the University Faculty Evaluation Committee. Successful applicants will be notified by an official letter.

7.2. Incomplete applications or applications from candidates who do not meet the eligibility requirements will not be accepted. Submitted paper documents will not be returned.

7.3. Incentives for newly appointed faculty: New faculty members may apply for a reduction of three teaching hours per semester. Those who receive funding for a research project from a government agency within three years of joining the University may receive additional funding of up to 50% of the project funding for each project.