Faculty Position Opening: Department of Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Engineering

National Ilan University (NIU), Taiwan

The Department of Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Engineering at National Ilan University invites applications for one full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or above.

I. Position Rank

One (1) Full-time Assistant Professor (or higher rank).

II. Qualifications

1. Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related fields from a domestic or international university, with expertise in Mechatronics and related areas.

2. Language: Demonstrated ability to teach courses in English.

3. Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in industry-academic cooperation or managing research projects.

III. Responsibilities

1. Teaching: Instruct courses related to Mechatronics and other departmental core subjects, with a specific focus on EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction) curriculum requirements.

2. Research & Service: Conduct high-quality research and participate in departmental and university service.

3. Curriculum Support: Newly appointed faculty are expected to align with departmental curriculum needs and assist in college-level talent cultivation and research initiatives.

4. Administrative Support: Assist with university administrative tasks and other strategic initiatives (e.g., University Social Responsibility [USR] or Sustainable Development).

IV. Application Materials

A. Required Documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae: Including a personal bio, publication list, research statement, list of teachable courses, and course syllabi in both Chinese and English.

2. Diplomas: Photocopies of degree certificates.

3. Selected Publications: Copies of key publications (reprints) or papers from reputable databases (please highlight if you are the first or corresponding author).

4. English Proficiency: Supporting documents or statements regarding the ability to teach in English.

5. Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) letters of recommendation.

6. Declaration Form: A signed declaration regarding household registration, passport, ID, or residency status in Mainland China.

B. Optional Documents (Submit if applicable):

1. Photocopy of Faculty Certificate issued by the Ministry of Education.

2. Photocopy of current employment contract.

3. Documents related to previous research projects (e.g., NSTC projects) or industry-academic collaborations.

4. Any other materials that may support the application.

V. Application Deadline & Contact

Please send the application materials via express registered mail postmarked no later than April 30, 2026 (Thursday) to:

Ms. Chiang-Yen Wu Department of Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Engineering, National Ilan University No. 1, Sec. 1, Shennong Rd., Yilan City, Yilan County 260007, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (Please indicate the faculty rank you are applying for on the envelope)

• Phone: +886-3-9317454

• Email: me@niu.edu.tw

VI. Employment Date

The appointment is expected to begin on August 1, 2026.

VII. Remarks

1. Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and a teaching demonstration (in both Chinese and English). Candidates without a valid MOE faculty certificate must pass an external peer review of their publications before being recommended to the University Faculty Evaluation Committee.

2. Notification: Only successful candidates will be notified. Incomplete applications or those not meeting the qualifications will not be processed, and application materials will not be returned.

3. Incentives for New Faculty:

   • New faculty members may apply for a teaching load reduction of 3 hours per semester.

   • For those who secure government-funded research projects within their first three years at NIU, the university provides an additional grant of up to 50% of the project funding per case.