About this position
- Duke Kunshan University (DKU) invites applications for multiple
- tenured or tenure-track faculty positions (open rank) in Computer
- Science and related disciplines to begin in the academic year
- 2027–2028. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research
- strengthens core areas of computer science, including but not limited
- to operating systems, computer networks, computer architecture and
- organization, compilers, software engineering, and algorithms.
- Candidates working in the related areas such as machine learning and
- artificial intelligence are also encouraged to apply, particularly
- when their work complements or connects with these core areas. We
- welcome candidates with interdisciplinary interests, especially those
- connecting computing with fields such as environmental science,
- health, materials science, or medical physics.
- We particularly welcome candidates who value both teaching and
- research and demonstrate a commitment to student-centered teaching
- practices, active learning, inclusive pedagogy, and project-based or
- experiential approaches to education. Evidence of engagement with
- teaching innovation, curriculum development, or the scholarship of
- teaching and learning is highly valued.
- DKU is an international intellectual community that values diversity,
- openness, and creative learning. We welcome outstanding educators from
- around the world who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to a
- global learning and research environment, and we particularly
- encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups,
- including candidates from underrepresented parts of the world.
- Teaching undergraduate students from diverse international contexts is
- a core responsibility of all DKU faculty.
- Duke Kunshan University is a collaborative partnership among Duke
- University, Wuhan University, and the Municipality of Kunshan, China (https://dukekunshan.edu.cn).
- The university offers an innovative and interdisciplinary
- undergraduate liberal arts education to approximately 2,200 students
- taught by more than 220 faculty members. With an acceptance rate below
- 8%, DKU attracts students representing over 75 countries. In addition
- to its undergraduate program, DKU offers a select number of masters
- programs, including the Master of Engineering in Electrical and
- Computer Engineering, the Master of Science in Global Health, and the
- Master of Environmental Policy.
- The DKU pedagogical model draws on Duke University’s educational
- experience and resources while reimagining undergraduate education
- within a small, collaborative campus environment. Similar to leading
- liberal arts colleges in the United States, DKU emphasizes close
- faculty–student interaction, interdisciplinary learning, and
- innovative teaching approaches.
- Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a
- relevant field related to the advertised position. Demonstrated
- excellence or strong potential in teaching and research is required.
- DKU offers internationally competitive compensation, housing
- allowance, child education benefits (for applicable faculty
- positions), and professional development support for teaching faculty.
- Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their interest in
- DKU, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, a research statement,
- and three letters of reference. All application materials must be
- submitted through Academic Jobs Online:
- https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32541. The search committee
- also welcomes letters of nomination for potential candidates.
- Nominations and inquiries may be sent to dkudnas@dukekunshan.edu.cn
- with the subject line “Faculty Search Natural Science.”
Priority will be given to applications received by October 12, 2026,
although applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
- In order to meet Chinese visa requirements, international
- (non-Chinese) candidates must, prior to the position start date, have
- at least two years of full-time work experience in a relevant area
- after receiving their bachelor’s degree (work experience obtained
- while studying full-time is not considered). Alternatively, candidates
- may begin their appointment within 12 months of obtaining their
- master’s or Ph.D. degree, provided they have not held employment
- between the degree conferral date and the start of the appointment.
- The DKU campus is located in Kunshan, approximately 37 miles west of
- Shanghai, and is easily accessible via high-speed rail and metro
- systems.
How to apply
- Read the full advert on the source site — it carries the authoritative terms.
- Email the contact below with your CV and a short, specific message. See Emailing Professors.
- Prepare your SOP, CV, transcripts and referees before the deadline.
- Apply through the university's own portal. Never pay a fee to a third party.