Faculty Position in Applied Mathematics

High-Level Academic Scholar Career Opportunities at Wenzhou-Kean University

Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) is a pioneering Sino-American joint venture between Wenzhou University and Kean University, USA, with independent legal status and full accreditation by China’s Ministry of Education. Located in the scenic coastal city of Wenzhou in Zhejiang Province, WKU represents a flagship model of U.S.-China educational collaboration. Since its official establishment in 2014, WKU has rapidly evolved into a hub of global academic exchange and innovation.

Currently home to over 5,100 students and 500+ faculty and staff—including more than 180 international faculty members—WKU offers an English-medium curriculum modeled on American higher education standards. The university is proud that over 75% of its graduates from the Class of 2024 are pursuing advanced degrees at top-tier global institutions.

The university comprises five colleges: College of Business and Public Management (AACSB-accredited), Michael Graves College of Architecture and Design, College of Liberal Arts, College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, and College of Education. WKU currently offers 18 undergraduate programs and 9 graduate programs across disciplines such as economics, science, engineering, literature, management, and arts.

WKU is actively recruiting global talent for its newly established International Frontier Interdisciplinary Research Institute of Wenzhou-Kean University (referred to as "IFIRI") - an ambitious initiative designed to foster cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary research. The IFIRI is led by internationally renowned scholars and provides world-class resources, including flexible lab space and dedicated research funding.

We are seeking outstanding scholars in interdisciplinary fields centered around applied mathematics including Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Information Science & Engineering, Life Sciences, Advanced Materials, Renewable Energy, Business Administration, and Economics.

Open Positions:

• Chair Professors
• Regular academic positions of all ranks
• Exceptional Postdoctoral Fellows

Package:

• Competitive salary, housing allowance and health insurance package.

Application Process: Please submit a single PDF file containing:

• A detailed CV
• 3-5 representative publications
• A research statement
• A Teaching Statement

Send your application to ifirihr@wku.edu.cn and recruitment@wku.edu.cn with the subject line: [Your Name + Discipline + Position].

Contact:

International Frontier Interdisciplinary Research Institute: ifirihr@wku.edu.cn 

Human Resources: recruitment@wku.edu.cn 

University website: https://www.wku.edu.cn/en