Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Program Lead

About Us

The Hainan Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences (BiUH) is the first international independent university in the Hainan Free Trade Port. Our approach combines theory and practice following the renowned "Work-Integrated University-Industry Collaborative Talent Training Model."

We offer cutting-edge programs in high-demand fields: Digital Technologies, Computer Science, Logistics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Automation, Business Information Systems, International Studies in Management and Business Administration.

Our students benefit from small classes, English-language instruction with accompanying German courses, and intensive learning experiences. The focus is on mastering real-world professional challenges, enabling students to apply their knowledge immediately and preparing them optimally for the global job market.

We combine international teaching standards with the unique opportunities that Hainan offers. BiUH is located in the Yangpu Economic Zone in Danzhou, a historic coastal city with direct high-speed rail connections to Haikou and Sanya.

We invite passionate educators and researchers at all career stages, from early-career lecturers to established professors, to join our team. Both full-time and part-time positions are available for those committed to application-oriented education.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Mechanical Engineering discipline and degree programs
• Lead curriculum design, review, and continuous improvement to ensure alignment with international standards and industry needs
• Coordinate course offerings, teaching assignments, and academic workload planning within the program
• Teach core and advanced courses in Mechanical Engineering and related areas at undergraduate levels
• Supervise bachelor theses
• Conduct and lead high-quality research in Mechanical Engineering or closely related fields
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with industry, government, and professional bodies
• Represent the program and department in national and international academic networks and conferences

Job Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Practical or collaborative experience with industry in mechanical product development, large-scale engineering systems, or technology transfer.
• International academic experience or a strong international professional network preferred
• A strong, internationally recognized research record, evidenced by publications in leading journals and conferences preferred. A track record of securing competitively funded, well-recognized research projects.
• Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching. Proven experience in academic leadership or coordination roles
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and leadership
• Excellent command of English for academic teaching, research and international collaboration; German is desirable

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
• Transitional Apartments Arrangement
• 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
2. Please name the PDF as Position Your Name
3. Please send all files to recruitment@hibiuh.edu.cn