Assistant Professor; Wood Science​/Biomaterial Chemistry

Position: Assistant Professor or above (Assistant Professor, Associate professor, or Professor).

Faculty Position Announcement: National Chung Hsing University Department of Forestry

Description:
The Department of Forestry at National Chung Hsing University, is seeking for two full-time faculty positions (Assistant Professor, Associate professor, or Professor).

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a related field from a domestic or international institution and meet the requirements for new faculty appointments at our university. Candidates should be enthusiastic about teaching, have research potential, and be able to support international exchange services and English-taught courses within the department or college.
Date of Employment:
Starting from February 1, 2027 Final date to receive applications:
July 22, 2026 (Wednesday)
Academic Qualifications and Preferred Specialization:
1. Trained in the field of Wood Science. Applicants who can teach the courses in Wood Science, Biomaterials are preferred.
2. Trained in the field of Biomaterial Chemistry. Applicants who can teach the courses in Pulping Process, Papermaking Science are preferred.

Application Materials:
1. At least two letters of recommendation (preferably written by the thesis advisor or current supervisor; Please provide reasons if a supervisor’s recommendation letter is not available).
2. A personal resume, including contact phone number, email, and address.
3. Copies of all academic degrees and transcripts from university level and above.
4. Proof of employment for each position held.
5. A copy of an or passport, and a teaching certificate (if available).
6. A future research development plan.
7. NCHU Course Outline:
Course syllabi for proposed courses, including one English-taught undergraduate course.

8. Completed relevant application forms:
(8-1) Form T4p:
Summary of materials for faculty work evaluation at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at National Chung Hsing University.
(8-2) List of Representative and Reference Publications (Research Results or Teaching Materials)
(8-3) Full copies of publications or works for additional references (arranged in the order listed in 8-2. For each item, attach proof of the journal category ranking and impact factor from the latest JCR.)
(8-4) Form T3:
Conflict of interest statement for initial hiring, reappointment, and promotion evaluations.
(8-5) Faculty Accreditation Review Certificate of Co-authorship for Representative Works
9. A copy of the doctoral dissertation.
10. Affidavit on the Status of Having Household Registration, Holding a Passport, Identity Card, Permanent Residence Permit, or Residence Permit in Mainland China for the Proposed (or Current) Appointee
11. The above materials must be consistent with the originals. Items 3 to 9 should have signatures and dates on the front page.

Submission Details:
For local applicants, please send the application materials by registered mail or deliver them in person to the Faculty Evaluation Committee, Department of Forestry, National Chung Hsing University, No. 145, Xingda Road, South District, Taichung City 402. For international applicants, please email the application materials to Director Hsy-Yu Tzeng and cc Ms. Wang.

Review Process:
1. Candidates who pass the document review and voting process will need to provide a 30- minute oral presentation and Q&A (in-person or online). The presentation should include a personal introduction, summary of representative works (this part should be given in English), proposed courses, and research development plans (short, medium, and long-term).
2. Recommendations will be made to the college/university evaluation committee after evaluation by the department meeting and faculty evaluation committee.
Additional Information:
1. Hired faculty may be eligible for flexible salary incentives in addition to base salary (National Chung Hsing University New Faculty Flexible Salary Incentive Measures)
2. Faculty members in need of accommodation may apply for university housing.
3. Faculty members are obligated to assist with some administrative tasks.

Contact Information:
Ms. Wang