Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor in Physics

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, Mechatronics and Automation, Software Engineering 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

• Design and teach university-level general physics courses, including University Physics, Newtonian Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics, Electromagnetism (including circuit analysis), Optics, Thermodynamics, and Atomic Physics, while also instructing students in using software to solve related practical problems (e.g., MATLAB, Mathematica, C++, Python)
• Collaborate with faculty from relevant student majors to design practical teaching modules that integrate general physics with specific disciplinary applications, ensuring course content reflects real-world use cases
• Develop and implement hands-on physics experiment curricula, collaborating closely with the Physics
• Laboratory Engineer in the planning and construction of lab facilities
• Provide guidance and supervision to students during laboratory sessions, ensuring the proper execution of experiments and reinforcing theoretical concepts
• Maintain an active research agenda in a relevant discipline and aspire to be a lifelong learner and researcher
• Contribute to the academic community through research output and scholarly activities
• Participate in the design and optimization of syllabi, textbooks, and teaching resources
• Integrate AI-powered educational tools to enhance instruction and align courses with practice-integrated education principles
• Mentor students in academic, career, and internship planning
• Collaborate with colleagues and industry partners to ensure educational content meets real-world needs  

Job Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline
• Practical experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering is highly preferred
• Prior study experience abroad will be an advantage
• Passionate about teaching and student development
• Capable of delivering courses entirely in English with professional proficiency
• Experience with programming languages, numerical simulation, or AI enhanced teaching tools is preferred
• Dedicated to continuous improvement in teaching and research
• English is required (B2 or above); German is desirable  

Expected Onboarding Time

• Autumn Semester 2026 (August 2026)

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

How to apply