Full-time Faculty Position (Assistant Professor or Above) Department of Horticulture, National Chung Hsing University (NCHU)

Full-time Faculty Position (Assistant Professor or Above)
Department of Horticulture, National Chung Hsing University (NCHU), Taichung, Taiwan
The Department of Horticulture at National Chung Hsing University invites applications for one full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or above.
 
I. Qualifications:
Education: A Ph.D. in horticulture or a closely related field from an accredited university (in Taiwan or abroad).
Eligibility: Applicants must meet the faculty appointment standards and related regulations established by the Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the Faculty Evaluation Committee of the University.
II. Areas of Specialization and Expectations:
Applicants should demonstrate expertise in horticulture in one of the following areas:
 (1) Vegetable crop physiology and cultivation, and/or genetics and breeding; or
 (2) Fruit crop physiology and cultivation, and/or plant nutrition; or
 (3) Postharvest handling and physiology of floricultural/ornamental crops.
Experience and/or research related to sustainability, circular economy, carbon reduction, and practical applications is preferred.
Teaching and service expectations: The successful candidate is expected to teach horticulture-related courses aligned with the department’s curriculum plan and, each academic year, offer at least one English-taught undergraduate course and one English-taught graduate course. The candidate should also support department/college international exchange and related services. Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, teamwork, and research potential. For international applicants, the ability to teach in Mandarin Chinese is required and a presentation in Mandarin will be required during the interview.
III. Required Application Materials:
Submit the following materials. Please keep copies of all submitted documents; materials will not be returned.

Document	Description	Hardcopy	File
List of Representative and Reference Publications (Research Results or Teaching Materials	1. Attach supporting documents for all information provided. 2. Download the electronic form from the university’s Personnel Office website.	■	■ (WORD)
Summary Form for New Faculty Application Review (T4p)	1. Attach supporting documents for all information provided. 2. Download the electronic form from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources website.	■	■ (WORD)
Representative Publication	Officially published or publicly released between February 1, 2022 and August 15, 2026. Applicants who earned their Ph.D. within the past three years may submit the doctoral dissertation as the representative work (published between February 1, 2024 and August 15, 2026). Include: Chinese abstract of the representative work; co-author consent/verification (if applicable); originality/similarity report; journal ranking information; and a cover page showing the publication date.	■	■ (PDF)
Supporting Publications (Reference Works)   For those without a teaching qualification, publications (excluding representative work) published within 7 years before the University review date are counted. For those who hold a teaching qualification, publications (excluding representative work) published within 7 years before the University review date and after obtaining the previous rank are counted.)	1. Copies or photocopies of supporting publications (and arranged in order according to the publication list). 2. List of Journal ranking within its field. 3. Cover page showing publication date. 4. University review date: February 1, 2027.	■
Conflict of Interest Declaration Form	Download the electronic form from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources website.	■
Copy of Ph.D. Dissertation		■
Photocopies of Diplomas from Bachelor’s Degree and above.	For degrees earned abroad provide a Chinese or English translated version, and degree certificates and transcripts must be authenticated by the ROC (Taiwan) Embassies and Missions Abroad.	■
Curriculum Vitae	Include a recent photo, personal resume, current work position, contact information, and photocopies of career experiences. For foreign career experiences, Chinese or English translations should be provided.	■
Transcripts of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies		■
Photocopies of Teaching Certificates (if applicable)		■
Photocopy of National Identification Card or Passport		■
Recommendation Letters	Two letters of recommendation (preferably one from the Ph.D. advisor and one from the current supervisor; if not possible, please explain). Recommenders should mail the letters directly to the Department Chair (see Section VIII).	■
Proposed Course Syllabi	Download from the Academic Affairs Office Course Management website.	■	■ (PDF)
Future Research Plan	Include research objectives and methodology.	■	■ (PDF)
Other Supporting Documents		■
Personal Data Consent Form	Download from the Department website.	■

★ Please keep copies of all submitted materials, as documents will not be returned. ★
 
IV. Qualifications and Conditions for New Faculty Appointment at Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor Levels: Please refer to the regulations of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at National Chung Hsing University via the following website: https://canr.nchu.edu.tw/web/teacher/list.php?action=search&lang=zh_tw&category1=1&category2=1
V. Appointment Start Date: The appointment will commence on February 1, 2027.
 
VI. Application Deadline:
Hardcopy application materials must be received by the Department of Horticulture office no later than April 29, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
 
VII. Mailing Address:
Department of Horticulture, National Chung Hsing University
No. 145, Xingda Road, South District, Taichung 402, Taiwan
Please write “Application for Full-Time Faculty Position, Department of Horticulture” on the envelope.
 
VIII. Electronic Submission via Email:
Email electronic files to: chenchang@dragon.nchu.edu.tw
CC: liangsophia@dragon.nchu.edu.tw
Contact: Prof. Cheng Chang, Department Chair
Tel: +886-4-22840340 ext. 210 or 803
Fax: +886-4-22860574
 
IX. Interview:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an on-campus interview and job talk. The job talk should be delivered in English; international candidates are required to deliver the talk in Mandarin Chinese.
 
X. Notes:
1. Newly recruited faculty may be eligible for additional salary incentives under NCHU’s flexible salary program for newly recruited faculty. Applications for “Outstanding Newly Recruited Faculty” incentives must be submitted at the time of application.
2. Faculty members who require housing may apply for NCHU dormitory accommodation.