Faculty Position in Environmental Science

LNU-MSU College of International Business

Position Summary: Full-time internationalfaculty position for School Year 2025-2026 teaching Environmental Science.

Course: Environmental Science

About the University: 

LNU-MSU College of International Business (CIB) is located in Dalian, a coastalcity in northeast China. The city boasts a low cost of living, a mild climate, fresh seafood, and a relaxed atmosphere. The partnershipbetween Missouri State University (USA) and Liaoning Normal University (China) was established in June 2000. LNU-MSU CIB offers a two-yearAA in General Studies and a four-year BS in General Business, open to both Chinese and international students.

What sets LNU-MSUapart is its academic structure: while LNU provides and maintains facilities, MSU ensures academic standards equivalent to those at its U.S.campus. All classes are taught in English and follow a U.S.-style university schedule, preparing students for study abroad.

Theprogram in Dalian is formally approved by the governing bodies of both universities - the Ministry of Education in the People's Republic ofChina and the MSU Board of Governors in the United States. Its mission is to foster cultural and educational exchange while strengtheningU.S.-China relations.

LNU-MSU Website: http://dalian.missouristate.edu

About the Job: 

Faculty are approved by MissouriState University and employed by Liaoning Normal University as consultant lecturers, who work in cooperation with MSU to successfully teachan MSU-West Plains Associate of Arts degree in General Studies. They are not employees of MSU and are expected to fulfill the obligationsdetailed in their contracts from LNU. Full-time faculty teach 15 lecture hours plus a lab and hold 5 office hours per week. Facultytypically teach five sections of a single course. Interaction with students outside the classroom is encouraged. This position will requirerelocation to Dalian, China. All instruction is conducted in English, so familiarity with the China language is not required.

Compensation:

• Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience

• 15,515 ‚Äì18,633 RMB per month (Plus 3,800 per Month Housing Allowance)

• Contracts are paid over 12 months, August 1 through July31.

• Regular retention bonuses

• One-year employment contracts are standard per the ChineseGovernment work visa policy. Candidates looking to teach multiple years are preferred.

Additional Benefits forFaculty:

• Assistance with obtaining Chinese work permit and visa

• Long winter and summer holidaysbetween semesters

• Round-trip ticket: One-way airfare to Dalian and, upon completion of contract, a return ticket topermanent domicile

• Insurance: Accident & Critical Illness Insurance (In-Patient), Accident Insurance (Out-Patient), &Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• 3,800 RMB/month housing allowance

MinimumRequirements:

Education and Teaching Experience:

• Master‚Äôs degree in environmental science or a closelyrelated field from an accredited institution. Candidates must meet minimum standards for academic qualification consistent with HLCaccreditation.

• Two years of teaching experience in a related field (University or College level preferred)

Visa:

• Successful candidates must apply for and obtain a work permit/visa for China. LNU-MSU will outline theseprocesses, as well as assist in acquiring and paying for these documents.

• Successful candidates will be subject to acriminal background check as per Chinese work visa requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) or ABD from an accredited institution in environmental science or a closely related field.

• Five or more years of teaching experience in a related field (University or College level preferred)

• Experience with students for whom English is a second language.

How to Apply: To apply, email thefollowing materials in one consolidated PDF document to:

wpacademics@missouristate.edu

• Current vitae including 3professional references.

• A cover letter specifying how your credentials match with position description.

• All earned Diplomas - undergraduate through highest degree

• All transcripts - undergraduate through highestdegree earned

Your official transcripts will be required if selected.

* Please include your last name, the positionfor which you are applying, and the school name in your subject heading: e.g. "Jones – Environmental Science – LNUMSU"