Jobs at STL

Peking University is one of the world’s leading research universities. Peking University School of Transnational Law (“STL”) is located on Peking University’s Shenzhen Campus, minutes from Hong Kong. Shenzhen is renowned as China’s “Silicon Valley,” home to information and biotechnology start-ups and such innovative giants as Tencent, Huawei, BGI, BYD, and DJI Drones. Together, Shenzhen and Hong Kong form the hub of the world’s most populous metropolitan area, China’s Pearl River Delta, where Chinese and Western legal and commercial traditions are meeting and merging in ways likely to preview future legal and commercial developments throughout China and the rest of the world. STL is the only law school in the world to offer an integrated dual degree that includes a Common Law J.D., taught in English, and a China law Juris Master (J.M.), taught largely in Chinese. STL also offers an LL.M. for international students with a first degree in law.

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Open Positions

• Position of Staff  

  PEKING UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF TRANSNATIONAL LAW (“STL”) in Shenzhen, China seeks a creative and motivated individual for the position of Officer of Communications and Marketing. The successful candidate will lead STL’s effort to increase awareness of STL among prospective students, the legal academy, and the global legal and business communities.

  Background

  In 2007, the State Council of The People’s Republic of China authorized Peking University, one of the world’s great research universities, to undertake a bold and forward-looking experiment in legal education: the creation of a post-graduate law school offering both an American-style Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and a Chinese Juris Master (J.M.) degree. The next year, STL welcomed its first entering class on Peking University’s stunning new graduate campus in Shenzhen.

  Today, the verdict on STL’s cutting-edge program is clear: STL graduates are highly sought after for positions with leading multinational firms and corporations, leading Chinese law firms and corporations, major SOEs, and leading international NGOs. Leading students from around the world compete for admission, and STL’s multinational faculty includes world-renowned scholars from China, the U.S., the E.U., and elsewhere.

  STL’s signature J.D./J.M. dual degree program emphasizes lawyering skills and knowledge for the 21st century with a focus on transnational law and practice, cross-cultural competence, and the professional responsibilities of lawyers in these contexts.

  Position Description and Desired Qualifications

  The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to develop STL’s communications and marketing strategy, including (i) implementing an innovative publications/marketing plan that advances STL’s mission; (ii) management of STL’s web site and all digital and social media outreach, such as Weibo, WeChat, LinkedIn, etc.; (iii) assisting with the design, printing coordination, and circulation of promotional materials; (iv) serving as STL’s media relations officer; (v) participating in and helping to manage special events for STL (e.g., commencement, summer honors program; academic symposia, etc.); and (vi) providing support and backup for other STL offices, such as academic affairs, faculty support, international programs, etc.

  The position requires (i) a bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, marketing, communications, Chinese language or law, with preference given to candidates possessing a master’s degree; (ii) dual language (Chinese/English) proficiency; (iii) excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills; (iv) knowledge of public relations and marketing best practices preferred; (v)working knowledge of web content management and social media tools; (vi) working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or comparable design software preferred; (vii ) the ability to work collaboratively and independently in a cross-cultural work environment; and (viii) the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.

  If you are interested in applying for the position, please submit a bilingual resume with a bilingual letter of interest to STL’s Human Resources Office at hr@stl.pku.edu.cn. Please begin your application with email titled “Application for Officer of Communications and Marking Position”. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Please visit https://stl.pku.edu.cn for more information about STL.

• Position of J.D. Faculty  

  

  Peking University School of Transnational Law (“STL”) invites applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions from highly qualified individuals.

  Peking University is one of the world’s leading research universities, ranked 17th by both Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings.

  STL, established in 2008, has more than 1000 graduates, many of whom now serve in leadership positions in global law firms, international organizations, multinational enterprises, state-owned enterprises and government.

  STL is the only law school in the world to offer an integrated dual degree program that includes an American Law J.D., taught in English, and a China law Juris Master (J.M.), taught largely in Chinese.

  STL is continuing to build its capacity as a center of research excellence for all aspects of transnational law and legal practice.

  STL is located on Peking University’s Shenzhen Campus, minutes from Hong Kong. Shenzhen, which is widely recognized as a global technology center and the leading hub for technological innovation and internationalization in mainland China, is home to such giants of innovation as Tencent, Huawei, BGI, Ping An, BYD and DJI Drones.

  Opportunities for tenure-track and tenured appointments extend to a wide range of subjects, including much of the first-year J.D. curriculum (specifically, Business Associations, U.S. Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Property and Torts) as well as upper-level courses with comparative components (a broad category that includes, as illustrative examples, international business transactions, energy law, environmental law, and international dispute resolution).

  Inquiries and applications for tenure-track and tenured positions should be addressed to Wang Wei, Associate Director of Human Resources, hr2@stl.pku.edu.cn.

• Position of J.M. Faculty 中国法教师招聘公告  

  北京大学国际法学院（Peking University School of Transnational Law，简称STL）位于北京大学深圳校区，是北京大学2008年创建的一所创新型、国际化的法学院。

  STL扎根深圳和粤港澳大湾区，是中国乃至全世界范围内唯一一所将美国职业法学教育（J.D.）和中国法律硕士（J.M.）两种培养模式和内容相结合，致力于培养具备国际竞争力的专业法律人才的法学院（关于STL的发展历史，请点击文末“阅读原文”查看官网相关页面）。STL提供完整的美国法Juris Doctor和中国法律硕士双学位研究生教育（学制为四年），以及针对留学生的LL.M.学位教育（学制为两年）。其中，J.D.和LL.M.课程以英文授课，中国法课程以中文授课。课程设置以美国法和中国法核心主干课程为基础，辅以独具特色的法律检索与写作、案例研习、高阶专题研讨和跨国法律实务等课程（关于STL的学位项目及课程，请参阅https://stl.pku.edu.cn/academics/curriculum-and-course-offerings/）。

  STL的国际师资团队由来自中国、美国、英国、法国、韩国、荷兰、以色列、加拿大、希腊等国家的优秀学者组成。STL的教学和研究，以国际比较（comparative law）、交叉学科（interdisciplinary studies）与案例方法（case method）为主要的方法特色，而以经济/金融法治、科技法治和涉外法治为主要的发展方向，力争在高端涉外专业法律人才培养、高层次科研平台建设、学术成果影响力、服务国家重大发展战略等方面发挥独特的引领作用。

  招聘职位

  教授、副教授、助理教授；博士后。包括但不限于以下方向：

  1.基础学科（公法/行政法、诉讼法、民商法、法理学等）；
  2.重点方向（知识产权法、公司法/证券法/金融法、国际公法/国际私法、税法等）。

  申请资格

  申请人需从海内外一流大学或研究机构毕业并取得学术博士学位（Ph.D.或SJD）。

  熟练掌握英文者尤佳。

  薪酬待遇

  学院提供与申请人的资质和经验相匹配的具有竞争力的薪酬。申请人享有中华人民共和国现行劳动法规规定的社会保险等各项福利。本职位工作地点在北京大学深圳校区。

  申请流程

  请申请人将以下资料发送至邮箱：hr@stl.pku.edu.cn:

  完整的个人学术简历（中文和英文）；

  研究方向和研究计划（中文和英文）；

  至少1篇代表性学术文章（中文或英文均可；是否发表不限）；

  两份推荐信和推荐人常用邮箱（推荐信可在申请过程中补交）。

  联系我们

  本招聘公告长期有效。我院一般在春、秋学期两次集中讨论申请材料及推进流程。

  招聘相关事宜可垂询：hr@stl.pku.edu.cn（王老师）；jm@stl.pku.edu.cn（茅老师）。