The Graduate Institute of Medical Humanities (GIMH) in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Taipei Medical University (Taiwan) is recruiting applicants for two open rank tenure-track positions in medical humanities and social sciences.

 

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds working within the social sciences and humanities, with projects that respond to contemporary, global urgencies in healthcare and human wellbeing. We are especially interested in candidates with interdisciplinary experience in (but not limited to) the following: health disparities and social medicine; embodiment of illness/wellness; medical history; environmental health and sustainability; human rights; and/or quantitative or mixed methods. Candidates are expected to teach and develop research in their area of specialty and contribute to other related areas of the curriculum. Knowledge of Mandarin is not required for this position, but fluency in English is required.

 

The GIMH is an interdisciplinary research and teaching institute offering a unique education in Taiwan, led by faculty in social medicine, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and medical education. For more information on current faculty and students, and our partnering graduate institutes in Mind-Brain Consciousness and Law, please see the GIMH website.

Contract type: Full-time

Salary

$82,360NTD~ $198,240NTD per month + benefits

 

Application Documents: Please submit an application package consisting of the following documents via TMU New Faculty Application System (http://hr2sys.tmu.edu.tw/HRApply/default.aspx) and send the following materials (Please assemble all of the above materials into one single PDF) to Ms. Doe Lin (doedoe1234567@tmu.edu.tw) before April 30, 2025. Committee review of materials will commence on April 30 for both of the two open positions, with an anticipated starting date of August 1, 2025.

1. Curriculum vitae and 200~300 word autobiographical statement
2. Photocopy of PhD diploma and any other degrees earned. Note that foreign diplomas must be verified in advance by one of the overseas offices of the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), Republic of China (Taiwan)
3. Publication list and samples of three key works (may include dissertation, grant proposals, or other forms of writing or professional expression)
4. A statement of teaching philosophy and interests, including outlines for 2-3 possible courses that you could offer at the graduate level (MA/PhD)
5. Teaching portfolio of other course syllabi and teaching evaluations (student evaluations and/or peer reviews, letters, or other artifacts demonstrating past or current teaching experience)
6. Two letters of recommendation

Applicants of all nationalities are welcome. Taipei Medical University promotes employment opportunities. TMU commits itself to offering equal employment opportunities workplace regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status to all applicants.

Deadline and Submission
Interested candidates please send the application package listed above via TMU New Faculty Application System (http://hr2sys.tmu.edu.tw/HRApply/default.aspx) and Ms. Lin at doedoe1234567@tmu.edu.tw by 17:00 GMT+8, Apr. 30, 2025 

 

Further information

All inquiries about this position can also be sent to Ms. Lin at doedoe1234567@tmu.edu.tw

Hiring processes follow all relevant guidelines of Taipei Medical University’s Office of Human Resources and Taiwan’s Ministry of Education.