College/School (Department) | Discipline(s) | Research Directions |
Cheung Kong School of Journalism and Communication | Journalism and Communication | Convergence Journalism, International Journalism and Communication, Intelligent Communication, Audiovisual Communication, BrandCommunication |
Talent Tier | Basic Annual Salary | Housing Subsidy | Research Start-up Fund | Relocation Allowance |
Top Talent | High-level talent that meet the selection standards for academicians ofthe Chinese Academy of Sciences, academicians of the ChineseAcademy of Engineering, first-class professors in humanities and social sciences, and equivalent levels. | |||
over 3000 | Negotiable | Negotiable | 50 | |
Distinguished Talent | Top experts that meet the selection standards for National-level TalentClass A, with international influence, forward-looking strategic vision,innovation capabilities, and organizationalmanagement skills;proficient in building innovative teams and cultivating young talent;capable of leading disciplines or cutting-edge fields to catch up withinternational and domestic advanced levels. | |||
1500-1800 | 3000 | Science and engineering (experimental): 6000-20000 | 50 | |
Leading Talent | Well-known experts that meet the selection standards for National-level Talent Class B, with outstanding research and innovation capabilities; have achieved high-level scientific research or teaching results recognized by peers at home and abroad; capable of making breakthroughs and landmark achievements in their disciplinary fields. | |||
850-1000 | 1500 | Science and engineering (experimental): 3000-10000 | 50 | |
Prominent Talent | High-level talents that meet the selection standards for Provincial/Ministerial-level Talent Class A, with high academic attainments; have achieved outstanding results or engaged in ground-breaking frontier research projects, with great development potential. | |||
700 | 750 | Science and engineering (experimental): 1500 | 50 | |
Excellent Talent | High-level talents that meet the selection standards for Provincial/Ministerial-level Talent Class B, with high academic level or outstanding scientific research & teaching achievements. | |||
550 | 500 | Science and engineering (experimental): 1000 | 50 | |
| Talent Tier | Basic Annual Salary | Housing Subsidy | Research Start-up Fund | Relocation Allowance |
| Professor | Comply with the requirements for research and teaching professors provided in the Measures of Shantou University for Professional Title Evaluation; have landmark achievements in the disciplinary field; overseas study or work experience is preferred. | |||
| Up to 510 | 400+ | Science and engineering (experimental): 800 Science and engineering (theoretical): 500 Humanities and social sciences: 350 | 50 | |
| Associate Professor | Comply with the requirements for research and teaching associate professors in the Measures of Shantou University for Professional Title Evaluation; have landmark achievements in the disciplinary field; overseas study or work experience is preferred. | |||
| Up to 380 | 350 | Science and engineering (experimental): 500 Science and engineering (theoretical): 250 Humanities and social sciences: 150 | 50 | |
| Lecturer | Humanities and social sciences: In the past five years, procured approval for scientific research projects of provincial/ministerial-level or above, or published 3 or more academic papers (over 3,000 words) in the intersection of CAS Category-2 journals, top 25% journals in the Peking University Chinese Core Journals Overview by disciplinary classification, and CSSCI source journals. | |||
| Up to 350 | 300 | Science and engineering (experimental): 250 Science and engineering (theoretical): 150 Humanities and social sciences: 100 | 50 | |
Note: The above benefits apply only to newly-recruited teachers that meet requirements.
(1) Uphold the Constitution of the People's Republic of China, conform to national laws and regulations, support the leadership of the Communist Party of China and the socialist system with Chinese characteristics, act in good faith, and strictly keep promise in scientific research.
(2) Behave in a respectable and moral manner, abide by professional ethics such as the code of morality and academic ethics for college teachers, maintain a rigorous academic style and upright character, and strive to become a teacher with Four Merits.
(3) Have work experience in front-line teaching, scientific research, or production practice, and be in good health.
(4) Hold a doctoral degree. For much-needed talents who have procured formal teaching or research positions in overseas well-known universities, research institutions, or corporate R&D institutions, or have made outstanding achievements in business performance, or engage inresearch of key/core technologies in relation to integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, and robotics, th erequirements for age and academic qualifications may be relaxed.
Emphasizing the pedagogical principles of “Internationalization, Practice-orientated Learning, and Perceptiveness”, the Cheung Kong School of Journalism and Communication has developed a comprehensive talent training system for journalism and communication. This system aligns with the principles of news dissemination and the growth pattern of talent. Drawing from China’s journalism and communication practices while adapting to the trends of globalization and the new technological revolution, the School is committed to cultivating outstanding reserve talent in this field. It aims to nurture individuals with strong political convictions, deep literary understanding, robust theoretical knowledge, and exceptional practical skills.
The School currently offers two undergraduate programs encompassing five specializations. The Journalism program comprises two specializations: Convergence Journalism and International Journalism and Communication. The Internet and New Media program comprises three: Intelligent Communication, Audiovisual Communication, and Brand Communication. The School is also authorized to confer a master's degree in Journalism and Communication as a first-level discipline, as well as a professional master's degree (MJC) in Journalism and Communication.
In terms of faculty composition, 79% of our faculty members hold doctoral degrees, and 71% have overseas study experience.
Journalism has been recognized as a national first-class program, with courses such as Fundamentals of Journalism Interview and Writing as well as Fundamentals of Advertising Design designated as national first-class courses. Additionally, Public Welfare Photography, Selected Reading of Marxist News Works, and In-depth Reporting have been distinguished as provincial first-class courses. Since 2020, the School has accomplished notable milestones,the School’s Digital Humanities and Intelligent Communication Research Center has been designated as a key research institute for humanities and social sciences in Shantou. Meanwhile, the Shantou University Research Center for International Communication of Chinese Culture has been approved as a social science research base in Guangdong Province.
Under a practice-oriented model of journalism and communication education, the School has established the “Teaching and Research Centre of Applied Journalism with Chinese Characteristics”, launched the “Fan Changjiang Class for Cultivating Excellent Talent in Journalism and Communication”, and implemented personalized teaching methods. As a result, our graduates enjoy an employment rate exceeding 90% and have built a strong reputation in this field.
Embracing the concept of integrated values-based education in journalism, the School has organized a series of events under the theme “Bringing China News Award–Winning Works to Campus”, including a sharing session on works recognized by the 34th China News Award and an exhibition of award-winning photojournalism. These activities aim to strengthen students’ sense of social responsibility, deepen their commitment to journalistic ideals, and sharpen their professional skills. The School has also hosted a range of events that bring together experts and scholars from both academia and industry for meaningful exchange, enriching the School's academic atmosphere.
Continuity and Integration: Media Globalization and Chinese Culture Communication International Academic Conference
Sign a cooperation agreement with China News in 2024
AI Fusion Future Media Laboratory in 2026
the "International Communication Research Center for Chinese Culture" was unveiled as a social science research base in Guangdong Province In 2024
Revisiting "The Northwest Corner of China" in the summer vacation of 2024
Exhibition of Winning Photojournalism Works of the 35th China News Awards
Shantou University, established in 1981 with the approvalof the State Council, is a comprehensive university underthe jurisdiction of the Guangdong Province, and co-developed by the Ministry of Education, the GuangdongProvincial Government and the Li Ka Shing Foundation.STU is also a key university for discipline developmentunder Guangdong Province's High-Level UniversityProgram, the first experimental demonstration universityfor higher education system and mechanism reform inGuangdong, a pilot university of Guangdong Province fordeepening the reform of education evaluation in the newera, a candidate university for building a DemonstrationUniversity for Party Building Work in Guangdong, and theonly public university in the world continuously funded by aprivate foundation-the Li Ka Shing Foundation.
By insisting on its internationalized and refined school-running characteristics, STU has made outstanding achievements in teaching and talent training, scientific research, social services, cultural inheritance, international cooperation, etc. Its teaching and research equipment have reached advanced level as compared to other domestic universities. STU has continuously expanded its international influence. As a result, it has been repeatedly listed in authoritative world university rankings and consistently included in THE-related rankings. In the2026 THE World University Rankings, STU ranked 71st among universities in Chinese mainland, thirteen disciplines were ranked among the top 1% of ESI globally, and 37 faculty members were selected into Stanford University's List of 2024 World's Top 2% Scientists by Annual Influence.
Candidates should log onto the STU Recruitment System (website: http://job.stu.edu.cn) to register an account, and submit application information and materials online.
· Contact Person: Ms. Lu
· E-mail: o_media@stu.edu.cn
· Tel: 0754-86502089
· Address: No. 5 Cuifeng Road,Chenghai District,Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China
· Postcode: 515821
We sincerely welcome outstanding scholars from around the world to apply.
