The National Chengchi University (NCCU) is an elite, internationally renowned humanities and social sciences institution in Taiwan.
NCCU offers programs in the humanities, computer science, applied mathematics, psychology, neuroscience, applied physics, social sciences, law, business management, foreign languages, journalism, media and communications, international affairs, education, artificial intelligence and other interdisciplinary fields. We cordially invite you to become a part of NCCU and take your academic career to new heights.
We value academic excellence and welcome distinguished scholars from the international community. NCCU is committed to providing talents with an excellent work environment, attractive salaries and benefits, and a comprehensive support system for both teaching and research. If you are looking for a prestigious university that is committed to the pursuit of excellence, National Chengchi University is the right choice for you.
Attractive Salaries and Benefits with an Exceptional Teaching and Research Environment
Our faculty are our most cherished and important asset. Thus, we offer competitive salaries and a complete range of employee benefits. In addition to the government-stipulated pay grade, we offer flexible compensation based on academic achievements as well as other additional benefits, including: insurance (National Health and Civil Servant/Teacher Insurance), special event allowances, child education benefits, accommodations and related services, as well as retirement pension security. Please read on for more detailed information:
Excellent Work Environment
Complete Insurance Coverage
We enroll all of our full-time faculty in both National Health and Civil Servant/Teacher insurance with low insurance premiums and a wide range of coverage options.
National Health Insurance:
- Low Premium:NT$1,187 - NT$1,959 (equivalent to USD$40 - USD$65) per month.
- Complete Coverage:Illnesses, injuries, accidents, childbearing, and other medical services (including dental).
- Dependent Coverage:According to Taiwanese law, parents, spouses and children may be eligible to be added to the faculty member’s coverage.
Civil Servant / Teacher Insurance:
- Low Premium:For those with Defined Benefits, the non-annuity premium is NT$894 - NT$1,624 (equivalent to USD$30 - USD$54) per month; for Personal Accounts, annuity payments will be determined at a later date.
- Complete Coverage:old age, disability/death, burial for dependents, and maternity and childcare, etc.
Special Allowances
High-quality children’s education
Accommodations
We offer both individual and family accommodations. All new full-time faculty can apply to rent NCCU accommodations for 2 years (with an extension). According to the 2022 Global Property Guide, Taiwan has the cheapest monthly rent in Asia.
Support for Teaching and Research
Full-time faculty are offered a minimum of 12 teaching hours per week (may be higher depending on the college/department/graduate institute).
We also offer moving, research start-up, and other subsidies to new full-time faculty.
Other Care Measures
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New full-time faculty can study Chinese at NCCU for free, helping make life in the local community more convenient.
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At NCCU, we value the physical and mental health of our faculty. We provides a biennial subsidy to full-time faculty and staff over the age of 40 for medical exams. The Taipei City Hospital’s NCCU Clinic offers timely diagnosis and treatment. NCCU offers an NT$50 registration subsidy as well as an NT$50 copayment (total of NT$100) for visits to the NCCU Clinic.
Campus Environment and Transportation
Located at the foot of Zhinan Mountain, NCCU is known for its forested hillsides, pleasant riverfront scenery, beautiful campus, and wealth of human culture. The school is located near an important transportation hub in the Wenshan District, making any commute via both MRT and local buses quick and convenient.
Stable Salary Growth
We offer competitive and flexible compensation. Full-time faculty enjoy the following:
- Fixed annual salary
- Year-end bonus of 1.5 month’s salary
- Flexible additional salary (based on individual academic achievements and each field’s international salary standards)
Complete Pension Protection
- Full-time faculty with Defined Benefits and foreign full-time faculty with permanent residence (must legally reside in Taiwan for five consecutive years to be eligible to apply for permanent residence) may choose between receiving a monthly pension or a lump-sum pension.
- Full-time faculty with Personal Retirement Accounts may choose between receiving a monthly pension or a lump-sum pension drawn from their balance (consisting of mandatory contributions, additional contributions, and income) after retirement, supplemented by the public pension system.
Yushan Fellow Program
Individuals with outstanding academic achievements may be eligible for a Yushan Fellowship offered by the Ministry of Education. For those who qualify, NCCU will apply directly to the Ministry of Education on your behalf, pending an internal review.
- For more information, please see the Directives for Ministry of Education Subsidies for Colleges and Universities to Recruit Top International Talent.