ZJU prioritizes international faculty growth through tailored programs:

ü Chinese Language Training: Beginner/intermediate courses for international faculty, fostering integration via practical language skills and cultural understanding.

ü “Guiding Horizon” Salon Series: Annual sessions on research funding, teaching trends, and policies to build community among international faculty.

ü “Tracing ZJU’s Westward Migration”: Visits to Guizhou historical sites (e.g., Zunyi, Meitan, Meicheng, etc.) to honor the university’s wartime resilience and “Seeking Truth” ethos. Includes community service.

ü Emergency Skills Training: Monthly first-aid workshops (CPR, AED use, Heimlich maneuver) with certification.

Faculty Evaluation and Awards

ZJU employs a rigorous evaluation framework to ensure faculty accountability and excellence:

ü Contract-Based Evaluations: Determine contract renewals, focusing on competency and ethics. Departments initiate reviews 2 months before expiration via the HR system.

ü Annual Reviews: Assess ethics, competence, diligence, performance, and integrity. Ratings (Excellent, Qualified, Satisfactory, Unqualified) impact promotions, salaries, and contract continuity.

Termination Clauses:

ü 30-day notice for resignations or non-renewals.

ü Grounds include absenteeism (>15 consecutive/30 cumulative days), poor performance, or refusal of reassignment.