Purpose of role: 

This role is responsible for teaching Chinese Culture Courses for both undergraduates and graduates, writing/editing handbooks, designing curriculums, organising field trips, making assessment systems, etc. The role holder is also expected to do research on pedagogical issues related to teaching Chinese culture in order to improve the curriculums and enhance the quality of the courses. In addition, the post holder will provide academic and organisational leadership, leading and developing a high-performing teaching and research team, taking the initiative in curriculum and research innovation, and supporting the overall strategic goals of the department. The role leads a teaching and research team to deliver courses and do research in a high quality.

Qualifications: 

Essential 

• Excellent communication, written and presentation skills in Chinese and English.
• Ability to deliver lecture in English.
• Proven courseware production, IT skills in a wide range of software packages.
• Ability to lead the teaching team to develop of the course program.
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills.
• Tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Proven change management and project management skills.
• Initiative, resourcefulness, problem solving skills.
• Ability of research and innovation.
• Excellent team work ability.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Quick learner and strong problem solving skills.
• At least five-year work experience with minimum three-year work experience of relevant teaching role.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of teaching and research in role a Sino-foreign university.
• Working knowledge of the work of others inside and outside the University relevant to own field of work.
• Proven experience of team management.
• An understanding of University management systems and the wider higher education.
• PhD or Associate Professor in philosophy, history, politics or other related discipline of social science.
• Higher Education Teaching Qualification Certificate of People's Republic of China, or obtain within 1 year after onboarding.
• The certificate of CET6, TEM8 or equivalent.
• Sound understanding of the relevant professional, legal and regulatory requirements of own field of work.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as required

Desirable 

• Experience of relevant teaching management work.
• Publication of research papers in journals.
• Experience of instructing teaching and compiling textbook.
• Obtained the relevant Teaching Award.
• Extensive work background in the context of international higher education.
• Experience of CPC affairs.
• A strong desire to achieve teaching and research excellence.
• Other teaching or research related professional qualification.
• Member of Communist Party of China (CPC), or strong desire to join CPC. 

Main responsibilities: 

Teaching (60%) 

• To deliver teaching across a range of modules or within a subject area;
• To plan and manage own teaching and provide advice as a member of the Chinese Culture teaching team, in a variety of settings including small group tutorials as well as lectures; To provide academic and organisational leadership in the area of Chinese Culture, by for example coordinating resources and teamwork, ensure the effective delivery of teaching and research, and agree objectives and work plans with the team; To lead and identify the learning needs of students and ensure that the content, methods of delivery and learning materials in compliance with the quality standards and regulations.
• To lead and identify and investigate issues which relate to teaching and learning which may arise in the broad area of Chinese Culture both individually and/or collaboratively. To contribute to organising resources and effective decision making in support of teaching.
• To act as a line manager (including performance review) and personal mentor to peers and colleagues, where appropriate, and provide expert advice and coaching to colleagues and students internally and externally.
• To develop and continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism and to seek ways of improving own performance by reflecting on pedagogical teaching design, delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback in order to develop own teaching and learning skills; To attend the compulsory training required by the MoE and provincial and Municipal Educational authorities.
• To participate in the assessments for Chinese Culture Courses and to act as invigilator in such examinations as required.

Research (20%) 

• To develop a national reputation in teaching and research through contributions to scholarly debate and discussion in the field of Sino-Foreign Universities Studies, Chinese Culture and Moral Education, including a contribution to taking on research project, writing up research findings for publication in journals and dissemination at national/international conferences etc.
• To prepare proposals and applications to external or internal research projects, for moral educational innovation, enhancement projects or for own research development activities; To collaborate with colleagues on areas of collaborative or joint research projects.
• To investigate and devise new research methods, generate new research approaches and contribute generally to the development of thought and practice in the field of Chinese Culture.

Teaching and Learning Service (10%) 

• Coordinating exam arrangements, supervise all support processes for exam organisation, and handle grading submissions.
• Student Engagement and Support: Direct respond to student inquiries related to course content, assessment, and administrative matters. Facilitating communication between students and other teaching members.
• Study Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of student attendance, quiz, grades, and related academic performance. Analysing and interpret data and information and assist in the production of management reports.

Administration, University Party Committee Work, Compulsory Moral Education Work and Others (10%) 

• To contribute to the effective management and administration of the department by performing duties allocated by the Head of the DCC. This may include responsibility for administrative duties in areas such as admissions, Party Committee Work, Governmental Moral Education Work and the related admin work.
• To participate in training and staff development events as trainer or trainee as appropriate.
• To maintain appropriate professional development, expertise and awareness; 
• To undertake other tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be required. 

About Us

Join a unique British University in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. Located in Ningbo, this award-winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 21 years.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

This is a post that you will be offered a fixed term contract initially of 3 years with a probation of 6 months with effect from November 2025 or as soon as thereafter. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential.

How to Apply

All applicants are required to formally apply online for the position.

Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China and likely interview dates are around late September 2025, but they are subject to change.

For more details and/or to apply on-line please access: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184308/ If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, Tel: +86 0574 8818 0000 (Ext. 6551). Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn Please quote ref. 184308. Closing date: 12 September 2025

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