Nottingham University Business School China (NUBS China) is now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Professor in Management.

Join a unique British University in China.

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

University of Nottingham Ningbo China, a pioneer in Sino-foreign tertiary education, is rapidly expanding. It is looking for ambitious, talented academics with a passion for teaching as well as research flair to join its team of science and engineering experts. UNNC is part of the University of Nottingham’s Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy.

About NUBS China

Nottingham University Business School China is a young business school with a strong international and research orientation. We are part of the EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB-accredited Triple Crown Nottingham University Business School. Campuses in the UK, Malaysia, and here in Ningbo, China, work closely together and offer the University of Nottingham degrees.

NUBS China currently has over 3,732 Chinese and international students with around 982 enrolled in postgraduate programmes including PhD programme. We have a diverse international faculty of 123, based in Ningbo China, coming from 18 countries and regions. English is the medium of instruction of all our programmes. We have strengthened our focus on high impact research, customised executive education and high-quality teaching and are expanding our academic staff accordingly. We have a vibrant research community emphasising research excellence. NUBS China is an international academic gateway for research on business, finance and economics in China and a centre of expertise on Chinese firms going global.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Lead, plan, and conduct internationally excellent research—both individually and collaboratively—generating high-impact publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, and regularly disseminate findings through conferences and other scholarly media.
• Act as principal investigator on major research projects, demonstrating strong research leadership by securing external funding, developing innovative research approaches, and building collaborative partnerships that advance the reputation and impact of the academic unit and the University.
• Lead and develop internal and external networks to foster research collaboration, organise workshops or events for knowledge exchange, and play a prominent role in academic communities, further enhancing the international profile and influence of the specialist area.
• Deliver high-quality teaching across a range of modules within your subject area, providing curriculum leadership by designing, developing, and continually enhancing module content and learning materials to foster student engagement and academic excellence.
• Supervise and examine Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD students, offering expert guidance on research and practical work, and actively supporting their academic progress and professional development.
• Provide dedicated pastoral care and academic support to individual students and tutorial groups, addressing sensitive issues where required, and contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

About You

NUBS China seeks to appoint proactive, mature academics who are self-driven and results-oriented, resilient and creative, with internationally recognised intellectual contributions in the relevant subject area.

Candidates should have:

• A PhD degree in management or a closely related subject area.
• A sustained record of publishing high-quality research articles in leading international journals.
• Proven track record of successfully securing research funding from external sources.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching a range of modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students within a university setting.
• Evidence of research leadership and impact within their institution and the wider academic community.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We offer international highly competitive salary package and you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, home flight, relocation & repatriation support, and paid annual leave. You will be offered a wider range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on the eligibility of application.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the application link below on or before 17 December 2025. 

https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184397/

Applications should include but are not limited to the following:

• A cover letter
• An up-to-date CV
• A full publication list

Only applications submitted online at the designated link will be accepted. Unless specified otherwise, referees will be contacted prior to interview. Interviews will take place in Ningbo China or online if travel to Ningbo is not feasible.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding this role may be addressed to Professor Jie Wang (Fifi), Head of Department of International Business and Management (Email: Jie.Wang@nottingham.edu.cn) .  If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact the Human Resources Office (Tel: 86 574 8818 0000 – 8854; Email: job@nottingham.edu.cn).

Equality and Diversity

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.

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