Assistant Professor of Economics

University of Nottingham Ningbo

Reference Number: 184362
Contract: Full-Time, fixed-term up to 5 years (extendable)
Salary: RMB 450,190 – 592,815 per annum (performance-based progression)
Closing Date: November 30, 2025
Location: University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC)

Position Overview

The School of Economics at UNNC seeks two Assistant Professors in Economics to join a dynamic, research-driven department. The positions focus on Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, or Applied Econometrics, including topics like causal inference, machine learning, program evaluation, and data science.

The successful candidates will:

  • Lead research projects individually or collaboratively

  • Publish in top-ranked peer-reviewed journals

  • Develop and win support for research funding or consultancy projects

  • Deliver high-quality teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels

  • Supervise MSc and PhD students

  • Contribute to curriculum development, student recruitment, and academic service

Candidate Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Economics or closely related field completed by start date

  • At least 2 years of higher education teaching and research experience

  • Strong analytical, conceptual, and communication skills

  • Ability to manage learning, research programs, and resources

  • Experience in delivering teaching within a quality framework

About UNNC

  • First Sino-foreign university in China offering UK-style education

  • Over 10,000 students

  • Award-winning campus and academic programs

Remuneration & Benefits

  • Salary RMB 450,190 – 592,815 per annum

  • Accommodation allowance, insurance, schooling support, relocation & repatriation support, and paid annual leave

  • Eligibility for Chinese talent schemes based on individual application

Application Process

Equality & Diversity

UNNC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment based on merit, abilities, and potential, regardless of gender, race, nationality, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or other irrelevant distinctions.

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