Associate/Full Professor of Business

University of Nottingham Ningbo

Reference Number: 184381
Job Family: Academic
Contract Type: Full-time
Closing Date: November 30, 2025
Location: Ningbo, China
Salary: 780,622 RMB – 1,025,445 RMB per annum (depending on skills and experience).
Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

About Nottingham University Business School China (NUBS China)

Nottingham University Business School China (NUBS China) is part of the EQUIS and AACSB-accredited Nottingham University Business School, with sister campuses in the UK and Malaysia. Located in Ningbo, China, NUBS China offers University of Nottingham degrees and maintains a strong international and research orientation.

The School has over 3,600 students (including 894 postgraduates and PhD candidates) and a diverse international faculty of 111 academics from 18 countries and regions. English is the medium of instruction for all programmes.

NUBS China emphasizes high-impact research, executive education, and high-quality teaching, and serves as an international academic gateway for research on business, finance, and economics in China, as well as a center of expertise on Chinese firms going global.

About the Role

NUBS China seeks exceptional scholars to join as Associate or Full Professor in Business Administration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, plan, and conduct individual and/or collaborative research projects.

  • Act as principal investigator on major research initiatives; develop new research methods and contribute to the advancement of the field.

  • Establish a national and international reputation through sustained publication in leading peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and other outlets.

  • Deliver teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate modules; provide curriculum leadership within your area of expertise.

  • Design and manage course modules/programmes and ensure their academic quality.

  • Supervise and examine undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students.

About You

We seek proactive, creative, and research-driven academics with internationally recognized contributions in their fields.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

  • A PhD in one of the following or related areas:

    • Marketing

    • Business Analytics

    • Information Systems

    • Sustainability and ESG

    • Other emerging or interdisciplinary fields relevant to Business Administration

  • Proven ability to lead and deliver research and teaching programmes.

  • A strong publication record in top-tier international journals.

  • Ability and enthusiasm to work effectively in a multicultural environment and pursue China-focused research opportunities.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Evidence of successful research funding or leadership of major projects.

  • Proven ability to mentor junior researchers.

  • Experience in editorial roles with leading international journals.

Remuneration, Benefits, and Support

  • Five-year renewable contract (extendable by mutual agreement).

  • Negotiable salary within the professorial range, commensurate with experience.

  • Comprehensive benefits, including:

    • Accommodation allowance

    • Insurance coverage

    • Schooling support for children

    • Home flight allowance

    • Relocation and repatriation support

    • Paid annual leave

  • Eligibility for Chinese national talent schemes based on qualification criteria.

  • For candidates at statutory retirement age (per Chinese regulation), a service agreement will be offered instead.

Application Process

Applicants should submit their application online by November 30, 2025 through the designated portal for:
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Application materials must include:

  1. Cover letter

  2. Up-to-date CV

  3. Full publication list

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Referees may be contacted prior to interviews.
Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China, or online if travel is not feasible.

Enquiries

  • Academic Enquiries:
    Professor Zhao Cai
    Head of Department of Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Management Systems
    ???? Zhao.Cai@nottingham.edu.cn

  • Application/HR Enquiries:
    Human Resources Office
    ???? +86 574 8818 0000 – 8854
    ???? job@nottingham.edu.cn

Equality and Diversity

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an equitable and supportive learning and working environment.

All applicants and staff are treated based on merit, ability, and potential, regardless of gender, race, nationality, age, disability, religion, political belief, sexual orientation, or family circumstances.

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