Careers in China
Many people dream of working abroad, and with the growing global academic job market, pursuing opportunities in China offers significant prospects for academics. A career in China has many benefits: you can improve your long-term employability, build connections with Chinese academics for future research collaborations, experience a new culture, learn a different language, and explore some of the world’s great wonders.
jobs.ac.uk works with a number of universities and higher education institutions in China to bring you the best career opportunities and jobs in China. Browse the list of jobs below. You can also find new opportunities by visiting our website, jobs.ac.uk, and using our search filter to find your next role.
At jobs.ac.uk we have also written helpful articles in our Career Advice hub about working overseas, including insights into the Chinese education system, research grant opportunities, and how to leverage initiatives like the Changjiang Scholars scheme. We have also written a country profile that provides useful information about living in China. Plus, hear directly from Lecturers and Professors who have moved to China and enjoyed the many rewards of their experience.

Living and Working in China
Find out about what it’s like to work and live in China including the culture, education system, working practices, visa information and more.
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Dean of Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
University of Macau
Location: Macao
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 18 Jun
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Associate Professor in Public Health
School of Economics
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: competitive salary + benefits
Date Placed: 15 Jun
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Lecturer in Visual Communication Design – China
Visual Communication Design
University for the Creative Arts
Location: Zhangzhou
Salary: £41064 per annum
Date Placed: 15 Jun
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Lecturer in Environmental Design – China
University for the Creative Arts
Location: Zhangzhou
Salary: £41064 per annum
Date Placed: 15 Jun
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Lecturer Posts in Economics
NUIST Reading Academy, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology (NUIST)
Location: Nanjing
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 11 Jun
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Head of the Department of Finance
International Business School Suzhou (IBSS)
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 11 Jun
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English Language Instructor Position
Strathclyde Maritime Institute of Engineering (SMIOE)
Dalian Maritime University
Location: Dalian
Salary: Based on level of qualifications and years of experience
Date Placed: 11 Jun
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(Senior) Lecturer in Business Management and Analytics
Surrey International Institute
Dongbei University of Finance & Economics
Location: Dongbei
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 10 Jun
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Dean, Academy of Life and Natural Sciences
Academy of Life and Natural Sciences
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Open
Date Placed: 10 Jun
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Assistant/Associate/Senior Associate/Full Professor in Learning Science
Faculty Academy of Future Education
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 10 Jun
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Lecturer in Computer Science (Teaching and Research or Teaching and Scholarship)
Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU)
University of Leeds
Location: Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Leeds
Salary: £51,753 – £59,966 per annum
Date Placed: 29 May
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Lecturer In English for Academic Purposes – CHINA
The Institute of Creativity and Innovation (ICI)
University for the Creative Arts
Location: Zhangzhou
Salary: £41064 per annum
Date Placed: 02 Jun
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Professor in Finance
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: competitive
Date Placed: 26 May
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Assistant/Associate Professor in Finance
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £50,714 – £87,937 per annum
Date Placed: 26 May
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Executive Dean
James Watt School of Engineering
University of Glasgow
Location: Chengdu, Glasgow
Salary: Professional range and subject to negotiation
Date Placed: 04 Jun
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Lecturer in Visual Communication Design – China
Visual Communication Design
University for the Creative Arts
Location: Zhangzhou
Salary: £41064 per annum
Date Placed: 15 Jun
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PhD Studentship in Explainable AI for Atmospheric Multi-Pollutant Analysis
Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University
Location: Zhuhai
Salary: £21358.44 per year
Date Placed: 24 Apr
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Faculty Positions in Information and Communications Technology / Microelectronics / Computer Science
Glasgow College
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC)
Location: Chengdu
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 26 May
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Joint Institute Vice-Dean and Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Global Engagement – East Asia
University of Reading
Location: Hainan
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 19 May
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Lecturer in Environmental Design – China
University for the Creative Arts
Location: Zhangzhou
Salary: £41064 per annum
Date Placed: 15 Jun
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