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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Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor in Architecture
Wellington Institute of Zhengzhou University
Victoria University of Wellington
Location: Zhengzhou
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 02 Mar
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Faculty Position in Academy of Pharmacy
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 01 Mar
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Faculty Position, School of Chips
School of Chips
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 01 Mar
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Assistant / Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics / Statistics
School of Mathematical Sciences
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £50,714 – £87,937 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Date Placed: 27 Feb
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Associate Professor/ Professor of Economics
Department of Economics
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 26 Feb
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Professor in School of AI and Advanced Computing
School of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing (AIAC)
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Date Placed: 26 Feb
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Faculty Position in AI and Advanced Computing (Open Rank)
School of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing (AIAC)
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Date Placed: 26 Feb
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Faculty Position in Department of Mechatronics & Robotics
Department of Mechatronics and Robotics
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 26 Feb
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Faculty Position in Department of Computing
Department of Computing
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 26 Feb
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Faculty Position in Intelligent Science
Department of Intelligent Science
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 26 Feb
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Vice Provost for Research and Knowledge Exchange
Management Board
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 21 Jan
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Lecturer in Engineering Management
School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences The Scotland Academy, Wuxi Taihu University, China
University of the West of Scotland
Location: Wuxi
Salary: £50,253 – £56,535 subject to experience plus £5,000 International Teaching Payment granted on completion of a successful probation
Date Placed: 06 Feb
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Associate Professor in Business Analytics
Nottingham University Business School China (NUBS China)
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £71,537 – £87,937 per annum
Date Placed: 05 Feb
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Assistant Professor in Psychology
School of Education and English
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £50,714 – £66,781 per annum
Date Placed: 04 Feb
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Associate Professor in Education (PGCHE Academic Director)
School of Education and English (EDEN)
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £71,537 – £87,937 per annum
Date Placed: 27 Jan
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Principal Investigator: Prof Jie Yu)
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £30404.91 per annum
Date Placed: 25 Feb
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Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor in Architecture
Wellington Institute of Zhengzhou University
Victoria University of Wellington
Location: Zhengzhou
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 02 Mar
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Faculty Position in Mechanical Engineering
Zhejiang University-University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJU-UIUC)
Location: Haining
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 03 Feb
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Faculty Position in Computer Science and Engineering
Zhejiang University-University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJU-UIUC)
Location: Haining
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 03 Feb
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Faculty Position in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Zhejiang University-University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJU-UIUC)
Location: Haining
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 03 Feb
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