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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English Language Instructor
Center for Language Education
Southern University of Science and Technology
Location: Shenzhen
Salary: Competitive compensation
Date Placed: 16 Aug
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Senior Lecturer in Agri-food and Co-Head of China programmes
Agricultural Science and Practice
Royal Agricultural University
Location: Cirencester, Shandong, Swindon
Salary: £44,746 – £56,535 dependent upon experience, Grade 9
Date Placed: 12 Aug
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Lecturer in Agriculture
Agricultural Science and Practice
Royal Agricultural University
Location: Cirencester, Shandong, Swindon
Salary: £38,784 – £46,049 dependent upon experience, Grade 8
Date Placed: 12 Aug
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Professor in Information Management and Marketing
International Business School Suzhou (IBSS)
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 11 Aug
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Digital Business & Business Law
Surrey International Institute
Dongbei University of Finance & Economics
Location: Dalian
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 10 Aug
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International BMS Fellowship of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University
Location: Beijing
Salary: £33,795 – £45,060 per annum
Date Placed: 09 Aug
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Director of Institute of Creativity and Innovation
ICI Academic Support
University for the Creative Arts
Location: Xiamen University
Salary: £75,914 – £85,344 per annum
Date Placed: 08 Aug
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Lecturer in Environmental Design
University for the Creative Arts
Location: Zhangzhou
Salary: £41,064 – £47,389 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
Date Placed: 07 Aug
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Lecturer in Industrial Design, ZZU
School of Architecture
Victoria University of Wellington
Location: Zhengzhou
Salary: £43,734 – £51,295 per annum
Date Placed: 06 Aug
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Lecturer in Landscape Architecture, ZZU
Victoria University of Wellington
Location: Zhengzhou
Salary: £43,734 – £51,295 per annum
Date Placed: 06 Aug
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EAP Tutor (based in China)
Centre for International Training and Education
University of Leicester
Location: Chongqing, Panjin
Salary: £33,002 – £37,694 per annum, pro-rata
Date Placed: 25 Jul
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Director of Institute of Creativity and Innovation
ICI Academic Support
University for the Creative Arts
Location: Xiamen University
Salary: £75,914 – £85,344 per annum
Date Placed: 08 Aug
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Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering
School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £50,714 – £66,781 per annum
Date Placed: 01 Aug
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Associate Professor in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £70,829 – £87,066 per annum
Date Placed: 08 Jul
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Lecturer in Agriculture
Agricultural Science and Practice
Royal Agricultural University
Location: Cirencester, Shandong, Swindon
Salary: £38,784 – £46,049 dependent upon experience, Grade 8
Date Placed: 12 Aug
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Senior Lecturer in Agri-food and Co-Head of China programmes
Agricultural Science and Practice
Royal Agricultural University
Location: Cirencester, Shandong, Swindon
Salary: £44,746 – £56,535 dependent upon experience, Grade 9
Date Placed: 12 Aug
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Lecturer in Landscape Architecture, ZZU
Victoria University of Wellington
Location: Zhengzhou
Salary: £43,734 – £51,295 per annum
Date Placed: 06 Aug
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Lecturer in Industrial Design, ZZU
School of Architecture
Victoria University of Wellington
Location: Zhengzhou
Salary: £43,734 – £51,295 per annum
Date Placed: 06 Aug
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Faculty in Numerical Optimization and Scientific Machine Learning
Department of Applied Mathematics
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with rank and experience
Date Placed: 25 Jun
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Faculty Position in Digital Marketing (Open Rank)
School of Intelligent Finance and Business, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang)
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 25 Jun
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