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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Faculty Position in Actuarial Science
Department of Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the global market
Date Placed: 20 Nov
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Deputy Dean, School of Mathematics and Physics
School of Mathematics and Physics
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Internationally competitive
Date Placed: 20 Nov
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Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Biomedical Sciences/Biomedical Informatics
Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJU-UoE)
Location: Haining
Salary: £43933.5+ annual
Date Placed: 19 Nov
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Faculty Position in Biomedical Sciences/Biomedical Informatics
Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJU-UoE)
Location: Haining
Salary: £45060+ annual
Date Placed: 19 Nov
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Associate Professor in Business Analytics
Business School China
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £71,537 – £87,937 per annum, depending on skills and experience
Date Placed: 18 Nov
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Faculty Position in Econometrics
Business School
Shenzhen Technology University
Location: Shenzhen
Salary: £41,681 – £60,831
Date Placed: 18 Nov
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Head, Department of Accounting
Department of Accounting (ACC)
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 15 Nov
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Faculty Position in Medical Physics
Department of Physics
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 15 Nov
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Academic Dean for Health and Medical Sciences
CDUTCM-KEELE Joint Health and Medical Sciences Institute
Location: Chengdu
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 14 Nov
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Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Finance, Agribusiness Management, or International Agricultural Trade
International College Beijing(ICB)
China Agricultural University
Location: Beijing
Salary: £28,813 – £45,277 before tax per year
Date Placed: 14 Nov
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Digital Media Arts
The Institute of Creativity and Innovation (ICI)
University for the Creative Arts
Location: Xiamen University Zhangzhou Campus (South Gate)
Salary: £41,064 – £56,535 Per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
Date Placed: 05 Aug
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Environmental Design
University for the Creative Arts
Location: Zhangzhou
Salary: £41,064 – £56,535 er annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
Date Placed: 07 Aug
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Principal Investigator: Prof Alain Chong and Dr. Xiaodie Pu)
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £30404.91+ with competitive benefits package
Date Placed: 20 Oct
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Lecturer (Teaching and Research) in Computing Science
School of Natural and Computing Sciences
University of Aberdeen
Location: Aberdeen, China
Salary: £46,735 – £55,755 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience. Grade 7.
Date Placed: 03 Nov
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Assistant Professor in Economics
School of Economics
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £50,714 – £66,781 per annum
Date Placed: 21 Oct
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Associate/Full Professor in Business Administration
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Competitive Salary
Date Placed: 22 Oct
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Deputy Dean, Academy of Future Education
Academy of Future Education
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 23 Oct
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Visiting Fellowship
University Research Centre for Culture, Communication, and Society
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: £2253
Date Placed: 31 Oct
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Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering Education (Academic Education Pathway)
Centre for Education / Relevant Teaching Departments / SUSTech-King’s Joint Education Institute (JEI)
King’s College London
Location: London, Shenzhen
Salary: £53,947 – £63,350 Per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance
Date Placed: 07 Nov
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Associate Professor in Drug Discovery
Department of Chemical Environmental Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £71,537 – £87,937 per annum
Date Placed: 07 Nov
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