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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Associate/Full Professor in Applied Mathematics/Statistics
School of Mathematical Sciences
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Competitive employment packages
Date Placed: 08 Oct
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Lecturer/Associate Professor/Full Professor in Biomedical Engineering
College of Biomedical Engineering
South-Central Minzu University
Location: Wuhan
Salary: £19,151 – £101,385 p.a.
Date Placed: 06 Oct
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Deputy Director of Education, China
Education and Society
The British Council
Location: Beijing, Hybrid
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 02 Oct
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Professor and Executive Vice Dean
Maynooth International Engineering College
Location: Fujian
Salary: £90,902 – £158,674
Date Placed: 01 Oct
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Lecturer in Visual Communication Design
University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
Location: Fujian, Jiangxia District, Lanzhou, Swansea, Wuhan
Salary: £41,064 – £47,389 per annum
Date Placed: 30 Sep
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Associate Professor in Computer Science
School of Computer Science
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £71,537 – £87,937 per annum, depending on skills and experience
Date Placed: 30 Sep
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Professor in Computer Science
School of Computer Science
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Competitive employment package
Date Placed: 30 Sep
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Post-Doc Position in Post-Quantum Cryptography
Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Interdisciplinary Lab (PQC-X)
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 27 Sep
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Faculty Position in Post-Quantum Cryptography
Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Interdisciplinary Lab (PQC-X)
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 27 Sep
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Course Tutor in English for Academic Purposes
Centre for English Language Education (CELE)
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £39,861 – £54,326 per annum
Date Placed: 26 Sep
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PGCHE Academic Director
School of Education and English (EDEN)
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Internationally highly competitive
Date Placed: 28 Aug
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Lecturer in Electronic Engineering
School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science
Queen Mary University of London
Location: Beijing, London
Salary: £51,755 – £60,091 per annum
Date Placed: 12 Sep
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Operations Manager
HBU-UCLan School of Media, Communication and Creative Industries
University of Lancashire
Location: Baoding
Salary: £41,000 basic fee per annum, + benefits
Date Placed: 24 Sep
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Assistant Professor (Education)
Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Infection, Inflammation and Immunology, College of Medicine and Health
University of Birmingham
Location: Wuhan
Salary: £47,389 – £56,535 (UK Grade 8) per annum – Converted rate of RMB 458,754 – 552,152 per annum
Date Placed: 24 Sep
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Chief Financial Officer
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 11 Sep
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Chief Operating and Strategy Officer
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 11 Sep
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Professor and Executive Vice Dean
Maynooth International Engineering College
Location: Fujian
Salary: £90,902 – £158,674
Date Placed: 01 Oct
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Principal Investigator: Prof Ying Weng and Prof Alain Chong)
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £30404.91+ annual package with competitive benefits package
Date Placed: 24 Sep
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Principal Investigator: Prof Sunghan Ryu)
Nottingham University Business School China
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £30404.91+ with competitive benefits package.
Date Placed: 16 Sep
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Professor in Electrical Engineering
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 17 Sep
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