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 Professor in School of Education
School of Education
Nanjing University
Location: Nanjing
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 30 Apr
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Faculty Position in the School of Intelligent Software and Engineering
School of Intelligent Software and Engineering
Nanjing University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: £41,681 – £47,313 p.a.
Date Placed: 30 Apr
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Faculty Position in School of Intelligence Science and Technology
School of Intelligence Science and Technology
Nanjing University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: £41,681 – £90,120 p.a. Competitive
Date Placed: 30 Apr
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Faculty Position in the Institute of Atom Manufacturing
Institute of Atom Manufacturing
Nanjing University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: £33,795 – £50,693 p.a.
Date Placed: 30 Apr
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Faculty Position in the Institute of Science and Technology for Deep Space Exploration
Institute of Science and Technology for Deep Space Exploration
Nanjing University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: £41,681 – £90,120 p.a.
Date Placed: 30 Apr
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Faculty Position in the School of Sustainable Energy and Resources
School of Sustainable Energy and Resources
Nanjing University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: £41,681 – £90,120 p.a.
Date Placed: 30 Apr
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Faculty Position in Nanjing-Helsinki Institute in Atmospheric and Earth System Sciences
Nanjing-Helsinki Institute in Atmospheric and Earth System Sciences
Nanjing University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: £41,681 – £47,313 p.a. Competitive
Date Placed: 30 Apr
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Faculty Position in the Institute of Green Chemistry and Engineering
Institute of Green Chemistry and Engineering
Nanjing University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: £41,681 – £47,313 p.a. Competitive
Date Placed: 30 Apr
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Faculty Position in the Institute of Space Earth Science
Institute of Space Earth Science (ISES)
Nanjing University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: £41,681 – £47,313 Competitive
Date Placed: 30 Apr
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Faculty Position in School of Integrated Circuits
School of Integrated Circuits
Nanjing University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: £41,681 – £47,313 p.a. Competitive
Date Placed: 30 Apr
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Head of Department of Mechatronics and Robotics
School of Advanced Technology (SAT)
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 04 Mar
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Teaching Fellow in Computer Science
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £39,466 – £53,788 per annum
Date Placed: 27 Mar
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Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes
HBU-UCLan School of Media, Communication and Creative Industries
University of Central Lancashire
Location: Baoding, Hebei
Salary: £26568 per annum (pro-rata) + Benefits equivalent to £6,200
Date Placed: 04 Apr
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Lecturer in Graphic Design
HBU-UCLan School of Media, Communication and Creative Industries
University of Central Lancashire
Location: Baoding, Heibei
Salary: £30471 – please see advert
Date Placed: 04 Apr
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Lecturer in Art and Design – Visual Studies
HBU-UCLan School of Media, Communication and Creative Industries
University of Central Lancashire
Location: Baoding, Heibei
Salary: £26568 – please see advert
Date Placed: 04 Apr
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Academic English and Language Skills Co-ordinator
HBU-UCLan School of Media, Communication and Creative Industries
University of Central Lancashire
Location: Baoding, Heibei
Salary: £48350 – please see advert
Date Placed: 04 Apr
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Dr Jie Yu’s Group)
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £30103.8 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Date Placed: 06 Apr
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Senior Lecturer in Finance (Bangor & China)
Bangor Business School
Bangor University
Location: Bangor, Zhejiang
Salary: £56,021 – £68,857 Grade: 9
Date Placed: 08 Apr
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Design and Media Theory and Research
University for the Creative Arts
Location: China
Salary: £39,347 – £54,395 per annum
Date Placed: 12 Mar
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Assistant Professor in Applied Mathematics / Statistics
School of Mathematical Sciences
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: RMB 445,732 to RMB 586,945 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Date Placed: 23 Apr
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