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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Educational Developer for AI in Education
Department of Educational Studies
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 29 Oct
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Educational Developer for Industry-Integrated Education
Department of Educational Studies
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 29 Oct
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Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer I / Lecturer II in Data Science and Analytics Thrust
Data Science and Analytics (DSA) Thrust
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
Location: Guangzhou
Salary: £3,380 – £5,407 month
Date Placed: 29 Oct
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Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Data Science and Analytics Thrust
Data Science and Analytics (DSA) Thrust
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
Location: Guangzhou
Salary: Highly competitive
Date Placed: 29 Oct
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Principal Investigator: Prof Sunghan Ryu)
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £30404.91+ annual with competitive benefits package
Date Placed: 28 Oct
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Associate Professor/ Professor of Economics
Department of Economics
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 26 Oct
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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 Oct
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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 Oct
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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 Oct
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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 Oct
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Faculty Position in AI Education
Academy of Future Education
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 09 Sep
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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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Lecturer in Computing
School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences
University of the West of Scotland
Location: Wuxi
Salary: £50,253 – £56,535 – please see advert
Date Placed: 15 Oct
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Principal Investigator: Prof Yanjun Guan)
Nottingham University Business School China
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £30404.91+ annual with competitive benefits package
Date Placed: 04 Sep
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Principal Investigator: Prof Cong Cao)
Nottingham University Business School China
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: a minimum annual salary package of RMB 269,906 with competitive benefits package
Date Placed: 10 Sep
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Lecturer in Engineering Management
School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences
University of the West of Scotland
Location: Wuxi
Salary: £50,253 – £56,535 – please see advert
Date Placed: 15 Oct
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Lecturer in Cyber Security
School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences
University of the West of Scotland
Location: Wuxi
Salary: £50,253 – £56,535 with initial placement likely to be at the starting point of the scale, subject to experience plus £5,000 International Teaching Payment granted on completion of a successful probation
Date Placed: 15 Oct
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Teaching Lead
University of the West of Scotland
Location: Wuxi
Salary: £72,692 – £81,393
Date Placed: 15 Oct
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Executive Assistant to the Associate Dean
ICI Academic Support
University for the Creative Arts
Location: Xiamen University Zhangzhou Campus
Salary: £31,236 – £34,610 per annum
Date Placed: 26 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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