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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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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Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Meteorology
School of Atmospheric Sciences
NUIST Reading Academy, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology (NUIST)
Location: Jiangsu
Salary: £33795+ depending on relevant individual skills and experience
Date Placed: 16 Sep
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Teachers of English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
NUIST Reading Academy, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology (NUIST)
Location: Jiangsu
Salary: £33795+ depending on relevant individual skills and experience
Date Placed: 16 Sep
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Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Data Science / Computer Science
School of Automation
NUIST Reading Academy, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology (NUIST)
Location: Jiangsu
Salary: £33795+ depending on relevant individual skills and experience
Date Placed: 16 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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Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (Beijing)
Nottingham Trent University
Location: Beijing, Hybrid/On-site
Salary: £39,162 – £42,773 per annum
Date Placed: 16 Sep
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Head, Department of Accounting
Department of Accounting (ACC)
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 15 Sep
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Faculty Position in Medical Physics
Department of Physics
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 15 Sep
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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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Chief Operating and Strategy Officer
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 11 Sep
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Teaching Fellow
School of Engineering and Materials Science
Queen Mary University of London
Location: London, Xi’An
Salary: £44,288 – £51,755 per annum
Date Placed: 05 Sep
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Careers and Skills Development Adviser Jinan – Birmingham Joint Institute (J-BJI) – Careers Network
Careers Network/College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
University of Birmingham
Location: Birmingham, Guangzhou
Salary: £36,636 – £46,049 , with potential progression once in post to £48,822.
Date Placed: 08 Sep
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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: 07 Sep
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Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (Beijing)
Nottingham Trent University
Location: Beijing, Hybrid/On-site
Salary: £39,162 – £42,773 per annum
Date Placed: 16 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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Chief Operating and Strategy Officer
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 11 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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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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