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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EAP Tutor (based in China)
Centre for International Training and Education
University of Leicester
Location: Chongqing, Panjin
Salary: £32,546 – £37,174 per annum, pro-rata – Grade 6
Date Placed: 04 Jul
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Senior Technician (Music) – Hainan Campus
Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries
Middlesex University
Location: Hainan
Salary: £34132
Date Placed: 03 Jul
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Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Thrust of Sustainable Energy and Environment
Thrust of Sustainable Energy and Environment
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
Location: Guangzhou
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 03 Jul
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Senior Research Fellow in Power Electronics and Electric Drives
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £44,477 – £62,583 per annum
Date Placed: 02 Jul
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Faculty Position in Academy of Pharmacy
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 01 Jul
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Associate Professor in School of Education
School of Education
Nanjing University
Location: Nanjing
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 30 Jun
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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 Jun
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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 Jun
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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 Jun
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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 Jun
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Application Support Officer – China
Application Support
Northern Consortium UK
Location: Beijing, China, Hybrid
Salary: £17809.97 per year
Date Placed: 25 Jun
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EAP Tutor (based in China)
Centre for International Training and Education
University of Leicester
Location: Chongqing, Panjin
Salary: £32,546 – £37,174 per annum, pro-rata – Grade 6
Date Placed: 04 Jul
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Senior Technician (Music) – Hainan Campus
Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries
Middlesex University
Location: Hainan
Salary: £34132
Date Placed: 03 Jul
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Post Doctoral Research Associate in Geochemical Palaeoclimatology
Department of Natural Sciences
Manchester Metropolitan University
Location: Beijing, Manchester
Salary: £35,116 – £39,355 Grade 7
Date Placed: 26 Jun
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Professor in Business Administration
Nottingham University Business School China
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 27 May
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Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Position in School of Atmospheric Sciences
School of Atmospheric Sciences
Nanjing University
Location: Nanjing
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 15 May
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Visual Communication Design
University for the Creative Arts
Location: China, Zhangzhou
Salary: £38347+ Lecturer / Senior Lecturer, per annum
Date Placed: 01 Apr
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Lecturer in Environmental Design
University for the Creative Arts
Location: Zhangzhou
Salary: £39,347 – £45,585 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
Date Placed: 01 Apr
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Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes
University for the Creative Arts
Location: Zhangzhou
Salary: (Grade 8) £39,347–£45,585 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
Date Placed: 09 May
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Chair Professor or Professor in Economics
School of Economics
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 01 Jun
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