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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Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Operations Management
Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS)
Location: Zhejiang
Salary: £50,693 – £101,385 per year
Date Placed: 17 Dec
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Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Marketing
Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS)
Location: Zhejiang
Salary: £50,693 – £101,385 per year
Date Placed: 17 Dec
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Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Fintech
Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS)
Location: Zhejiang
Salary: £50,693 – £101,385 per year
Date Placed: 17 Dec
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Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Accounting
Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS)
Location: Zhejiang
Salary: £50,693 – £101,385 per year
Date Placed: 17 Dec
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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 Dec
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Faculty in Artificial Intelligence
College of Industry – Entrepreneurs (CIE) and HeXie Management Research Centre (HeXie Academy)
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 16 Dec
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Associate/Assistant Professor of Education/Senior Lecturer /Lecturer in Language Education
College of Education Sciences (CES)
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
Location: Guangzhou
Salary: Highly competitive
Date Placed: 16 Dec
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Faculty Position in Education
Department of Educational Studies
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 16 Dec
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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 package with competitive benefits package
Date Placed: 12 Dec
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Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in Accounting and Finance
Lancaster University College – Weihai
Lancaster University
Location: Lancaster, Weihai
Salary: £47,389 – £56,535 per annum
Date Placed: 12 Dec
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Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Multimedia, Mobile and Web Development (Specified Purpose Contract)
Department of Computer Science / International Engineering College (IEC)
Maynooth University, National University of Ireland Maynooth
Location: Fuzhou, Maynooth
Salary: £36,618 – £89,188 per annum
Date Placed: 24 Nov
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Professor in Computer Science
School of Computer Science
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £87,937 – £115,516 per annum
Date Placed: 21 Oct
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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
Date Placed: 21 Oct
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Professor in Economics
School of Economics
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 05 Nov
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Associate Professor in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £71,537 – £87,937 per annum depending on skills and experience
Date Placed: 21 Nov
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Assistant/Associate Professor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 25 Nov
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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 Dec
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Principal Research Fellow in Power Electronic, Machine and Control
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £71,537 – £87,937 per annum
Date Placed: 09 Dec
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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 package with competitive benefits package
Date Placed: 12 Dec
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Associate Professor in European and International History
School of International Studies
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £71,537 – £87,937 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Date Placed: 20 Nov
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