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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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/Senior Lecturer Digital Media Arts – CHINA
University for the Creative Arts
Location: Zhangzhou
Salary: £38347+ Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, per annum
Date Placed: 01 Apr
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Faculty Position in Chemistry and Materials Science
Chemistry and Materials Science/ School of Sciences
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 31 Mar
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Professor/Associate Professor in Operation Management
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £70,829 – £114,373 per annum
Date Placed: 31 Mar
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Lecturer/Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor of English Learning Centre
English Learning Centre (ELC)
Jinan University – University of Birmingham Joint Institute
Location: Guangzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 31 Mar
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Director of Studies for English Learning Centre
English Learning Centre (ELC)
Jinan University – University of Birmingham Joint Institute
Location: Guangzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 31 Mar
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Faculty Position in Supply Chain Management (Associate/Senior Associate/Full Professor)
School of Intelligent Finance and Business, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang)
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 30 Mar
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Faculty Position in Digital Finance (Associate/Senior Associate/Full Professor)
School of Intelligent Finance and Business, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang)
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 30 Mar
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Associate Professor of Practice
School of Internet of Things
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 28 Mar
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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: £39,466 – £53,788 per annum, depending on skills and experience
Date Placed: 04 Mar
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International Lecturer in Engineering
School of Engineering – Lancaster University UK and Lancaster University College at Beijing Jiaotong University, China.
Lancaster University
Location: Shandong, Weihai
Salary: £46,735 – £55,755
Date Placed: 19 Mar
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English and Study Skills Tutor (LUC@BJTU)
Lancaster University College – Weihai
Lancaster University
Location: Weihai
Salary: £32,546 – £37,174
Date Placed: 19 Mar
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Assistant/Associate Professor in Construction Management
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £50,212 – £87,066 per annum depending on skills and experience
Date Placed: 03 Mar
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Dean, School of Advanced Technology
School of Advanced Technology
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 19 Feb
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Lecturer in Rehabilitation and Exercise Therapy
CDUTCM-KEELE Joint Health and Medical Sciences Institute
Location: Chengdu
Salary: £2394.94+ Starting salary for Lecturer 21260* RMB per month; for Senior Lecturer 24680* RMB per month, *including housing allowance of 2,500 RMB per month
Date Placed: 10 Mar
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Lecturer in Public Health Management
CDUTCM-KEELE Joint Health and Medical Sciences Institute
Location: Chengdu
Salary: £2394.94+ Starting salary for Lecturer 21260* RMB per month; for Senior Lecturer 24680* RMB per month, *including housing allowance of 2,500 RMB per month
Date Placed: 10 Mar
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Assistant Professor in Accounting
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £48,429 – £63,772 per annum depending on skills and experience
Date Placed: 13 Mar
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Professor/Associate Professor in Operation Management
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £70,829 – £114,373 per annum
Date Placed: 31 Mar
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Associate Professor in Business Administration
Nottingham University Business School China
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £70,829 – £87,066 per annum
Date Placed: 19 Mar
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