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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Faculty Position in AI/ML for Biosciences
Department of Biosciences and Bioinformatics
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 09 May
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English Lecturer for Academic Purpose
Shanghai Yucui Education Consulting Co., Ltd
Location: Changsha, Dalian, Guangdong Province, Jinan, Shanghai
Salary: £2,028 – £2,253
Date Placed: 08 May
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Lecturer in Computer Science or Software Engineering (Hubei)
Manchester Metropolitan University
Location: Hubei, Manchester
Salary: £40,497 – £55,755 Grade 8/9, + Market Supplement, per annum
Date Placed: 08 May
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Language Lecturer in Chinese
School of Languages
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Jiangsu
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 07 May
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Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes
Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 07 May
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Academic-Track Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences with Transnational Education Experience (Zhejiang)
CMVM / Deanery of Biomedical Sciences / Biomedical Sciences Teaching Organisation
The University of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh, Zhejiang
Salary: £62,728 – £77,386 UE09
Date Placed: 06 May
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Faculty Position in Public Health
Department of Biosciences and Bioinformatics
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary package
Date Placed: 06 May
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Faculty Position in Biomedical Sciences
Department of Biosciences and Bioinformatics (BIO)
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 06 May
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Professor or Senior Associate Professor in Education
Department of Educational Studies
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 05 May
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Assistant or Associate Professor in Education
Department of Educational Studies
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 05 May
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Design and Media Theory and Research
University for the Creative Arts
Location: China
Salary: £39,347 – £54,395 per annum
Date Placed: 12 Mar
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Assistant Professor in Applied Mathematics / Statistics
School of Mathematical Sciences
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: RMB 445,732 to RMB 586,945 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Date Placed: 23 Apr
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Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics/Statistics
School of Mathematical Sciences
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £70,829 – £87,066 per annum
Date Placed: 02 Apr
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Professor in Applied Mathematics/Statistics
School of Mathematical Sciences
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £87,066 – £114,373 per annum
Date Placed: 02 Apr
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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (China Based)
College of Medicine and Health – School of Infection, Inflammation and Immunology – Department of Biomedical Sciences
University of Birmingham
Location: China
Salary: £46,735 – £66,537 Grade 8 or 9
Date Placed: 16 Apr
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Professor in Business Administration
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Negotiable
Date Placed: 07 Apr
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Language Lecturer in Chinese
School of Languages
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Jiangsu
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 07 May
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Senior Course Tutor in English for Academic Purposes
Centre for English Language Education (CELE)
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 17 Apr
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Teacher of English for Specific Purposes
Centre for English Language Education (CELE)
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £39,466 – £53,788 per annum
Date Placed: 24 Apr
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Academic-Track Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences with Transnational Education Experience (Zhejiang)
CMVM / Deanery of Biomedical Sciences / Biomedical Sciences Teaching Organisation
The University of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh, Zhejiang
Salary: £62,728 – £77,386 UE09
Date Placed: 06 May
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