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 Accounting (Open Rank)
Department of Accounting
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 11 Nov
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Senior Lecturer / Lecturer of English for Academic Purposes
School of Languages, Education and Cultures
The Sino-British College, USST
Location: Shanghai
Salary: Competitive, with housing and relocation allowances, health insurance and other benefits
Date Placed: 10 Nov
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Head of School – Languages, Education and Cultures
School of Languages, Education and Cultures
The Sino-British College, USST
Location: Shanghai
Salary: Competitive, with housing and relocation allowances, health insurance and other benefits
Date Placed: 10 Nov
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Faculty Position in AI and the Humanities and Social Sciences (Full Rank)
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 10 Nov
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Industrial Digital Twin and Intelligent Control Systems
School of Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 10 Nov
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Industrial AI Algorithm and Autonomous Decision-Making Systems
School of Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 10 Nov
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Director of Education Research and Development
School of Internet of Things
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou, Taicang
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 09 Nov
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Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Marketing
Surrey International Institute
Dongbei University of Finance & Economics
Location: Dalian
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 09 Nov
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Two Lecturers in Mechanical Engineering with Transportation
Dundee International Institute
Central South University
Location: Changsha
Salary: £28,163 – £56,325 per annum
Date Placed: 09 Nov
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Head of School, School of Health and Life Sciences
School of Health and Life Sciences
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 06 Nov
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Lecturer (Teaching) in Product Design
College of Arts and Society (CAS) / CAS School of Arts and Creative Industries
Coventry University Group
Location: Hainan, Hybrid
Salary: £39,324 – £44,710
Date Placed: 30 Oct
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Tutor in Digital Media Technology Teaching
Sino-Cyprus Joint Delivery Program at Shandong Polytechnic University
Neapolis University
Location: Weifang
Salary: £10437.54 gross
Date Placed: 16 Oct
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Digital Business & Innovation
Massey Institute at Nanjing University of Finance and Economics
Massey University
Location: Nanjing
Salary: £42,161 – £74,767
Date Placed: 16 Oct
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Tenured/Tenure-Track/Teaching-Track Faculty Position in Finance
Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS)
Location: Haining
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 16 Oct
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Tenured/Tenure-Track/Teaching-Track Faculty Position in Information Systems
Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS)
Location: Haining
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 16 Oct
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Tenured/Tenure-Track/Teaching-Track Faculty Position in Marketing
Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS)
Location: Haining
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 16 Oct
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Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures – School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
University of Leeds
Location: Chengdu, Leeds
Salary: £41,064 – £48,822 per annum (Grade 7)
Date Placed: 04 Nov
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Assistant Professor in AI-driven Structural and Machine Dynamics
Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £51,221 – £67,449 per annum
Date Placed: 21 Oct
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Faculty Position in International Relations and International Political Economy (Full Rank)
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 24 Sep
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Faculty Position in AI and the Humanities and Social Sciences (Full Rank)
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 10 Nov
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