Teaching Fellow/Assistant Professor in Communication Studies

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

School of International Communications

Your Responsibility

Your key responsibilities include:

• To take the lead on, plan, develop and conduct individual and/or collaborative research objectives, projects and proposals either as an individual or as part of a broader programme.
• To establish a national reputation and regularly disseminate and explain research findings through leading peer-reviewed national publications (on a sustained basis), conferences and other appropriate media.
• To generate income by developing and winning support for innovative research proposals and funding bids. Where appropriate undertake consultancy projects where there is a demonstrable benefit to the University and academic unit.
• To deliver teaching across a range of modules or within a subject area, providing curriculum leadership within own area of expertise.
• To coach and support tutorial groups, developing their knowledge and their learning skills, and be responsible for the pastoral care of students within a specified area, dealing with sensitive issues.
• Be responsible for and supervise practical work, including projects, field trips or placements, where it is part of the course, and advise students on techniques.

About You

• PhD or equivalent in relevant subject area.
• Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding as well as to peers, using high level skills and a range of media.
• Ability to devise, advise on and manage learning and research programmes.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, internally and externally.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.  

About Us

Join a unique British University in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. Located in Ningbo, this award-winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 21 years.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of International Communications at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China, a top recognized Media and Communication School in China and Asia. The school excels in teaching, social impact, and interdisciplinary studies and is affiliated to the Department of Culture, Media and Visual Studies at the Nottingham UK campus.

Research at the School of International Communications is vibrant and multi-disciplinary. Our dynamic and collegial team is active in the fields of media and communication studies, film and television studies, journalism, mobile studies, and game studies. Our academics publish in highly-rated international journals and are the recipients of various international awards for teaching and research.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

The successful candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract with UNNC, which may be extended by mutual agreement. Salary will be within the range of RMB350,343 to RMB477,481 per annum for Teaching Fellow and RMB 445,732 to RMB 586,945 per annum for Assistant Professor, depending on qualifications and experience (salary progression beyond this is subject to performance) and you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, home flight, relocation & repatriation support, and paid annual leave.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application via our on-line application system before 26 June 2025

Only on-line applications made will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China.

Informal enquires may be addressed to Dr Filippo Gilardi, Head of the School of International Communications, email: filippo.gilardi@nottingham.edu.cn. Please note that applications sent directly to this address will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted on-line. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office, job@nottingham.edu.cn .  

Equality and Diversity

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age*, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.