Assistant Professor in Business Analytics

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Business School

Area

Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in Ningbo China 

Location

Ningbo 

Salary

454692 RMB to 598744 RMB per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance 

Nottingham University Business School China (NUBS China) is now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professor in Business Analytics. 

About NUBS China 

Nottingham University Business School China is an integral part of the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) and delivers world-class business programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, postdoctoral and executive levels. The Business School has been awarded the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA-a distinction held by fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide. 

NUBS China currently has over 3,621 Chinese and international students with around 894 enrolled in postgraduate programmes including PhD programme. We have a diverse international faculty of 111, based in Ningbo China, coming from 18 countries and regions. English is the medium of instruction of all our programmes. We have strengthened our focus on high impact research, customised executive education and high-quality teaching and are expanding our academic staff accordingly. We have a vibrant research community emphasising research excellence. NUBS China is an international academic gateway for research on business, finance and economics in China and a centre of expertise on Chinese firms going global. 

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 deliver teaching across a range of modules or within a subject area, providing curriculum leadership within own area of expertise.
• Be responsible for the design of modules and/or programmes of study in specialist area and for their quality. Where appropriate identify the need for developing the content or structure of existing modules and make proposals on how this should be achieved.
• To supervise and examine Postgraduate, Masters and PhD students. 

About You 

NUBS China seeks to appoint proactive academics who are self-driven and results-oriented, resilient and creative, with internationally recognised intellectual contributions in the relevant subject area. 

Candidates should have: 

• PhD in business analytics or relevant subject area.
• Good potential/track record of publishing high-quality research in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience of teaching relevant subjects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level in an international English-speaking institution.
• Ability to secure internal and external research funding.

We also look for academic leaders who have strong evidence of attracting research funding and/or leading research projects; proven ability to mentor junior researchers, strong research networking to attract people and research funding. Editorial experience at leading international journals is advantageous. 

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support 

Successful candidate will be offered a five-year contract that may be extended by mutual agreement. Salary will be within the range of 454,692 RMB to 598,744 RMB per annum, depending on qualifications and experience (salary progression beyond this is subject to performance). In addition, you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, home flight, relocation repatriation support, and paid annual leave. You will be offered a wider range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on the eligibility of application. If you have reached the statuary retirement age stated in Chinese Regulation, a service agreement will be offered instead. 

How to Apply 

Applicants wishing to apply for a vacancy are invited to submit the following documents by email to job@nottingham.edu.cn before 23:59 Beijing Time, 31 July 2026 

• Vacancy reference number and position title
• Application form
• A cover letter
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae
• A publication list
• A statement of teaching philosophy giving evidence of teaching excellence
• A research statement indicating your planned research activities as part of our department 

Interviews will take place in Ningbo China or online if travel to Ningbo is not feasible. 

Enquiries 

Informal enquiries regarding this role may be addressed to Professor Zhao Cai, Head of Department of Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Management Systems (Email: Zhao.Cai@nottingham.edu.cn). If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact the Human Resources Office (Tel: 86 574 8818 0000  8854; Email: 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, colour, 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. 

Attachment: Job Description/Role Profile 

Attachment: Application Form