Thank you for your interest in Nottingham University Business School China (NUBS China), a rapidly growing institution that offers exceptional opportunities for career development in a truly global environment.
NUBS China delivers first-class business education programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive levels. Our undergraduate program enrols students from the highest tier of China's gaokao scores, and our faculty members are renowned for their high-quality research on significant management challenges while actively collaborating with businesses locally, nationally, and internationally. Located in Ningbo, the world's busiest cargo port and a thriving hub of the entrepreneurial industry, our campus offers ample research opportunities in a truly international setting. At NUBS China, we are dedicated to preparing our students for success in the global marketplace through our international partnerships, diverse student body, and cross-cultural learning opportunities.
We are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team of esteemed faculty members, and we would be delighted to consider you for a position. Our staff is available to discuss your potential application and answer any questions you may have. By joining NUBS China, you will have the chance to shape the future of business education and engage in cutting-edge research while surrounded by a supportive and diverse community. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Nottingham University Business School China (NUBS China) is a young business school with a strong international and research orientation. We are part of the EQUIS and AACSB-accredited Nottingham University Business School. Campuses in the UK, Malaysia, and here in Ningbo, China work closely together and offer University of Nottingham degrees.
NUBS China currently has over 3,396 Chinese and international students with around 700 enrolled in postgraduate programmes including PhD programme. We have a diverse international faculty of 108, based in Ningbo China, coming from 18 countries and regions. English is the medium of instruction for all our programmes.
Aside from an international teaching environment, NUBS China emphasises research excellence. We have a vibrant research community and provide research support to all staff members. A research excellence scheme provides further support in terms of research funding and additional conference visits. 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. Our faculty members publish in leading academic journals such as the Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of World Business, MIS Quarterly, Journal of Finance, Journal of Operations Management, Journal of Organizational Behavior and Journal of Business Ethics. Leading academics from Europe, the US, and Asia visit us in person or online to give research seminars and undertake joint research.
NUBS China comprises three departments: the Department of Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Management Systems, the Department of Finance, Accounting and Economics and the Department of International Business and Management. We have strengthened our focus on high-impact research, customised executive education and high-quality teaching, and are expanding our academic staff accordingly.
Striving to achieve international research and teaching excellence, NUBS China is inviting applications for appointments as Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors in the following academic areas:
NUBS China is committed to attracting talent from around the world and seeks to appoint proactive, mature academics who are self-driven and results-oriented, resilient and creative, with internationally recognised intellectual contributions in the relevant subject area.
Candidates should have:
- A PhD degree in the relevant subject area;
- Proven ability to plan and lead the delivery of research and teaching programmes;
- A track record of publishing in top-tier international journals appropriate to the level of appointment; and
- Ability and passion to work in the multicultural environment of UNNC and to explore research opportunities in China.
NUBS China also looks for academic leaders with strong evidence of attracting research funding and/or leading research projects, proven ability to mentor junior researchers, and strong research networking to attract people and research funding. Editorial experiences at leading international journals are advantageous.
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“UNNC is a wonderful place to advance your academic career. If you are passionate about research, UNNC provides numerous opportunities for inspiration, discovery, and collaboration due to its close connections with the other two campuses in the UK and Malaysia. You will find great research resources and support in this thriving global engagement environment. If you are dedicated to teaching, you will also find UNNC ideal with many talented and diligent students. As an academic staff member, I really enjoy the research, teaching, and living experiences here.”
“Working at the UNNC can be considered one of the best times in my life. Ningbo is a delightful city and one of the oldest cities in China with many historical places. UNNC is a global institution with a modern, lovely, and green campus, providing the best environment for productivity. It offers a British university experience with a diverse, dynamic, and multi-cultural community, and provides many schemes and opportunities to develop our profile in research and teaching.”
“UNNC provides a multicultural working environment, with faculty members from different countries and backgrounds. Whether you recently completed your PhD or are an experienced scholar, the university provides many opportunities to develop your career. The campus is situated in Ningbo, a highly developed and dynamic city with a large international community. It is conveniently located close to stunning mountains and lakes, making it a pleasant place to live. For people moving with their family, Ningbo offers a good selection of international schools.”
“I joined UNNC as a visiting teaching fellow. Over the years, I became a teaching fellow, was then promoted to assistant professor, and last year I obtained Senior Fellowship from Advance HE. At UNNC, my journey has been surrounded by a diverse, dynamic, and multicultural community. I’m proud and humbled to be amongst such incredibly talented people and grateful for the ample opportunities to contribute to teaching and research. Working at UNNC is an outstanding experience – it has a beautiful campus in the wonderful city of Ningbo that provides a stimulating and collegial environment for me to make a difference.”
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