Assistant/Associate Professor in Finance

Nottingham University Business School China (NUBS China) is seeking outstanding scholars to join our faculty as Assistant or Associate Professors in Finance

About Us

Join a Distinctive British University in China. 

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open in China. Located in the vibrant coastal city of Ningbo, UNNC boasts an award-winning campus and offers a world-class British-style education. Over the past two decades, the University has grown into a thriving academic community of more than 10,000 students.

As an integral part of the University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Business School, Nottingham University Business School China (NUBS China) offers internationally recognised degrees aligned with those of its UK counterpart, upholding the University's academic standards and global reputation.

We are a young and ambitious business school with a strong international outlook and a growing research profile. We are proud to hold the prestigious triple accreditation from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, a distinction achieved by only a select group of business schools worldwide.

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 actively participate in research grant applications, contribute to securing external research funding and generating research income, and undertake research projects as Principal Investigator or collaborator, as appropriate.
• To establish a national reputation and regularly disseminate and explain research findings through leading peer-reviewed international 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 course modules and/or programmes of study in specialist areas 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 Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD students.

About You

NUBS China seeks to appoint proactive, self-motivated, resilient, and creative academics, with a strong commitment to research and teaching excellence and internationally recognised research contributions or the potential to achieve them in FinTech, Finance, or related fields.

• A PhD degree in Finance or a relevant subject area; junior applicants should have, or expect to complete, a PhD by 1 September 2027 at the latest.
• Proven ability to plan and lead the delivery of research and teaching programmes;
• Evidence of a strong publication record or clear potential for publishing in top-tier international journals, commensurate with the level of appointment;
• Proven ability or clear potential to deliver high-quality teaching, provide academic supervision, and/or contribute to the development and delivery of executive education programmes, in accordance with the University's teaching quality standards.
• Ability and enthusiasm to work in the multicultural environment of UNNC and  explore research opportunities in China; and
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Your Remuneration, Benefits, and Support

This is a permanent post that you will be offered a fixed term contract initially of five years with a probation of six months with University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Salary will be within the range of RMB 450,190 to RMB 598,744 per annum (for Level 5 Assistant Professor) or RMB 641,389 to RMB 788,429 per annum (for Level 6 Associate Professor), depending on qualifications and experience (salary progression beyond this is subject to performance). 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 scheme application opportunities based on the eligibility of the application.

Recruitment to this role is subject to applicable national legislation, including Chinese statutory retirement requirements. Where a candidate has reached or is approaching the applicable statutory retirement age, any retirement deferment or continued engagement beyond the statutory retirement age will be considered separately, in accordance with applicable national regulations and the University's policies and approval requirements. Such arrangements are not automatic and will be subject to regulatory feasibility, institutional need and the circumstances of the individual case.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the application link below by 23:59 (Beijing Time) on 6 December 2026 to ensure full consideration.

https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184711/

Applications should include but are not limited to the following:

• A cover letter (clearly indicating the level of the role you are applying for)
• An up-to-date CV
• A full publication list

Only applications submitted online at the designated link will be accepted. Unless specified otherwise, referees will be contacted prior to the interview. 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 Dr. Xiaolan Zheng, Head of the Department of Finance, Accounting, and Economics (Email: xiaolan.zheng@nottingham.edu.cn).  If you are unable to apply online or have problems with online system, please contact the Human Resources Office (Tel: 86 574 8818 0000 – 6548; 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.