Assistant Professor in Construction Management

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Department of Civil Engineering

Salary

Salary will be within the range of 450,190 RMB to 592,815 RMB per annum depending on skills and experience.

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. This award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 22 years.

The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, a pioneer in Sino-foreign tertiary education, is rapidly expanding. It is looking for ambitious, talented academics with a passion for teaching as well as research flair to join its team of science and engineering experts. UNNC is part of the University of Nottingham's Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of Civil Engineering, to play a lead role in collaborative research projects and conduct ongoing original research and publications in the area of Construction Management.

Candidates must have a PhD degree in Construction Management or closely related field, and excellent communication and presentation skills in English. Knowledge and experience of construction project management are necessary. Experience of supervising PhD and Master students and experience of teaching, tutorial or laboratory work at undergraduate and postgraduate level in an international English speaking institution are preferable. A proven record of research excellence with publications in peer-reviewed journals and in securing research funding, and teaching experience including curriculum development and leadership in academic programmes are also preferable.

Salary will be within the range of 450,190 RMB to 592,815 RMB per annum depending on skills and experience. In addition, an attractive package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance and insurance will be provided for international appointments.

The post will initially be offered on a fixed term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of 5 years starting October 2026. This contract may be extended by mutual agreement.

All applicants are required to formally apply online https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184526/ by 23:59 Beijing Time, 30 April 2026, which should include the following:

• a cover letter
• an up-to-date CV
• 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

Informal enquires may be addressed to Dr Yung-Tsang Chen, Department Head of Civil Engineering, email: Yung-Tsang.Chen@nottingham.edu.cn. Please note that applications sent directly to this address will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted on-line.

Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China and likely interview dates are around May, but they are subject to change.

Please be advised that your referees will be contacted prior to interview.

If you are unable to apply on-line please contact Recruitment Team, Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn. Please quote ref. 184526.

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