Assistant Professor of Economics

University of Nottingham Ningbo

Reference Number: 184362

Contract: Full-Time, fixed-term up to 5 years (extendable)

Salary: RMB 450,190 – 592,815 per annum (performance-based progression)

Closing Date: November 30, 2025

Location: University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC)

Position Overview

The School of Economics at UNNC seeks two Assistant Professors in Economics to join a dynamic, research-driven department. The positions focus on Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, or Applied Econometrics, including topics like causal inference, machine learning, program evaluation, and data science.

The successful candidates will:

• Lead research projects individually or collaboratively
• Publish in top-ranked peer-reviewed journals
• Develop and win support for research funding or consultancy projects
• Deliver high-quality teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Supervise MSc and PhD students
• Contribute to curriculum development, student recruitment, and academic service

Candidate Requirements

• Ph.D. in Economics or closely related field completed by start date
• At least 2 years of higher education teaching and research experience
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and communication skills
• Ability to manage learning, research programs, and resources
• Experience in delivering teaching within a quality framework

About UNNC

• First Sino-foreign university in China offering UK-style education
• Over 10,000 students
• Award-winning campus and academic programs

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary RMB 450,190 – 592,815 per annum
• Accommodation allowance, insurance, schooling support, relocation & repatriation support, and paid annual leave
• Eligibility for Chinese talent schemes based on individual application

Application Process

• Apply online only: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184362/
• Closing: November 30, 2025, 23:59 Beijing Time
• Interviews conducted in Ningbo, China
• Informal enquiries: Dr. Stuart McDonald (Stuart.McDonald@nottingham.edu.cn)

Equality & Diversity

UNNC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment based on merit, abilities, and potential, regardless of gender, race, nationality, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or other irrelevant distinctions.