Assistant Professor of Literature

University of Nottingham Ningbo

Reference number: 184518

Job family: Academic

Contract status: Full-Time

Closing time: 30 April 2026, 23:59 Beijing Time

Salary: RMB 353,847 – 482,256 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

School/Department: School of Education and English, University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC)

About the Role

The School of Education and English seeks an ambitious, talented, and experienced academic with a passion for teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The successful candidate will contribute to:

• Teaching and curriculum development of preliminary-year linguistics and literature modules
• Teaching other modules within the undergraduate and postgraduate programs
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate taught (PGT) dissertations

About You

• Completed doctoral degree in Applied Linguistics or a closely related field
• Recent experience teaching across a range of undergraduate and MA modules
• Experience supervising undergraduate and PGT (Master’s) dissertations
• Knowledge and experience in teaching MA TESOL modules is highly desirable
• Appointment level and salary will be determined based on prior experience and academic rank

About the School/Department

• UNNC was the first Sino-foreign university in China, offering UK-style education
• Located in Ningbo, with a student body of over 10,000
• The School of Education and English integrates schools in China, the UK, and Malaysia, providing collaborative opportunities in Applied Linguistics, International Higher Education, Translation and Interpreting, Cognitive Neuroscience, Literature, Drama, and other fields
• Research-active environment with state-of-the-art laboratories, research centres, and experienced academics
• Research strengths include Psycholinguistics, Intercultural Communication, Multilingualism, Educational Leadership, TESOL, Translation & Interpreting, Literary Studies, and International Higher Education

Remuneration, Benefits, and Support

• Fixed-term contract for up to 3 years, extendable by mutual agreement
• Salary range: RMB 353,847 – 482,256 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience; progression beyond this scale is performance-based
• Benefits include accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, home flight, relocation & repatriation support, and paid annual leave
• Eligibility for Chinese talent scheme applications may be offered

How to Apply

• Submit an application via the online system: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184518/
• Only online applications will be accepted
• Include:
• Covering letter outlining suitability for the role
• Up-to-date CV
• Statement of teaching philosophy with evidence of teaching excellence, emphasizing English Medium Instruction (EMI) contexts

Contact for issues with online application: Human Resources Office, job@nottingham.edu.cn

Referees will be contacted prior to interview. Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China.

Equality and Diversity

• UNNC is an equal opportunity employer
• Committed to a fair, equitable, and supportive environment
• Applicants are assessed solely on merit, abilities, and potential, without discrimination based on gender, race, nationality, age, disability, religion, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation, or other irrelevant distinctions