Assistant Professor of Social Sciences

University of Nottingham Ningbo

Reference Number: 184415

Job Family: Academic

Contract Status: Full-Time

Closing Date: 30 January 2026

Salary: RMB 450,190 – RMB 592,815 per annum (depending on skills and experience; progression beyond this scale subject to performance)

University: University of Nottingham Ningbo China

School: School of International Studies

About the Role

As the School of International Studies enters a sustained period of growth, we are looking for a talented scholar and teacher to help strengthen our new International Public Policy Program. The successful candidate should be available to start August 2026.

Applicants must have a completed PhD in Social and/or Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related field by the start date.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to:

• Teach courses in International Public Policy broadly defined
• Teach survey courses in Public Policy, Public and Comparative Administration, Public Ethics
• Contribute to broader teaching in International Studies

Especially attractive will be candidates with:

• Track record in quantitative research methods, policy analysis, implementation, and evaluation
• Expertise in health policy, data science
• Interest in developing experiential and career-focused learning pedagogy

Expected responsibilities include teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and where applicable, PhD supervision.

Candidates must also show evidence of research expertise in Public and/or Social Policy, Public Administration broadly understood, with a demonstrable ability to undertake and publish excellent research and potential for grant capture.

Additional responsibilities:

• Identifying new opportunities to enhance the quality of education and student experience
• Contributing actively to the Center for Advanced International Studies, Sino-European Key Lab, and university key research priority areas such as Sustainable Development
• Carrying out administrative duties and representing the School within and outside the University as directed by the Head of School

About Us

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 offers a UK-style education and has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 21 years.

Remuneration, Benefits, and Support

The successful candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract for up to 5 years, which may be extended by mutual agreement.

• Salary: RMB 450,190 – RMB 592,815 per annum (progression beyond this subject to performance)
• Benefits: accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, home flight, relocation & repatriation support, paid annual leave
• Additional opportunities: eligibility for Chinese talent schemes based on individual application

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the online application system before Beijing Time 23:59, 30 January 2026:

https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184415/

• Only online applications will be accepted
• Referees will be contacted prior to interview
• Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China

Informal enquiries may be addressed to:

Dr David Kiwuwa, Head of School of International Studies

Email: David.Kiwuwa@nottingham.edu.cn

(Applications sent directly to this email will not be accepted)