Lecturer – The Joint Institute of UJN and GCU

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) and the University of Jinan are proud to launch the The Joint Institute of UJN and GCU, welcoming its first cohort of students in September 2026. GCU is seeking to appoint several lecturers to support the delivery of their degrees at the Joint Institute.

Located in Jinan, the vibrant capital of Shandong Province and one of China's leading educational, cultural, and economic centres, the Joint Institute combines GCU's distinctive, professionally focused approach to higher education with the academic strengths and regional reputation of the University of Jinan. Together, the two institutions will provide students with a truly international learning experience, preparing graduates to thrive in an increasingly global workforce.

Lecturers will contribute to the delivery of GCU programmes at the University of Jinan and GCU Joint Institute. They will deliver teaching, learning and assessment across undergraduate and postgraduate provision and provide academic support and deliver an excellent student experience.

The postholder will contribute to programme delivery in accordance with GCU academic standards, policies and quality requirements, ensuring consistency in academic delivery and student experience between programmes delivered at the Joint Institute and those delivered at the Glasgow campus.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across both institutions, the postholder will contribute to the planning, development, contextualisation and review of programme content, participate in quality assurance and enhancement activities, and support the delivery of programmes within an international higher education environment. The postholder will also contribute to the development of programmes that reflect relevant professional, industry and international perspectives within their discipline area.

Applications are invited from candidates in the following academic areas:

• Mechanical Engineering (e.g. thermofluids, manufacturing, materials)
• Finance, Investment and Risk (e.g. financial markets, risk modelling, corporate finance, investment)
• Environmental Management (e.g. sustainability, environmental policy, GIS, climate change)
• Financial Technology (FinTech) (e.g. financial technologies, data analytics, blockchain, AI in finance)
• Business Analytics (e.g. data analytics, applied statistics, business intelligence)

The Joint Institute will deliver a range of innovative programmes designed to meet the needs of both industry and society. Undergraduate degrees will be offered in:

• BA(Hons) Finance, Investment and Risk
• BSc(Hons) Environmental Management
• BEng(Hons)Mechanical Engineering

In addition, the Institute will offer weekend-delivered postgraduate programmes in:

• MSc Financial Technology
• MSc Environmental Management

Remuneration & Benefits

GCU offers an international employment package which includes a salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience that the successful candidate is able to bring to the role.

Relocation

Individuals who need to move to take up this post may be eligible for relocation support including visa assistance and travel arrangements.

Accommodation

The successful candidate will be eligible for accommodation on campus.

Annual Leave

35 days and 10 days public holiday- The annual leave entitlements and holiday schedule for staff shall be governed by China's official public holiday calendar and related institutional policies.

Additional Benefits

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to scholarly activity, curriculum development and academic enhancement within the Joint Institute. In addition, there will be opportunities for continuing professional development.

Candidates must be able to meet the requirements for obtaining a Chinese work visa and have the legal right to work in China. UJN will support successful applicants through the visa application process. Applicants will be responsible for any costs associated with obtaining their visa.

How to Apply

Applications for this role should submit:

• A curriculum vitae.
• A cover letter outlining their suitability for the role.
• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• Contact details for two professional referees one of which should be your current or most recent employer

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the posts are filled and should be sent to gcuujnjointinstitute@gcu.ac.uk

If you would like to discuss the opportunity or have any specific questions, please contact Daniel Baxter, Associate Dean International at Daniel.Baxter@gcu.ac.uk or Angela Miller, Head of Transnational Education at Angela.Miller@gcu.ac.uk

For more information on the role please visit Joint Institute of UJN and GCU | Glasgow Caledonian University | Scotland, UK

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who are inspired by and demonstrate our values of Creativity, Responsibility, Integrity and Confidence.