Professor in Computer Science

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

School of Computer Science

Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in Ningbo China

Join a unique British University in China. 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 21 years.

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 Nottinghams Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy.

About the School/Department

This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Computer Science (www.nottingham.edu.cn/go/cs) within the Faculty of Science Engineering based at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). The School of Computer Science at UNNC is part of the School of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham, UK, which is ranked among the top UK Computer Science departments (www.nottingham.ac.uk/computerscience/). The School at UNNC offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate computer science programmes. Supported by major research grants, the School of Computer Science at UNNC is developing strong research in areas including Big Data and Visual Analytics, Computational Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Implementation and Testing, and their applications in manufacturing, transport, healthcare and others.

About You

The position holder will teach core undergraduate and postgraduate computer science subjects, develop undergraduate and postgraduate computer science curriculums, perform world-class research and publish academic papers in prestigious international journals and conferences, supervise PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, obtain research grants and perform administrative duties as required.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

Successful candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract for 5 years.

We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We offer international highly competitive salary package and you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, home flight, relocation repatriation support, and paid annual leave. You will be offered a wider range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on the eligibility of application.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit their applications by 23:59 Beijing Time, 31 December 2025, 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 enquiries may be addressed to Professor Dave Towey, Head of School of Computer Science at email: Dave.Towey@nottingham.edu.cn.

If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office, Tel: 86 574 8818 0000 6551, Email: job@nottingham.edu.cn.