Professor in Finance

Job Details

Nottingham University Business School China (NUBS China) is now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as a Professor in Finance.

About NUBS China

NUBS China is a young business school with a strong international and research orientation. We are part of the EQUIS and AACSB-accredited Nottingham University Business School. Campuses in the UK, Malaysia, and here in Ningbo, China, work closely together and offer the University of Nottingham degrees.

NUBS China currently has over 3,621 Chinese and international students, with around 894 enrolled in postgraduate programmes including PhD programme. We have a diverse international faculty of 111, based in Ningbo China, coming from 18 countries and regions. English is the medium of instruction for all our programmes.

Your key responsibilities include:

• To take the lead on, plan, develop, and conduct individual and/or collaborative research objectives, projects, and proposals either as an individual or as part of a broader programme.
• To act as the principal investigator on major research projects within the relevant field; investigate and devise new research methods, generate new research approaches, and contribute generally to the development of thought and practice in relevant fields.
• To establish a national reputation and regularly disseminate and explain research findings through leading peer-reviewed international publications (on a sustained basis), conferences, and other appropriate media.
• To deliver teaching across a range of modules or within a subject area, providing curriculum leadership within own area of expertise.
• Be responsible for the design of course modules and/or programmes of study in specialist areas and for their quality.
• To supervise and examine Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD students.

About You

NUBS China seeks to appoint proactive, mature academics who are self-driven and results-oriented, resilient, and creative, with internationally recognised intellectual contributions in the relevant subject area.

• A PhD degree in Finance or a relevant subject area;
• Proven ability to plan and lead the delivery of research and teaching programmes;
• A track record of publishing in top-tier international journals appropriate to the level of the appointment;
• Experience in teaching, supervision, and/or development of executive education;
• Ability and passion to work in the multicultural environment of UNNC and to explore research opportunities in China; and
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

We also look for academic leaders who have strong evidence of attracting research funding and/or leading research projects, proven ability to mentor junior researchers, and strong research networking to attract people and research funding. Editorial experience at leading international journals is advantageous.

Your Remuneration, Benefits, and Support

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.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the application link below on or before 22 June 2026.

https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184577/