"Teaching Fellow in European and International History"

Area

Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in Ningbo, China

Location

Ningbo

Salary

RMB 350,343 to RMB 477,481 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date

Friday, 23 May 2025

Reference

184173

About the Role

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) is seeking to recruit a Teaching Fellow in European and International History for the School of International Studies.

As a Teaching Fellow, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Teaching & Learning: Plan and manage your own teaching, provide advice, and be an active member of the International Studies (IS) teaching team across various settings, including small group tutorials and lectures.
• Student Support: Identify and address the learning needs of students, ensuring that teaching methods, materials, and content align with the defined learning objectives of various courses.
• Research & Scholarly Contributions: Develop a national reputation in teaching through contributions to scholarly debates in Imperial History, British and European History, and Political Thought. This includes writing research findings for publication in leading journals and disseminating at national and international conferences.
• Collaboration & Administration: Identify and investigate teaching and learning issues within International Studies, both individually and collaboratively. Contribute to the effective management and administration of the School, including duties related to admissions, time-tabling, examinations, assessment of progress, and student attendance.

About You

The ideal candidate should:

• Hold (or be near completion of) a PhD in History, with a focus on European and International History, particularly from the 18th to 20th centuries.
• Be able to teach core courses in European History (particularly from the 18th century onwards) and contribute to specialist courses such as those focusing on Political Thought and the British Empire in a global context.
• Be committed to maintaining high teaching standards and contributing to the development of teaching, methods, and assessments in International Studies.
• Be able to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as effectively supervise dissertations at both levels.

This role is particularly suited for someone with a passion for history and an interest in contributing to an interdisciplinary approach to International Studies.

About Us

University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open in China. This award-winning campus, offering a UK-style education, has grown to serve a student body of over 10,000 in just 21 years. UNNC offers a dynamic and culturally diverse environment, providing unique teaching and research opportunities for its faculty and students.

Remuneration, Benefits, and Support

• This is a fixed-term contract for 1 year, starting in September 2025.
• The annual salary range is RMB 350,343 to RMB 477,481, depending on your skills and experience. There is potential for salary progression beyond this scale based on performance.
• Benefits include accommodation allowance, travel allowance, and insurance coverage for international appointments.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their application via the online application system by 23 May 2025. Please ensure your application includes the following documents:

1. A cover letter
2. An up-to-date CV
3. A research and teaching statement
4. A list of publications (if applicable)

Apply Here

Please note that only online applications will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview, and interviews will take place in Ningbo, China.

For informal enquiries, you may contact Dr. David Kiwuwa, Head of the School of International Studies, at David.Kiwuwa@nottingham.edu.cn. However, please note that applications sent directly to this email will not be accepted.

Equality and Diversity

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and supportive working environment for all our staff and students. We ensure that job applicants are treated based on their merits, abilities, and potential, irrespective of factors such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, age, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, or sexual orientation.