Academic Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in China

Building on Success: The University was the first foreign higher education institution in the world to establish a campus inside the People’s Republic of China, introducing degree programmes taught entirely in English in 2004 to the same specification as Nottingham UK degrees. The University is looking to recruit new staff to build on the growing success of its award-winning Ningbo campus, which is home to a thriving community of international staff and 3,800 students studying for University of Nottingham degrees in a broad range of subjects. Please go to our dedicated China recruitment site for details about the Ningbo campus, the location and the benefits. The number of students is set to double over the next four years. On account of this expansion, we are pleased to announce the following opportunities:

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China - Centre for English Language Education

Deputy Director, Centre for English Language Education (Fixed Term)
Preliminary Year Tutors for Science & Engineering (fixed-term, full time)

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China - School of Economics

Assistant Professor (Lecturer)/Associate Professor in Economics

The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China - Faculty of Science & Engineering

Assistant Professor (Lecturer)/Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering
Assistant Professor (Lecturer)/Associate Professor in Environmental Engineering

The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China - School of International Studies

Teaching Fellow in Politics and Environment

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China - Centre for English Language Education

Deputy Director, Centre for English Language Education (Fixed Term)

Reference : UNNC287
Closing Date : 31 May 2013
Salary : An attractive package, including accommodation allowance, flights and insurance will be provided for international appointments.

Since the development of the Nottingham-Ningbo campus in 2004, the Centre for English Language Education (CELE) has aimed to promote high quality EAP teaching in its structure and support of academic programmes delivered in China. Housed within the UK-based School of Education and currently with around 70 academic staff, the CELE operation at UNNC is now one of the largest of its kind in the world and caters to over 3000 students on its Preliminary Year, Pre-Masters and Academic Support Unit programmes.

Throughout the academic year, the Centre is also actively involved in the delivery of English language assessment, teaching training, and the delivery of bespoke courses in various aspects of English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and there are ambitious plans for further expansion in each of these areas in 2013 and beyond. As part of this ongoing expansion, the Centre now seeks a Deputy Director to work in conjunction with the Head, one further Deputy Director and the wider management team to help take CELE to the next stage of its development.

Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified English language teaching professionals able to offer significant experience in the following areas: ELT/EAP/ESP management, Teacher Training/Professional Development (experience as a trainer/examiner for internationally recognized qualifications e.g. DELTA, would be advantageous), EAP/ESP teaching, EAP/ESP syllabus and curriculum design, pre-sessional and in-sessional provision in EAP e.g. the development of discipline-specific academic support, Self-Access facilities etc.

Following their appointment, the successful candidate will assist in the ongoing day to day management and strategic leadership of the Centre, with a particular emphasis on further developing in-sessional provision under the auspices of the Academic Support Unit.

Candidates should have substantial experience of ELT/EAP and working within Higher Education contexts, including experience of teaching overseas, preferably in mainland China. Candidates should also be able to offer a strong sense of academic credibility, as evidenced by knowledge of and contributions to the wider ELT/EAP field. Experience of academic project management at a senior level is essential, together with the ability to manage, support and evaluate the performance of others. As a bare minimum, candidates should have an MA in ELT and Applied Linguistics or equivalent, while formally recognised teacher training experience and qualifications, along with a particular interest and track record in delivering pre-sessional and in-sessional support services, would be a distinct advantage.

Salary will be within the range RMB 380,452 - RMB 454,279 per annum, depending on skills and qualifications, plus a responsibility allowance of RMB 25,000 per annum. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance. An attractive package, including accommodation allowance, flights and insurance will be provided for international appointments.

The post is available from 2 September 2013 initially to be offered on fixed-term contracts with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for periods of up to five years. Contracts may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Mr Douglas Bell, Head of the Centre for English Language Education (CELE) email: douglas.bell@nottingham.edu.cn Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Interviews to be held on 28 June 2013. Candidates will be required to attend in Nottingham or Ningbo China depending on their current location.

Please be advised that your referees will be contacted prior to interview.

For other vacancies and more about working at the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China please see: http://www.academics-in-china.com/.

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Preliminary Year Tutors for Science & Engineering (fixed-term, full time)

Reference : UNNC288
Closing Date : 27 May 2013
Salary : An attractive package, including accommodation allowance, flights and insurance will be provided for international appointments.

The Preliminary Year Programme is offered to students in their first year of study at UNNC and represents 120 academic credits. The programme is currently a 50-50 split between modules focusing on specific academic subjects, and modules focusing on the development of English Language skills. Successful completion of the Preliminary Year is a pre-requisite for progression to the second year of study. In terms of the academic subject level, it is broadly comparable to that of UK ‘A’ level.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified teaching professionals able to offer experience and expertise in one or more of the following academic subject areas: Maths and/or Computer Science, Physics and Chemistry.

Preliminary Year tutors are primarily involved in the delivery of a portfolio of credit-bearing modules to students enrolled on undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China (UNNC). However, dependent on individual tutors’ aptitude and experience, there is also scope for their involvement in projects such as the design and delivery of summer schools and other bespoke training packages.
Candidates should hold at least a Bachelors’ degree in one of the named subject areas or a related field, have recognised QTS (qualified teacher status), as evidenced by an appropriate PGCE or other professionally accredited qualification, and have demonstrable experience of full-time teaching in one or more of the 4 named core areas (Maths and/or Computer Science, Physics and Chemistry).

Salary will be within the range RMB 324,810 - RMB 387,840 per annum, depending on skills and qualifications; salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance. An attractive package, including accommodation allowance, flights and insurance will be provided for international appointments.

There are a number of posts available from 2 September 2013 initially to be offered on fixed-term contracts with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for periods of up to five years. Contracts may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Mr Douglas Bell, Director of Preliminary Year Programmes, email: douglas.bell@nottingham.edu.cn Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Interviews to be held 24 - 27 June 2013. Candidates will be required to attend in Nottingham or Ningbo China depending on their current location.

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The University of Nottingham Ningbo China - School of Economics

Assistant Professor (Lecturer)/Associate Professor in Economics

Reference : UNNC297
Closing Date : 16 June 2013

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 offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 5,000 in just 8 years.

Ningbo is located in Zhejiang Province on the south shore of Hangzhou Bay, opposite Shanghai. Nearly 7,000 years old, populated with over seven million people and covering 9,000 square km, Ningbo is a rapidly growing city. Ranked 6th in Forbes’ list of the top cities for business in China, it’s a thriving blend of enterprise, culture, education, tradition and entertainment. Ningbo has a modern transport infrastructure including an international airport and high speed rail links which will link the city to Shanghai in around an hour and a half.

Applications are invited for the above post in the School of Economics based at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. The new School is an integral part of the Nottingham University School of Economics, awarding the same internationally recognized degrees offered by Nottingham in the UK. The Nottingham School of Economics is one of the largest and most successful economics departments in the UK, renowned for excellence in teaching and research across all areas of the discipline and for being at the cutting edge of contemporary economic thinking and analysis, which carries out instruction in English. The new Division will provide an excellent environment and conditions for scholars interested in pursuing an active research agenda.

The successful candidate will contribute to the School’s reputation as a recognised centre of international excellence. Applications are welcomed from candidates with interests across all areas of the discipline. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver high quality teaching programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, assist with the leadership and administration of the School and undertake high quality research.

For the position of Assistant Professor (Lecturer) candidates must have a PhD in a relevant discipline (or be close to completion). Excellent research skills, ideally supported by an established track record of high quality research outputs are required and the ability to attract funding for major research projects is a distinct advantage. Experience of teaching and tutorial work in relevant subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level in an international English-speaking institution is also essential.

In addition to the requirements above, for the position of Associate Professor the successful candidate must have a PhD in a relevant discipline and should have experience in teaching and course leadership and an international reputation in research and scholarship.

For the position of Assistant Professor (Lecturer) the salary will be within the range of £33,230 - £44,607 per annum depending on skills and experience (salary progression beyond this is subject to performance).

For the position of Associate Professor the salary will be within the range of £47,314 - £56,467 per annum depending on skills and experience (salary progression beyond this is subject to performance).

In addition, an attractive package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance and insurance will be provided for international appointments.

This post is available from 1 September 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter and will initially be offered on a fixed-term contract with the University of Nottingham Ningbo China for a period of up to five years. This contract may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement.

For further information about the exciting developments at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China and the School of Economics in particular, please refer to the further details for this post.

Informal enquiries regarding this vacancy may be addressed to Dr. Chang Liu, Head of School of Economics, Tel: +86 574 8818 0538 or Email: Chang.Liu@nottingham.edu.cn Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Please be advised that your referees will be contacted prior to interview.

For other vacancies and more about working at the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China please see: http://www.universityjobsinchina.com/

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The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China - Faculty of Science & Engineering

Assistant Professor (Lecturer)/Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering

Reference : UNNC294
Closing Date : 26 May 2013

The Faculty of Science & Engineering is one of the newest divisions at the University but is expected to become one of the biggest as the University rolls out its detailed, long term plans. The University expects to triple its number of science and engineering students to over 3,000 within the next few years. The first crop of UNNC science and engineering students began to graduate in 2012 and Master of Science degrees will be offered in a range of subjects in the near future.

Applications are invited from academics with specific experience in the fields of clean/renewable energy technologies, process design, CCS, resource efficiency, recycling, water treatment and air pollutants control are encouraged to apply.

For the position of Assistant Professor (Lecturer) candidates must have a PhD (or be close to completion) in environmental/chemical/process engineering or a relevant discipline. Excellent research skills, ideally supported by an established track record of high quality research outputs are required and the ability to attract funding for major research projects is a distinct advantage. Experience of teaching and tutorial work in relevant subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level in an international English-speaking institution is also essential.

In addition, an attractive package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance and insurance will be provided for international appointments.

This post is available from 1 June 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter and will initially be offered on a fixed-term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of up to five years. This contract may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement.

For further information about the exciting developments at The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China and the Faculty of Science & Engineering in particular, please refer to the further details for this post.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Dr Tao Wu, Associate Dean for Research, Head of Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering - University of Nottingham Ningbo China, email: Tao.Wu@nottingham.edu.cn. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Please be advised that your referees will be contacted prior to interview.

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Assistant Professor (Lecturer)/Associate Professor in Environmental Engineering

Reference : UNNC272X1
Closing Date : 26 May 2013

In addition, an attractive package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance and insurance will be provided for international appointments.

Please be advised that your referees will be contacted prior to interview.

This is a re-advertisement and previous candidates need not apply.

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The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China - School of International Studies

Teaching Fellow in Politics and Environment

Reference : UNNC295
Closing Date : 31 May 2013
Salary : an attractive package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance and insurance will be provided for international appointments.

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 offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 5,000 in just 9 years.

Applications are invited for the above post in the School of International Studies based at the UNNC. The successful candidate will contribute to the School’s reputation as a recognised centre of international excellence. Our academics have backgrounds in political science, history, contemporary Chinese studies, geography and diplomacy, and research in the areas of international history, political ecology, gender studies, medical and oral history, corporate social responsibility, ethnicity and language, drug policies, migration and Asian studies. This diverse profile is unified in theshared goals of educating the future citizens of this world and of promoting excellence in teaching and research. For more information on the School, please access: http://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/internationalstudies/index.aspx

Candidates must have an MA and ideally a PhD (or close to completion) in one of the following disciplines: political science, human geography, environmental politics, global governance or non-traditional security. Experts in environmental politics/ environmental governance and/or comparative politics/ international relations. Experience of teaching and tutorial work in relevant subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level in an international English-speaking institution will be an distinct advantage. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver high quality teaching programmes at both levels, assist with the administration of the School and pursue high quality research. The candidate will be expected to teach at least two of the following modules each semester: Global Environmental Governance, Comparative Politics, Nationalism and Ethnicity, Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution, International Political Economy and Food Security.

Salary will be within the range 272,023 RMB - 324,810 RMB per annum depending on skills and experience (salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance). In addition, an attractive package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance and insurance will be provided for international appointments.

This post is available from 1 September 2013 and will be offered on a two-year fixed-term contract with The University of Nottingham Ningbo China with the possibility of extension.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr David Kiwuwa (david.kiwuwa@nottingham.edu.cn) or Dr May Tan-Mullins (may.tan-mullins@nottingham.edu.cn). Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held in June/July 2013. Please be advised that your referees will be contacted prior to interview.

For other vacancies and more about working at the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China please see: http://www.academics-in-china.com/

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