Careers in China
Many people dream of working abroad, and with the growing global academic job market, pursuing opportunities in China offers significant prospects for academics. A career in China has many benefits: you can improve your long-term employability, build connections with Chinese academics for future research collaborations, experience a new culture, learn a different language, and explore some of the world’s great wonders.
jobs.ac.uk works with a number of universities and higher education institutions in China to bring you the best career opportunities and jobs in China. Browse the list of jobs below. You can also find new opportunities by visiting our website, jobs.ac.uk, and using our search filter to find your next role.
At jobs.ac.uk we have also written helpful articles in our Career Advice hub about working overseas, including insights into the Chinese education system, research grant opportunities, and how to leverage initiatives like the Changjiang Scholars scheme. We have also written a country profile that provides useful information about living in China. Plus, hear directly from Lecturers and Professors who have moved to China and enjoyed the many rewards of their experience.

Living and Working in China
Find out about what it’s like to work and live in China including the culture, education system, working practices, visa information and more.
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Teaching Fellow in International Studies
School of International Studies
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £39,466 – £53,788 per annum
Date Placed: 24 Apr
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Assistant Professor in Applied Mathematics / Statistics
School of Mathematical Sciences
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: RMB 445,732 to RMB 586,945 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Date Placed: 23 Apr
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Faculty Position, School of Chips
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Taicang
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 19 Apr
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Faculty Position in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty – Academy of Pharmacy
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 18 Apr
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Faculty Position in Cell & Gene Therapy and All Drug Conjugate Research
Academy of Pharmacy
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 18 Apr
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Associate Professor in Finance or Professor in Finance
Nottingham University Business School China
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 18 Apr
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Senior Course Tutor in English for Academic Purposes
Centre for English Language Education (CELE)
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 17 Apr
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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (China Based)
College of Medicine and Health – School of Infection, Inflammation and Immunology – Department of Biomedical Sciences
University of Birmingham
Location: China
Salary: £46,735 – £66,537 Grade 8 or 9
Date Placed: 16 Apr
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English Language Instructor
Center for Language Education
Southern University of Science and Technology
Location: Shenzhen
Salary: Competitive compensation
Date Placed: 16 Apr
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Faculty Position in Applied Mathematics
International Frontier Interdisciplinary Research Institute
Wenzhou-Kean University
Location: Wenzhou
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 15 Apr
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Lecturer in Public Health Management
CDUTCM-KEELE Joint Health and Medical Sciences Institute
Location: Chengdu
Salary: £2394.94+ Starting salary for Lecturer 21260* RMB per month; for Senior Lecturer 24680* RMB per month, *including housing allowance of 2,500 RMB per month
Date Placed: 10 Mar
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Lecturer in Rehabilitation and Exercise Therapy
CDUTCM-KEELE Joint Health and Medical Sciences Institute
Location: Chengdu
Salary: £2394.94+ Starting salary for Lecturer 21260* RMB per month; for Senior Lecturer 24680* RMB per month, *including housing allowance of 2,500 RMB per month
Date Placed: 10 Mar
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Assistant Professor in Accounting
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £48,429 – £63,772 per annum depending on skills and experience
Date Placed: 13 Mar
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Professor/Associate Professor in Operation Management
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £70,829 – £114,373 per annum
Date Placed: 31 Mar
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Lecturer in Music (Performance Specialist)
Middlesex University
Location: Hainan
Salary: £40497
Date Placed: 11 Apr
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Lecturer in Dance (Performance)
Middlesex University
Location: Hainan
Salary: £40497
Date Placed: 11 Apr
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Associate Professor in Business Administration
Nottingham University Business School China
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £70,829 – £87,066 per annum
Date Placed: 19 Mar
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Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes
HBU-UCLan School of Media, Communication and Creative Industries
University of Central Lancashire
Location: Baoding, Hebei
Salary: £26568 per annum (pro-rata) + Benefits equivalent to £6,200
Date Placed: 04 Apr
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