We value and champion you
We aim to foster an environment in which talent is supported, motivated and empowered to reach their full potential and contribute the most to the University’s success. We provide internationally competitive compensation and sound benefits. For individuals and families relocating, your journey will be fully supported at every step.
Our compensation and benefits packages are designed to attract and retain diverse, highly-motivated talents while reinforcing our care for staff members and shared purpose to work beyond the ordinary, which includes:
- Competitive salary, with a clear road ahead for progression
- Various types of leave benefits
- Long Service Awards
- Team building activities
- Annual health check
- Additional allowance and support to eligible staff, covering relocation, accommodation, home leave, private medical insurance, education support and more.
We are committed to a collaborative, flexible and interactive approach to staff learning and development, to empower individuals to contribute fully to the achievement of the University’s goals.
The UNNC Learning Academy was launched in April 2021 to provide a wide range of training opportunities in line with the University’s strategy, by providing our staff with the tools to empower high-performing talent and to unlock their full potential and develop further, cultivate inspirational leadership, and a support a high performing and learning culture across UNNC.
Members of staff have enriched opportunities to engage in a mixture of in-house and externally-provided learning and development activities, as well as digital learning.
UNNC provides a variety of staff support allowing you the opportunity to customize an employment journey that meets your personal needs to live beyond the ordinary.
- Before you onboard:
- For international staff members, we have a dedicated team providing visa support and assisting with the application of the work and residence permits for you and your accompanying family.
- For overseas-based staff members, we provide support for flight bookings, airport pick-ups and accommodation arrangements.
- As you embark on this exciting chapter of your career, we are dedicated to facilitating your seamless transition and sustained success. From onboarding assistance to induction programmes, buddy schemes, and cultural and engagement events, we are committed to enabling every new colleague achieve a solid start at UNNC.
- To promote an inclusive university experience that encourages a proactive, accessible, holistic approach to health and wellbeing, we provide an array of professional services tailored to support your physical, emotional, mental health and wellbeing needs during your time at UNNC.
Eric Opoku
Assistant Professor of Economics
Nottingham University Business School China
I can safely say I've found all the opportunities I needed for professional development at UNNC. From the outset, the university has been committed to supporting my research, offering grants, covering necessary fees, and providing help through research fellows. This was the key to my ability to put my full focus on research.
The community here is genuinely fair to all members. I've had the privilege of taking part in working committees at various levels, gaining firsthand experience of the university's strong emphasis on diversity and inclusivity. To ensure that every member is included, UNNC offers additional support to staff and faculty members who may not be proficient in Chinese.
Also, the university really helps staff members with families. I cannot overstate the level of support I received during COVID-19 when the HR team tirelessly facilitated the arrival of my wife and children from Ghana. Their unwavering dedication to ensuring my family could join me during such a challenging time is a testament to the care and support UNNC offers.
Xu Sun
Professor in Industrial Design and Manufacture
Faculty of Science and Engineering
When I came to UNNC, I found even more potential for growth. The university's unwavering commitment to inclusivity ensures every individual is welcomed and embraced, regardless of their background. I came to truly value this multicultural atmosphere that fosters a unique learning environment and as a result, enriches both my personal and academic growth.
Moreover, I can say that UNNC's aim to always excel in knowledge creation, research, and innovation is truly inspiring. The university constantly strives to push boundaries, which aligns perfectly with my desire for continuous improvement and intellectual curiosity. The result is that everyone here is ambitious in achieving outstanding results, constantly challenging conventional thinking and exploring new ideas.
Jim Greer
Chair Professor in Engineering Physics
China Beacons Institute
When I heard the University of Nottingham had a position available in my area at their China campus, I was intrigued. Nottingham has an excellent academic reputation, and that they had established overseas campuses in China and Malaysia revealed an interesting international vision.
I took the leap and was happy that I was offered the Li Dak Sum Chair Professorship in Electronic Materials and Devices, and that I have been able to extend my stay in a new role as Chair Professor in Engineering Physics. Not long after I arrived I also became the Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
All of this was made possible because of the support provided by UNNC, and I'm not the only one to benefit from these opportunities. Year after year I see how the university provides a high degree of support for everyone within their three campuses. For instance, the professional learning services provided by our Learning Portal, along with other university-wide activities create a state-of-the-art education platform. Notably, UNNC also offers excellent research and teaching seed funding, Ph.D. scholarships, conference grants, and other incentives that make a big difference, enabling academic staff to 'ramp up' quickly after their appointment.
David Kiwuwa
Associate Professor in International Studies
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
UNNC has been a very supportive employer to me for a very long time both in a professional and personal capacity. I have felt comfortable working here, my colleagues have been exceptional and enabling in the performance of my responsibilities, and my line managers and senior university management always welcoming of my initiatives and affording me an opportunity to be heard.
Also, I have seen the university grow from its very early stage and am exceptionally proud of its achievements in both areas of teaching and research. We have made a transformative impact not only on higher education in China but also on Ningbo as a city. The university has attracted some of the best academic talent and this has made UNNC an internationally competitive university. I am specifically delighted that my school has a provincial award for one of our courses that is a testament to teaching excellence that my colleagues and I continue to do.