Associate Professor in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

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 9,000 in just 20 years.

The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, a pioneer in Sino-foreign tertiary education, is rapidly expanding.  It is looking for ambitious, talented academics with a passion for teaching as well as research flair to join its team of science and engineering experts. UNNC is part of the University of Nottingham’s Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy.

The successful candidate will be expected to design and deliver innovative teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Electronic Engineering, lead individual and collaborative research projects, including developing proposals and securing funding for impactful research, and supervise and mentor postgraduate and PhD students, supporting their academic and professional growth. The successful candidate will contribute to publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals, present findings at national and international conferences, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to build collaborations that advance the department's research and teaching objectives.

Candidates must have a PhD degree in Electronic Engineering or a closely related field, and proven experience in teaching and curriculum development within the higher education sector. A growing national or international reputation in their field, demonstrated by a strong publication record, and strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences are also essential. Candidates are expected to commit to fostering an inclusive and innovative learning environment.

Salary will be within the range of 628,750 RMB to 772,893 RMB per annum depending on skills and experience (salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance).   In addition, an attractive package including employment support allowance, schooling and insurance will be provided for international appointments.

The post will initially be offered on a fixed term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of five years starting May 2025 or as soon as thereafter. This contract may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Dr C.F. Kwong, Department Head of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, email: chiew-foong.kwong@nottingham.edu.cn . Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China, if feasible – virtual interviews may also held. Please be advised that normally your references will be contacted prior to the interview.

For more details and/or to apply on-line please access: 

https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184043/    

If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, Tel: 86 574 8818 000 (Ext. 8404), Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn.  

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