Assistant/Associate Professor in Communication and Media

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Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in Ningbo China
Location:  Ningbo
Salary:  per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Fixed-term
Closing Date:  Friday 29 December 2023
Reference:  183479

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is seeking to recruit an Assistant/Associate Professor in Communication and Media in School of International Communications.

About Us

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 8,000 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 the team of the School of International Communications. UNNC is part of the University of Nottingham’s Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy.

Your Responsibility

The post-holder will be expected to teach across the full range of our programmes, undertake supervision of BA and MA dissertation students and PGR students, and conduct research and external engagement in the school’s main research areas. More details of the school and its teaching and research activities can be found here:

School of International Communications (nottingham.edu.cn)    

About You

Candidates must have a PhD degree supported by extensive and high level research and teaching experience in communications studies that connects to the following areas:

• Media technologies
• Filmmaking
• Digital heritage
• Digital Humanities
• Media convergence
• Cultural studies
• Games studies
• Celebrity Studies

Candidates will need to have in depth knowledge of their area of research to enable the development of new knowledge, innovation and understanding in the relevant field. In addition, candidates will be required to have capability to act as a role model in the areas of research and teaching.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

The post will initially be offered on a fixed term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of 5 years starting February 2024 or as soon as thereafter. This contract may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement.

We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We offer international highly competitive salary package and you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, relocation & repatriation support, and paid annual leave. You will be offered a wider range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on the eligibility of application. 

How to Apply

All applicants are required to formally apply online (https://job.nottingham.edu.cn/psc/PRDHCM/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=183479&PostingSeq=1 ) for the position before 29 Dec 2023.

Informal enquires may be addressed to Dr Filippo Gilardi, Head of School of International Communications, email: [email protected] .  Please note that applications sent directly to this address will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted on-line. 

If you are unable to apply on-line please contact Recruitment Team, Email: [email protected] , Tel: 86 574 8818 0000 – 8757  

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

Equality and Diversity

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.

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