Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

Location:

Ningbo - China

Salary:

¥595,117 to ¥706,812
£67,958.79 to £80,713.69 converted salary* per annum

Closing Date:

Monday, 15 November 2021

Reference:

181932

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 6,000 in just 12 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 contribute to teaching and curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of product design and manufacture, to play a lead role in collaborative research projects and conduct ongoing original research and publications in the areas of mechanical, design and manufacturing.

Candidates must have a PhD degree and preferably postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline, preferable in mechanical engineering, design and manufacture, and excellent communication and presentation skills in English. Knowledge and experience of industrial design and manufacturing are necessary. Experience of supervising PhD and Master Students and experience of teaching, tutorial or laboratory work at undergraduate and postgraduate level in an international English speaking institution are preferable.

Salary will be within the range of RMB 595,117 to RMB 706,812 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.

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 2022. This contract may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement.

All applicants are required to formally apply online (Link for UNNC recruitment site) for the position (please click 'Apply' to access).

Informal enquires may be addressed to Prof. David Phang, Department Head of EMM, email: [email protected] .  Please note that applications sent directly to this address will not be accepted.  Applications must be submitted on-line. 

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

If you are unable to apply on-line please contact Recruitment Team, Email: [email protected]  

Please quote ref. 181932. Closing date: 15th November 2021.

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