Reference
184552
Location
Ningbo, China
Salary
Salary range: 635,038 RMB to 780,622 RMB (Associate Professor) or 780,622 RMB to 1,025,445 RMB (Professor) per annum, plus HOD allowance.
Closing Date
Monday 08 June 2026
About The Department
The Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China is a dynamic and rapidly growing department offering BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (2+2, 4+0), BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering (2+2, 4+0) and BEng (Hons) Product Design and Manufacture (2+2, 4+0). It has strong links with the UK and Malaysia campuses and works closely with Chinese and international industry partners.
Role Summary
The department seeks exceptional scholars to join as Associate or Full Professors in Mechanical Engineering, with appointment as Head of Department.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in research and teaching within Mechanical Engineering and/or Aerospace Engineering.
- Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
- Lead research strategy and secure competitive funding.
- Contribute to departmental strategic initiatives and academic leadership.
Qualifications
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or Materials Engineering.
- Extensive research track record with publications in leading peer‑reviewed journals.
- Ability to secure competitive funding and recognised reputation in the international academic community.
- Demonstrated experience in programme direction and innovative pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning.
Benefits and Compensation
Fixed‑term contract up to 5 years, with HOD appointment up to 4 years, both may be extended by mutual agreement. The package includes accommodation allowance, travel allowance, insurance, and other Chinese talent schemes support based on eligibility.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, publication list, teaching philosophy statement, and research statement through the website jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/jobs/184552 before 23:59 Beijing Time on 8 June 2026.
Contact
Professor Yong Shi, Head of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China – Yong.Shi@nottingham.edu.cn
Recruitment Team – Job@nottingham.edu.cn (please quote ref: 184552).
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184552
Location
Ningbo, China
Salary
Salary range: 635,038 RMB to 780,622 RMB (Associate Professor) or 780,622 RMB to 1,025,445 RMB (Professor) per annum, plus HOD allowance.
Closing Date
Monday 08 June 2026
About The Department
The Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China is a dynamic and rapidly growing department offering BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (2+2, 4+0), BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering (2+2, 4+0) and BEng (Hons) Product Design and Manufacture (2+2, 4+0). It has strong links with the UK and Malaysia campuses and works closely with Chinese and international industry partners.
Role Summary
The department seeks exceptional scholars to join as Associate or Full Professors in Mechanical Engineering, with appointment as Head of Department.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in research and teaching within Mechanical Engineering and/or Aerospace Engineering.
- Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
- Lead research strategy and secure competitive funding.
- Contribute to departmental strategic initiatives and academic leadership.
Qualifications
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or Materials Engineering.
- Extensive research track record with publications in leading peer‑reviewed journals.
- Ability to secure competitive funding and recognised reputation in the international academic community.
- Demonstrated experience in programme direction and innovative pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning.
Benefits and Compensation
Fixed‑term contract up to 5 years, with HOD appointment up to 4 years, both may be extended by mutual agreement. The package includes accommodation allowance, travel allowance, insurance, and other Chinese talent schemes support based on eligibility.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, publication list, teaching philosophy statement, and research statement through the website jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/jobs/184552 before 23:59 Beijing Time on 8 June 2026.
Contact
Professor Yong Shi, Head of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China – Yong.Shi@nottingham.edu.cn
Recruitment Team – Job@nottingham.edu.cn (please quote ref: 184552).
#J-18808-Ljbffr…