Assistant Professor of Accounting

Nottingham University Business School China, University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC)

Reference Number: 184419
Job Family: Academic
Contract Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: January 12, 2026
Salary: RMB 450,190 – 592,815 per annum (subject to skills and experience; progression beyond this scale is performance-based)

About Us

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university in China. Located in the dynamic coastal city of Ningbo, our award-winning campus offers a world-class British-style education and has grown to a community of over 10,000 students in 21 years.

Nottingham University Business School China is a key part of UNNC and an integral division of the Nottingham University Business School. The school delivers internationally recognised degrees, maintaining the academic rigor and global reputation of the University of Nottingham. We are a triple-accredited business school (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA), a distinction held by only a select group worldwide.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Professor in Accounting to contribute to teaching, research, and academic leadership within Nottingham University Business School China. The successful candidate will:

• Lead and develop individual or collaborative research projects and proposals.

• Disseminate research findings through high-quality national and international journals, conferences, and other platforms.

• Deliver teaching across a range of modules within the accounting discipline and provide curriculum leadership.

• Design and maintain course modules and programs of study, ensuring quality and relevance.

• Supervise and examine undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students.

Candidate Requirements

• PhD in Accounting or a closely related field.

• Professional qualifications such as ACCA or CPA are preferred.

• Demonstrated breadth or depth of specialist knowledge to develop research programmes and methodologies.

• Evidence of a publication record, or clear potential for publishing in high-quality international journals.

• Experience in teaching within an agreed quality framework, with a proven record of success.

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Remuneration & Benefits

Successful candidates will receive:

• A five-year contract, extendable by mutual agreement.

• Salary in the range RMB 450,190 – 592,815 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

• Additional benefits including accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, home flight, relocation & repatriation support, and paid annual leave.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted via the online application system before January 12, 2026:
https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184419/

Applications should include:

• Cover letter

• Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)

• Full publication list

Referees may be contacted prior to the interview. Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China, or online if travel is not feasible.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be directed to:

Prof. Xiaolan Zheng
Head of Department, Finance, Accounting & Economics, NUBS China
Email: xiaolan.zheng@nottingham.edu.cn

For application issues:
Human Resources Office
Tel: +86 574 88180000 ext. 8854
Email: job@nottingham.edu.cn

Equality & Diversity

UNNC is committed to equal opportunity employment. We ensure that all staff and applicants are treated solely based on merits, abilities, and potential, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, age, socio-economic background, disability, religion, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or other irrelevant distinctions.

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