Professor of Business

Reference Number: 184600
Job Family: Academic
Contract Status: Full-Time
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Salary: Competitive Salary

About Nottingham University Business School China (NUBS China)

Nottingham University Business School China (NUBS China) is an integral part of the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) and delivers world-class business programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, postdoctoral and executive levels. The Business School has been awarded the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA—a distinction held by fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide.

NUBS China currently has over 3,621 Chinese and international students with around 894 enrolled in postgraduate programmes including PhD programme. We have a diverse international faculty of 120, based in Ningbo, China, coming from 18 countries and regions. English is the medium of instruction of all our programmes.

We have strengthened our focus on high impact research, customised executive education and high-quality teaching and are expanding our academic staff accordingly. We have a vibrant research community emphasising research excellence. NUBS China is an international academic gateway for research on business, finance and economics in China and a centre of expertise on Chinese firms going global.

Position Overview

Nottingham University Business School China (NUBS China) is now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Professor in Business Analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Take the lead on, plan, develop and conduct individual and/or collaborative research objectives, projects and proposals either as an individual or as part of a broader programme.
• Act as the principal investigator on major research projects within the relevant field; investigate and devise new research methods, generate new research approaches and contribute generally to the development of thought and practice in the relevant field.
• Establish a national reputation and regularly disseminate and explain research findings through leading peer-reviewed national publications (on a sustained basis), conferences and other appropriate media.
• Actively pursue recognition through appropriate talent schemes and programs, both nationally and internationally, to elevate personal and institutional academic standing.
• Deliver teaching across a range of modules or within a subject area, providing curriculum leadership within own area of expertise.
• Be responsible for the design of course modules and/or programmes of study in specialist area and for their quality. Where appropriate identify the need for developing the content or structure of existing modules and make proposals on how this should be achieved.
• Supervise and examine Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD students.

About You

NUBS China seeks to appoint proactive, mature academics who are self-driven and results-oriented, resilient and creative, with internationally recognised intellectual contributions in the relevant subject area.

Candidates should have:

• A PhD degree in one of the following areas:Proven ability to plan and lead the delivery of research and teaching programmes.
  • Business Analytics
  • Operations Management
  • Information Systems
  • Marketing
  • Other emerging or interdisciplinary fields relevant to Business Analytics
• A track record of publishing in top-tier international journals appropriate to the level of the appointment.
• Ability and passion to work in the multicultural environment of UNNC and to explore research opportunities in China.

We also look for academic leaders who have strong evidence of attracting research funding and/or leading research projects; proven ability to mentor junior researchers, strong research networking to attract people and research funding. Editorial experience at leading international journals is advantageous.

Remuneration, Benefits and Support

We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential.

In addition, you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including:

• Accommodation allowance
• Insurances
• Schooling support
• Home flight
• Relocation and repatriation support
• Paid annual leave

You will be offered a wider range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on the eligibility of application.

If you have reached the statuary retirement age stated in Chinese Regulation, a service agreement will be offered instead.

Application Process

Applicants wishing to apply for a vacancy are invited to submit the following documents by email to job@nottingham.edu.cn before 23:59 Beijing Time, 31 July 2026.

Please include:

• Vacancy reference number and position title
• Application form
• Cover letter
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae
• Publication list
• Statement of teaching philosophy giving evidence of teaching excellence
• Research statement indicating your planned research activities as part of our department

Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China, or online if travel to Ningbo is not feasible.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding this role may be addressed to:

Professor Zhao Cai
Head of Department of Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Management Systems

Email: Zhao.Cai@nottingham.edu.cn

If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Human Resources Office.

Telephone: +86 574 8818 0000 – 8854
Email: job@nottingham.edu.cn

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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