Applications are invited for one full-time lecturers in Economics, Econometrics, and finance at NUIST-Reading Academy / School of Business, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology.
The NUIST-Reading Academy is located in Jiangsu Province of China, and is a joint venture between the University of Reading, UK, and NUIST, China. The Academy aims to provide high quality education to students in China with the possibility of completing degree courses in the UK. It currently offers seven undergraduate programmes: Applied Chemistry, International Economics and Trade, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Environmental Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Geographic Information Science, and Data Science and Big Data Technology.
Job particulars:
- Two full-time Economics lecturer posts at NUIST.
- Annual salary (RMB, before tax): 300,000+, depending on relevant individual skills and experience.
- Travel allowance: 10,000-15,000 RMB per year.
- Accommodation provided.
- Medical Insurance.
- Starting date: August 2026 or January 2027.
Responsibilities:
The NUIST-Reading Academy delivers all courses in English. The dual-degree curriculum is designed and developed by the University of Reading. Instruction and assessment take place at the Academy. The appointee will support students on the dual-degree programme and work as part of a close-knit team.
The appointee will have the following main responsibilities:
- Contribute to and enhance teaching on the BSc Economics with specific responsibility to cover core-teaching requirements and contribute to other teaching as agreed with the NUIST-Reading Academy administration;
- Assessment, grading and feedback of written work and oral presentations;
- Hold weekly office hours;
- Communicate effectively with students and staff;
- Maintain friendly and effective working relationships;
- Participate in appropriate professional meetings and workshops;
- Organizing extra-curriculum learning activities for students;
- Motivating students to engage in learning, and help them to improve the quality of their work.
Person Specification
Essential
- Advanced level of proficiency and communicative competence in English;
- PhD in Economics and/or Finance;
- Experience of teaching Economics and/or related disciplines at undergraduate level;
- Experience of the administration of courses and modules in British / Western universities;
- Excellent organisation, communication and inter-personal skills;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- An excellent team player;
- A willingness to work flexibly as required.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduate students various levels of Economics in a Chinese university environment;
- Documented excellence in classroom teaching;
- Documented excellence as an academic and career advisor to college students;
- Experience addressing needs of students from diverse backgrounds and cultures;
- Experience with assessment of student learning and programme evaluation and coordination;
- Evidence of professional publications and/or presentations in Economics research;
- Enthusiasm for one’s field and a commitment to staying current.
Application instructions:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter detailing how they satisfy the outlined requirements, a current resume, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of at least three (3) professional references.
Application materials should be sent to Prof. Jin Zhou at zhoujin@nuist.edu.cn, copying to: Mr Hugh Xu Wang at wangxu@nuist.edu.cn and be in Word or PDF format.
Closing date: February 2027
