Teaching Fellow/Assistant Professor in Communication Studies

About Us

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 10,000 in just 22 years.

It is an exciting moment to join the School of International Communications (IC) in light of the significant advancements in UNNC's screen production facilities. The state-of-the-art infrastructure includes an Apple Mac Lab, Virtual Production & Motion Capture Studio, and a DCI-compliant Dolby Atmos Cinematic Studio. Through its recent partnership with ARRI, the school has earned ARRI Certified Film School status and has paved the way to establish the first ARRI Partnership of Virtual Production and Motion Capture in Asia, positioning IC at the forefront of film education in the region.

We are looking for talented scholars with expertise and research interests in the following areas: A/V Production and Post-Production, Virtual Production, Immersive Sound, VR/XR, Game Design. Exceptional candidates from other areas of Communication and Media studies will also be considered.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

The successful candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract for up to 3 years (for teaching fellow) or 5 years (for Assistant Professor), which may be extended by mutual agreement. Salary will be within the range of RMB 357,386 to RMB 487,079 per annum for Teaching Fellow and RMB 454,692 to RMB 598,744 per annum for Assistant Professor, depending on qualifications and experience (salary progression beyond this is subject to performance) and you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, home flight, relocation & repatriation support, and paid annual leave. You may also be offered a range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on individual eligibility at time of application.

Recruitment to this role is subject to applicable national legislation, including Chinese statutory retirement requirements. Where a candidate has reached or is approaching the applicable statutory retirement age, any retirement deferment or continued engagement beyond the statutory retirement age will be considered separately, in accordance with applicable national regulations and the University's policies and approval requirements. Such arrangements are not automatic and will be subject to regulatory feasibility, institutional need and the circumstances of the individual case.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application via our on-line application system before Beijing Time 23:59, 8 November 2026. Only on-line applications will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview, and interviews will take place in Ningbo China.

Informal enquires may be addressed to Dr Filippo Gilardi, Head of the School of International Communications, email: filippo.gilardi@nottingham.edu.cn. Please note that applications sent directly to this address will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted on-line. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office, 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, color, 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.

Advert Details

• Location: Ningbo - China
• Salary: ¥357,386 to ¥598,744 per annum
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
• Placed On: 2026-10-21
• Closes: 2026-11-08