Job
University of Nottingham: Professor in Marketing and Information Systems
NingboFull-Time
Nottingham University Business School China
Ningbo
Role / Designation
Professor
Domain / Subject
Marketing and Information Systems
Location
Ningbo
Apply by
31 Oct 2026
Employment Type
Full-Time
Experience
Proven ability to plan and lead the delivery of research and teaching programmes; A track record of publishing in top-tier international journals appropriate to 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 and/or leading research projects; proven ability to mentor junior researchers, strong research networking to attract people and research funding. Editorial experience in leading international journals is advantageous.
Qualification
A PhD degree in Marketing, Information Systems, or Other emerging or interdisciplinary fields relevant to Marketing and Information Systems.
Compensation
788,429 RMB to 1,035,700 RMB per annum
Duration
Five-year contract
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About this opportunity
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 AMBA-a distinction held by fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide.
NUBS China currently has over 3,621 Chinese and international students, with 894 enrolled in postgraduate programmes including PhD programme. We have an 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 strong emphasis on high impact research, customised executive education and high-quality teaching, expanding our academic staff accordingly. We have a vibrant research culture, emphasising research excellence. NUBS China is an international academic gateway for research on business, finance and economics in China and a centre of expertise for firms going global.
This role involves taking the lead on research and teaching, acting as principal investigator on major research projects, establishing national reputation, attracting talent schemes and funding, delivering teaching, and curriculum leadership. Candidates must have a PhD in Marketing, Information Systems, or related emerging fields, with proven ability in research and teaching, and a passion for working in a multicultural environment. Experience in mentoring junior researchers and research funding is advantageous.
Key responsibilities
- To take the lead on, plan, develop and conduct individual and/or collaborative research and/or teaching activities, and to contribute to the strategic development of the School and the University.
- To act as the principal investigator on major research projects within the relevant field; to investigate and devise new research methods, generate new research ideas and contribute significantly to the development of thought and practice in the relevant field.
- To establish a national reputation and regularly disseminate and exploit research findings through leading peer-reviewed national publications (on a sustained and/or other appropriate media.
- Actively pursue recognition through appropriate talent schemes and funding opportunities nationally and internationally, to elevate personal and institutional academic standing.
- To deliver teaching across a range of modules or within a subject area, and to provide curriculum leadership within own area of expertise.
- Be responsible for the design of course modules and/or programmes in own specialist area and for their quality. Where appropriate identify the need for development or structure of existing modules and make proposals on how this should be achieved.
- To supervise and examine Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD students.
Benefits & perks
Range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, home flight, repatriation support, and paid annual leave.
Required documents
- A cover letter
- An up-to-date CV
- A full publication list
Selection process
Interviews will take place in China or online if travel to Ningbo is not feasible.
Requirements
- A PhD degree in Marketing, Information Systems, or Other emerging or interdisciplinary fields relevant to Marketing and Information Systems.
- Proven ability to plan and lead the delivery of research and teaching programmes.
- A track record of publishing in top-tier international journals appropriate to the appointment.
- Ability and passion to work in the multicultural environment of UNNC and to explore research opportunities in China.
- Strong evidence of attracting and/or leading research projects.
- Proven ability to mentor junior researchers.
- Strong research networking to attract people and research funding.
- Editorial experience in leading international journals is advantageous.
How to Apply
Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the application link below on or before 23:59 Beijing Time, 31 October 2026. Application link: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184667/
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