Assistant Professor in Accounting

University of Nottingham; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution seeks an Assistant Professor in Accounting at their Ningbo campus. The role involves conducting research, delivering high-quality teaching, and supervising students. Candidates should have a PhD in Accounting, ideally with relevant professional qualifications like ACCA or CPA. The position offers a competitive salary within the RMB 450,190 to RMB 592,815 range, plus benefits like accommodation allowance and insurance. Applications are open until 12 January 2026, with an emphasis on international standards in education.

Benefits

Accommodation allowance

Insurance benefits

Schooling support

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• PhD in Accounting or a related field is essential.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA or CPA are preferred.
• Proven experience in teaching within a quality framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
• Deliver teaching across various modules and provide curriculum leadership.
• Supervise and examine students at all levels.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills in English

Teaching experience

Research expertise

Education

PhD in Accounting or relevant subject area

Professional qualification(s) in Accounting (ACCA, CPA)

Job description

Closing Date

Monday 12 January 2026

Reference

184419

Assistant Professor in Accounting

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China is seeking to recruit an Assistant Professor in Accounting at the Nottingham University Business School China.

About us

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

As a key part of UNNC, Nottingham University Business School China is an integral part of the Nottingham University Business School. We offer the same internationally recognised degrees as our UK counterpart, maintaining the academic rigor and global reputation of the University of Nottingham.

Nottingham University Business School China is a young and ambitious business school with a strong international outlook and a growing research profile. We are proud to be triple‑accredited by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA – a mark of excellence held by only a select group of business schools worldwide.

Your key responsibilities include:

• To 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.
• To 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.
• To 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 a specialist area and for their quality. Where appropriate, identify the need to develop the content or structure of existing modules and propose how this should be achieved.
• To supervise and examine Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD students.

About You

• PhD in Accounting or relevant subject area.
• Professional qualification(s) in the Accounting or relevant field, such as ACCA and CPA, are preferred.
• Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the relevant discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies.
• Evidence of publication record or clear potential for publishing in high‑quality international journals in relevant areas.
• Experience and demonstrated success in delivering teaching within an agreed quality framework.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Your Remuneration, Benefits, and Support

A successful candidate will be offered a five‑year contract that may be extended by mutual agreement. Salary will be within the range of RMB 450,190 to RMB 592,815 per annum depending on qualifications and experience (salary progression beyond this is subject to performance). In addition, you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, home flight, relocation & repatriation support, and paid annual leave.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application via our online application system before 12 January 2026 at

https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184419/

Applications should include but are not limited to the following:

• A cover letter
• An up‑to‑date CV
• A full publication list

Only applications submitted online at the designated link will be accepted. Unless specified otherwise, referees will be contacted prior to the interview. Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China, or online if travel to Ningbo is not feasible.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding these vacancies may be addressed to Prof. Xiaolan Zheng, Head of the Department of Finance, Accounting and Economics of NUBS China at email: [e-mail] . If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Human Resources Office, Tel: [phone](ext 8854), Email: [e-mail] .

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.