Associate Professor in Computer Science

University of Nottingham; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 635,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in China is seeking an experienced academic to join the School of Computer Science. The role involves teaching core subjects, developing curriculums, conducting research, and supervising students. The ideal candidate should hold a PhD and have a passion for teaching and research in computer science. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including accommodation and support for relocation.

Benefits

Accommodation allowance

Insurances

Schooling support

Paid annual leave

Home flight support

Relocation and repatriation support

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and research required.
• Experience in obtaining research grants is a plus.
• Ability to perform administrative duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Teach core undergraduate and postgraduate subjects.
• Develop curriculums for computer science.
• Perform world-class research and publish academic papers.
• Supervise PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Obtain research grants.

Skills

Teaching core computer science subjects

Developing undergraduate and postgraduate curriculums

Conducting world-class research

Publishing in international journals

Supervising PhD students

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Closing Date

Monday 20 October 2025

Reference

184334

Join a unique British University in China. 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 21 years.

University of Nottingham Ningbo China, a pioneer in Sino-foreign tertiary education, is rapidly expanding. It is looking for ambitious, talented academics with a passion for teaching as well as research flair to join its team of science and engineering experts. UNNC is part of the University of Nottingham\'s Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy.

About the School/Department

This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Computer Science ( www.nottingham.edu.cn/go/cs ) within the Faculty of Science & Engineering based at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). The School of Computer Science at UNNC is part of the School of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham, UK, which is ranked among the top UK Computer Science departments ( http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/computerscience/ ) . The School at UNNC offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate computer science programmes. Supported by major research grants, the School of Computer Science at UNNC is developing strong research in areas including Big Data and Visual Analytics, Computational Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Implementation and Testing, and their applications in manufacturing, transport, healthcare and others.

About You

The position holder will teach core undergraduate and postgraduate computer science subjects, develop undergraduate and postgraduate computer science curriculums, perform world-class research and publish academic papers in prestigious international journals and conferences, supervise PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, obtain research grants and perform administrative duties as required.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

Successful candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract for up to 5 years.

Salary will be within the range of RMB 635,038 to RMB 780,622 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience 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.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the application link https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184334/ by 23:59 Beijing Time, 20 October 2025, which should include the following:

• a cover letter
• an up-to-date CV
• a publication list
• A statement of teaching philosophy giving evidence of teaching excellence
• A research statement indicating your planned research activities as part of our department

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Dave Towey, Head of School of Computer Science at email: [e-mail]. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office, Tel: [phone] - 6551, Email: [e-mail].