BNBU Global Talent Acquisition Promotion Fair UK Sessions

Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international university in the United Kingdom is seeking accomplished scholars as Disciplinary Leaders. The successful candidates will provide strategic academic leadership and drive research excellence while mentoring the next generation of scholars. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have an established record of significant research contributions and teaching experience. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within a multicultural academic setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary similar to Hong Kong Baptist University

Relocation allowances

Research funding support

Housing allowances available

Children's education assistance

Qualifications

• Proven track record of research and publication at an international level.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior faculty.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic academic leadership in assigned disciplines.
• Establish and maintain a research program with significant impact.
• Mentor students and junior faculty to enhance their professional development.
• Drive curriculum innovation and modernization.

Skills

Leadership in academia

Research excellence

Teaching skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant discipline

Job description

Organisation/Company Beijing Normal-Hong-K Baptist University (BNBU) Research Field Biological sciences Management sciences Computer science Arts Economics History Philosophy Religious sciences Language sciences Literature Mathematics Communication sciences Environmental science Geosciences Psychological sciences Sociology Ethics in social sciences Biological sciences Economics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 26 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

1. London Session

Time: 10:00-12:00

Date: 23 January 2026

Location: Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London, SW1P

2. Birmingham Session

Time: 10:00-12:00

Date: 25 January 2026

Location: Discover, The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, Hill Street, Birmingham B5 4EW

3. Glasgow Session

Time: 10:00-12:00

Date: 26 January 2026

We will contact successful registrants for more details of the event rundown in due course

About BNBU

Strategically located in the heart of China’s most vibrant Greater Bay Area, our campus is within the one-hour livelihood circle that encompasses Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Founded in 2005, BNBU is jointly established by Beijing Normal University and Hong Kong Baptist University and enjoys a fine reputation as a pioneer in liberal arts education. Attracting prestigious scholars from around the world, it is a campus of robust international culture, where all classroom lessons are taught in English. Long a magnet for students with ambitions of studying overseas, BNBU sees many of its graduates snapped up by the world’s leading universities. Our Faculty of Business and Management, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, School of Culture and Creativity, School of AI and Liberal Arts, and School of General Education together offer a total of 32 undergraduate programmes and more than a dozen postgraduate programmes. Growing rapidly in size, quality and diversity, BNBU now attracts over 10,000 students to its picturesque campus in the coastal city of Zhuhai, and is actively recruiting first-class faculty members to make it a top‑tier liberal arts university in China.

Talent Acquisition

Academic positions

Faculty of Business and Management

• Accounting
• Finance
• Applied Economics
• Business Analytics
• Management of Human Resources
• Marketing Management
• e-Business Management and Information Systems
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Digital Media Management

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

• Public Relations and Advertising
• Media and Communication Studies
• English Language and Literature Studies
• Digital Social Science
• Globalisation and Development
• Chinese Culture and Global Communication

Faculty of Science and Technology

Applied Mathematics

• Data Science
• Statistics
• Computer Science and Technology
• Food Science and Technology

School of Culture and Creativity

• Culture, Creativity and Management
• Media Arts and Design
• Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
• Animation and Interactive Media
• Game Design
• Cinema and Television
• Music Performance

School of AI and Liberal Arts

• Computational Media + N
• Digital Global Communication + N
• Math + N

School of General Education

• Chinese Language and Culture Centre
• Centre for Foreign Languages
• Whole Person Education Centre
• Sports, Health and Communication

Qualification Requirements

Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in a related discipline. Successful candidates are expected to be committed to excellence in teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate levels. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable ability to undertake independent research leading to outcomes with a strong impact, such as publication in high-quality, internationally recognized, indexed journals and scholarly presses. Academic rank will be determined in accordance with successful candidates’ experience and accomplishments.

• Disciplinary Leaders

We are now seeking accomplished and forward‑thinking scholars to join us as Disciplinary Leaders, tasked with steering the strategic development and future growth of our key academic fields including: Accounting; Business Analytics; Business Management (including but not limit to Human Resources, Marketing Management, and Digital Media Management); Public Relations and Advertising; Data Science; Environmental Science; Applied Psychology; Game Design; Culture, Creativity & Management and Media Arts and Design.

Job Description

These senior faculty positions are pivotal to our mission. The successful candidates will provide the intellectual vision and academic direction to elevate their disciplines, ensuring they remain at the forefront of innovation, relevance, and scholarly impact. The appointed Discipline Leader will be entrusted with the following key responsibilities:

Qualification Requirements

The candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent, supported by a strong international record of research and publication. He/she should be a visionary leader and distinguished scholar, who is eligible for faculty appointment as a full professor. Essential qualities include demonstrated academic leadership, a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, a passion for teaching in a multicultural setting, and excellent communication skills, all underpinned by a genuine dedication to building an inclusive academic environment.

• Provide Strategic Academic Leadership: Define and implement a compelling strategic vision for the discipline, guiding its development, innovation, and long‑term growth in alignment with BNBU's mission.
• Champion Research Excellence: Establish and sustain a world‑class, competitively funded research programme, fostering a vibrant culture of scholarly inquiry, publication, and innovation within the discipline.
• Mentor the Next Generation: Provide inspirational guidance and mentorship to undergraduate and postgraduate students, while actively supporting the professional development of junior faculty members. Drive Curriculum Innovation: Lead the ongoing enhancement and modernization of the curriculum, ensuring pedagogical excellence and maintaining the discipline's relevance in an evolving global context.
• Forge Strategic Partnerships: Develop and nurture robust relationships with industry, professional bodies, and international institutions to create impactful collaborations and expand the discipline's reach and influence.
• Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program (Overseas) for 2026

Qualification Requirements

Applicants should:

• abide by laws of the People’s Republic of China and have good ethics in science
• have obtained a doctoral degree
• have research interests mainly in science and technology, and related disciplines
• prior to 15 April 2026, have no less than three years’ continuous research or teaching experience outside Chinese Mainland in a prestigious university or R&D institute
• be living outside or haven’t returned to Chinese Mainland before 1 January, 2025 and willing to work full time for three years in Chinese Mainland with no other full‑time employments outside Chinese Mainland
• Competitive salary (similar to Hong Kong Baptist University)
• Those eligible may enjoy relevant subsidies and relocation allowance
• Those eligible may apply for Talents Subsidy of Greater Bay Area

2. Research fund:

• Provide relevant research funding support
• Provide laboratory space, office, support to build up innovative research team, etc.

3. Other supports:

• Provide support for admitting doctoral and postgraduate students
• Provide housing allowance and staff residential apartments in the future
• Provide children’s education assistance
• Help with applying for High‑level Talent’s Card of Guangdong and enjoy one‑stop talent services of Guangdong province and Zhuhai
• Provide support to obtain the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card
• Provide supplementary commercial insurance

Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow at BNBU

Beijing Normal-Hong‑K Baptist University (BNBU) had been approved to establish postdoctoral programmes, which are the first at Zhuhai. At present, the University has 2 postdoctoral programmes with established postdoctoral training management system.

The programmes will strengthen the research of fundamental disciplines and develop talents concerned. On this basis, the programmes will focus on train a group of high‑potential and comprehensive young scholars with research interests in cross‑disciplines and cutting‑edge topics.

World‑class resources will be brought into the build‑up of postdoctoral programmes to push forward the postdoctoral fellows' role in the technology and innovation of China and Guangdong province.

Requirements

• Excellent academic performance and research potential. Possess a good international vision
• Under the age of 35
• A doctoral degree obtained within the recent three years or Ph.D. candidates who have passed the doctoral defense
• Work full‑time in the University
• Mathematics, Statistics and their related interdisciplines

Remuneration and Benefits

1. A highly competitive salary package:

• The University collaborates with relevant governmental departments, preponderant disciplines, supervisors, and university‑local authority cooperation platforms to build a new postdoctoral support system for postdoctoral fellows. A comprehensive annual salary ranges from 300,000 CNY to 600,000 CNY (inclusive allowances from governments at all levels)
• Performance‑based reward will be provided when obtained outstanding research output
• Social insurance, housing fund and supplementary commercial insurance shall be covered
• Accommodation and excellent living facilities are available
• Under‑age children of postdoctoral fellows are entitled to enter public schools available
• Create an excellent research community and the continuous efforts made to provide international collaborations
• Relocation fee of maximum 700,000 CNY can be applied for from the government if continue to work in Guangdong upon completion of the programme

2. Favorable research platform:

• Support the application of various scientific research projects/funding
• Participation in the team collaboration of provincial key laboratory
• Ensure adequate research funding and experiment conditions
• Encourage participation of international academic conferences
• Recommendation to apply for talent programmes at all levels
• Enjoy the priority to the application of the University’s academic positions upon completion
• Please contact and seek the supervisor's recommendations by filling in the "Postdoctoral Fellow Recommendation Form" (Download from: https://postdoc.bnbu.edu.cn/ )
• Please fill in and submit the online "Postdoctoral Application Form"
• Please upload the completed "Postdoctoral Fellow Recommendation Form" to Appendix 4 of the online "Postdoctoral Application Form"
• Applications should invite two referees to send a recommendation letter to [e-mail] , with the subject "Applicant's name + Postdoctoral Fellow Recommendation Letter". One of the referees should be the applicant's Ph.D. supervisor
• Faculty of Business and Management & School of General Education
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
• School of Culture and Creativity & School of AI and Liberal Arts