Professor

China Funding; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 280,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation subsidies

Travel assistance

Medical insurance

Relocation allowance

Job summary

A university in the UK is seeking candidates for various academic positions, including Postdoctoral Fellow, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor, and Chair Professor. The ideal candidates will have a PhD, a strong teaching and publication record, and will lead in curriculum development. They are expected to teach two modules yearly and manage administrative tasks. The compensation package includes attractive annual salaries and additional benefits such as accommodation subsidies and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• PhD supervision capacity.
• Strong publications record in an area of expertise.
• Successful in obtaining research grants.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in curriculum development.
• Teach typically two modules/courses per year.
• Assume administrative responsibilities based on experience.

Skills

Self‑motivated

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Fluency in English

Education

PhD in a closely aligned area

PG Cert HE or equivalent

Job description

Position

Positions are open at five distinct ranks: Postdoctoral Fellow, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor, and Chair Professor.

Responsibilities and Duties

Applicants will have extensive teaching experience, have published high‑quality papers in their area of expertise, have been successful in obtaining research grants, and have substantial experience in the supervision of research students. The successful candidate, in addition to teaching typically two modules/courses per year (i.e. one per semester), will provide leadership in curriculum development and enhancing our research profile at the international level. They are expected to assume administrative responsibilities based on their experience.

Personal Attributes

• Self‑motivated and being able to motivate others
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player
• Proactive and flexible but with good respect for deadlines
• Able to work in an environment where diversity and inclusiveness is appreciated

Essential Qualifications/Experiences

• A PhD in a closely aligned area and PG Cert HE or equivalent
• Ideally few years of teaching/research experience at a university or equivalent after completion of PhD degree
• PhD supervision capacity
• Strong publications record in an area of expertise
• Evidence of success in obtaining research grants
• Fluency in English

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Professional memberships such as BCS, IET, ACM, IEE and HEA
• Strong knowledge / experience in international higher education

Compensation Package

Range of Annual Base Pay:
Lecturer: 280k‑320k RMB
Assistant Professor: 360k‑400k RMB
Associate Professor: 450k‑490k RMB
Senior Associate Professor: 540k‑580k RMB
Professor: Above 620k RMB, negotiable
Members of Academic Staff are entitled to subsidies for accommodation, travel, childrens educational, medical insurance, and a one‑time relocation allowance is provided. Overseas staff may receive a tax holiday, depending on nationality and personal circumstances.