Reader / Professor in Chinese Studies

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in the United Kingdom is seeking to fill a Reader or Professor position in Chinese studies. The successful candidate must hold a PhD, possess an international research reputation, and demonstrate a proven ability to secure significant funding for research. Candidates will also engage in teaching at both honors and postgraduate levels. Employees enjoy benefits such as generous annual leave and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Annual leave of 34 days

Financial contribution to relocation

USS Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Hybrid working environment

Staff discount scheme

Free staff parking

Subsidised sports membership

Reduced tuition fees for degree programs

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead externally funded research projects.
• Evidence of an internationally recognized research record.
• Clear program of anticipated research activity.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the field's advancement through research outputs.
• Represent the University of St Andrews in the UK and international communities.
• Lead research publications that strengthen the Department of Chinese.

Skills

International research reputation in Chinese language

Proven track record of securing significant grant funding

High-quality research publication

Teaching capable for honors and postgraduate

Education

PhD in a cognate discipline

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS Research Field Language sciences Literature Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 15 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent 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

School of Modern Languages

Ref: AC2219

The School of Modern Languages invites applications for the position of Reader or Professor in its Department of Chinese. You must have an international research reputation in Chinese language, literary, and cultural studies including a proven track record of securing significant grant funding and leading high quality externally funded research projects. The successful candidate will be expected to have a range of interests and to be highly active in research publication that strengthens or complements those in the School. Applicants for a professorial post will, in addition, be expected to make an outstanding contribution to the field’s advancement through research outputs and to prominently represent the University of St Andrews in the UK and international communities.

Candidates must hold a PhD in a cognate discipline and you will be expected to be capable of teaching the subject to honours and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds. The primary criteria for appointment will be evidence of an internationally recognised research record and a clear programme of anticipated research activity for the coming years. Applicants for a professorial post must, in addition, demonstrate a significant research funding record.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme

Further information and informal enquiries about the post may be directed to Professor Nicki Hitchcott, Head of School, School of Modern Languages – email [e-mail]

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

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