Professor in Finance

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Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary:
We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential.
Closing Date: Sunday 21 April 2024
Reference: 183593

Nottingham University Business School China (NUBS China) is now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Professors in the area of Finance.

About NUBS China

NUBS China is a young business school with a strong international and research orientation.  We are part of the EQUIS and AACSB-accredited Nottingham University Business School.  Campuses in the UK, Malaysia, and here in Ningbo, China, work closely together and offer the University of Nottingham degrees.

NUBS China currently has over 3,396 Chinese and international students with around 700 enrolled in postgraduate programmes including PhD programme. We have a diverse international faculty of 109, based in Ningbo China, coming from 17 countries and regions. English is the medium of instruction of all our programmes.  We have strengthened our focus on high impact research, customised executive education and high-quality teaching and are expanding our academic staff accordingly.  We have a vibrant research community emphasising research excellence.  NUBS China is an international academic gateway for research on business, finance and economics in China and a centre of expertise on Chinese firms going global.

About You

NUBS China seeks to appoint proactive, mature academics who are self-driven and results-oriented, resilient and creative, with internationally recognised intellectual contributions in the relevant subject area.

Candidates should have:

• A PhD degree in the relevant subject area;
• Proven ability to plan and lead the delivery of research and teaching programmes;
• A track record of publishing in top-tier international journals appropriate to the level of the appointment; and
• Ability and passion to work in the multicultural environment of UNNC and to explore research opportunities in China.

We also look for academic leaders who have strong evidence of attracting research funding and/or leading research projects; proven ability to mentor junior researchers, strong research networking to attract people and research funding. Editorial experience at leading international journals is advantageous.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

Successful candidate will be offered a five-year contract that may be extended by mutual agreement. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We offer international highly competitive salary package 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. You will be offered a wider range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on the eligibility of application.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the application link below on or before 21 April 2024. 

https://job.nottingham.edu.cn/psc/PRDHCM/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=183593&PostingSeq=1

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 interview. Interviews will take place in Ningbo China or online if travel to Ningbo is not feasible.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding this role may be addressed to Dr. Xiaolan Zheng, Head of Department of Finance, Accounting and Economics (email: [email protected]).  If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact the Human Resources Office (Tel: 86 574 8818 0000 – 8854; Email: [email protected]). 

Review of Applications

The academic recruitment campaign will initially run from 11 March 2024 to 21 April 2024.   Review of applications is ongoing and shortlisted applicants will be invited for recruitment interviews. 

Further details: