College Scholarships

Faculty of Science & Engineering

Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Environmental Engineering

The 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, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy.

Applications are invited for the above post in the Faculty of Science & Engineering based at the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China. Engineering is one of the newest divisions at the University but is expected to become one of the biggest as the University rolls out its detailed, long term plans. The University expects to triple its number of engineering students to over 2,000 within the next few years. Master of Science degrees will be offered in a range of subjects. The first crop of UNNC engineering students will graduate in 2012 and Master of Science degrees will be offered in a range of subjects in the near future.

For further information about the exciting developments at The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China and the Faculty of Science & Engineering in particular, please refer to the further details for this post.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, participate in assessing and examining students and play a lead role in collaborative research projects. The role will also involve supervision of PhD and masters students. Ongoing original research and publications in the successful candidate’s specialist field is expected, as is participation in high-level conferences.

Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant discipline (or be close to completion), together with excellent research skills, ideally supported by an established track record of high quality research outputs. The ability to attract funding for major research projects is a distinct advantage. Experience of teaching and tutorial work in relevant subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level in an international English-speaking institution is also essential.

Salary will be within the range £32,620 – £43,840 per annum depending on qualifications and experience (salary can progress to £50,822 per annum, subject to performance). In addition, an attractive package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance and insurance will be provided for international appointments. This post is available from 1 September 2011 and will initially be offered on a fixed-term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of up to seven years. This contract may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement, subject to revised terms and conditions.

Informal enquiries regarding this vacancy may be addressed to: Dr Kuan Yoong Chan, Acting Head of The Faculty of Science & Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo, China. Email: kuan-yoong.chan@nottingham.edu.cn. Please note that applications sent directly to this Email address will not be accepted.

For more details and/or to apply on-line please access:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/Jobs/CurrentVacancies/ref/UNNC133. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, tel: 0115 951 3262. Please quote ref. UNNC/133. Closing date: 18 February 2011. Interviews to be held in March.

Please be advised that your referees will be contacted prior to interview.