Professor of Chemical Engineering

Job Summary

Reference number: 183930
Job family: Academic
Contract status: Full-Time
Closing time: 28 February 2026
Salary: Competitive Salary

Join a unique British University in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open in China. This award-winning campus offers a UK-style education and has grown to over 10,000 students in 21 years. As part of the University of Nottingham’s Global University, UNNC provides exceptional opportunities for teaching and research in one of the world’s most dynamic economies.

We are seeking an outstanding academic leader to join the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering as Professor in Chemical Engineering. The successful candidate will bring a proven record of achievement in research, teaching, and academic leadership, contributing to the direction, objectives, and outcomes of the University by influencing and shaping resources to meet current and future needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in teaching and curriculum development across undergraduate to postgraduate levels, ensuring educational excellence and innovation in learning methodologies.

• Conduct and sustain high-impact, internationally recognized research in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, including securing research funding and publishing original work.

• Supervise and mentor postgraduate (Master’s and PhD) students, while supporting professional development of junior academic staff.

• Lead and contribute to the development and implementation of the department’s research and academic strategy, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and external partnerships.

• Represent the University through participation in national and international committees, external advisory roles, and public engagement activities.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• PhD in a related field

• International profile of research excellence, with a sustained record of high-quality publications in leading peer-reviewed journals

• Strong evidence of success in securing major national and international competitive research grants and leading large-scale, externally funded research projects

• Proven record of excellence in teaching and learning, including curriculum design, innovation, and quality assurance

• Demonstrated academic leadership, including mentoring PhD students, junior colleagues, and contributing to departmental and faculty strategy

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong internal and external collaborations

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

• Five-year contract

• Salary negotiable within the professorial range, depending on skills and experience

• Comprehensive benefits package, including accommodation allowance, insurance, schooling support, home flight allowance, relocation and repatriation support, and paid annual leave

• Opportunities to apply for Chinese talent schemes, subject to eligibility

• For candidates at statutory retirement age under Chinese regulations, a service agreement will be offered instead

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the online application portal on or before 28 February 2026:

https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/183930/

Applications should include:

• Cover letter

• Up-to-date CV

• Full publication list

Only online applications will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview. Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China, or online if travel is not feasible.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be addressed to:
Professor Philip Hall
Head of Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering
Email: Philip.Hall@nottingham.edu.cn

Note: Applications sent directly to this email will not be accepted.

For technical issues with online submission, contact the Human Resources Office:
Tel: +86 574 8818 0000 – 8404
Email: job@nottingham.edu.cn

Equality and Diversity

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer committed to a fair, equitable, and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Applicants and staff will be treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities, and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic background, disability, religion, political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation, or other irrelevant distinctions.

Review of Applications

The academic recruitment campaign runs until 28 February 2026. Review of applications is ongoing. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for recruitment interviews. The posting will be deactivated once the position is filled.

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