Associate/Full Professor in Mechancial Engienering (Head of Department)

Area

Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in Ningbo China

Location

Ningbo

Salary

Salary will be within the range of 635,038 RMB to 780,622 RMB (Associate Professor) or 780,622 RMB to 1,025,445 RMB annum depending on skills and experience, plus HOD allowance.

Closing Date

Monday 08 June 2026

Reference

184552

The Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering is now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Associate / Full Professors in Mechanical Engineering, with the appointment of Head of Department.

About The Department

This is an exciting opportunity to join Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, an dynamic and fast growing department, to contribute your talent for the department further development. The department offers BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (2+2, 4+0), BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering (2+2, 4+0) and BEng (Hons) Product Design and Manufacture (2+2, 4+0) programmes which cover mechanics, dynamics, kinetics, thermodynamics, energy, fluids, materials, manufacture, ergonomics and design.

The Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering has strong links with the corresponding departments in the UK and Malaysia campuses of the University of Nottingham. Its exceptionally close involvement with Chinese and international institutions and industries ensures a high quality teaching and research in the relevant professional fields.

About You

You must hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or Materials Engineering. A strong track record of extensive research experience and expertise in these areas is essential, demonstrated through publications in leading peer ‑ reviewed journals, a proven ability to secure competitive funding, and a recognized reputation within the international academic community.

Equally important is a record of academic leadership, evidenced by successful programme direction and contributions to institutional strategic initiatives. Your experience in developing innovative pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning, as well as designing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in related fields, will be highly valued.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide significant leadership within the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, particularly in the research and teaching domains of Mechanical Engineering and/or Aerospace Engineering.

Benefits

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

Successful candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract for up to 5 years, with the HOD appointment up to 4 years, both may be extended by mutual agreement.

Salary will be within the range of 635,038 RMB to 780,622 RMB (Associate Professor) or 780,622 RMB to 1,025,445 RMB (Professor) annum depending on skills and experience, plus HOD allowance. In addition, an attractive package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance and insurance will be provided for international appointments.

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 jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/jobs/184552 before 23:59 Beijing Time on 8 June 2026 which should include the following:

a cover letter an up-to-date CV a publication list A statement of teaching philosophy giving evidence of teaching excellence A research statement indicating your planned research activities as part of our department

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding these vacancies may be addressed to: Professor Yong Shi ( Yong.Shi@nottingham.edu.cn ), Head of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering , University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Please note that applications sent directly to this address will not be accepted.

If you have any enquiries, please contact Recruitment Team, Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn and quote the ref: 184552.

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