University of Nottingham
Professor in Business Analytics
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Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in Ningbo China
Location
Ningbo
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing Date
Monday 31 August 2026
Reference
184600
Nottingham University Business School China (NUBS China) is now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Professor in Business Analytics. Exceptional candidates may be considered for Chair Professor title conferment in addition to the substantive professorial appointment.
About NUBS China
Nottingham University Business School China is an integral part of the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) and delivers world-class business programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, postdoctoral and executive levels. The Business School has been awarded the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA—a distinction held by fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide.
NUBS China currently has over 3,621 Chinese and international students with around 894 enrolled in postgraduate programmes including PhD programme. We have a diverse international faculty of 120, based in Ningbo China, coming from 18 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.
Your key responsibilities include:
- To take the lead on, plan, develop and conduct individual and/or collaborative research objectives, projects and proposals either as an individual or as part of a broader programme.
- To act as the principal investigator on major research projects within the relevant field; investigate and devise new research methods, generate new research approaches and contribute generally to the development of thought and practice in relevant field.
- To establish a national reputation and regularly disseminate and explain research findings through leading peer-reviewed national publications (on a sustained basis), conferences and other appropriate media.
- Actively pursue recognition through appropriate talent schemes and programs, both nationally and internationally, to elevate personal and institutional academic standing.
- To deliver teaching across a range of modules or within a subject area, providing curriculum leadership within own area of expertise.
- Be responsible for the design of course modules and/or programmes of study in specialist area and for their quality. Where appropriate identify the need for developing the content or structure of existing modules and make proposals on how this should be achieved.
- To supervise and examine Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD students.
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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 following areas:
- Business Analytics
- Operations Management
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Digital Transformation and Innovation
- Other emerging or interdisciplinary fields relevant to Business Analytics
- 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.
Your Remuneration, Benefits And Support
We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. In addition, 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. If you have reached the statutory retirement age stated in Chinese Regulation, a service agreement will be offered instead.
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For candidates awarded the Chair Professor title will receive corresponding research support to further enhance research excellence, collaboration, and impact at NUBS China.
How To Apply
Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the application link below before 23:59 Beijing Time, 31 August 2026.
https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184600/
Applications should include but are not limited to the following:
- A cover letter
- An up-to-date CV
- A full 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
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 Professor Zhao Cai, Head of Department of Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Management Systems (Email: Zhao.Cai@nottingham.edu.cn). If you are unable to apply, please contact the Human Resources Office (Tel: 86 574 8818 0000 – 8854; Email: job@nottingham.edu.cn).
Equality and Diversity
University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are 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, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.
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