Assistant/ Associate Professor in Innovative Product Design - 184483
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Employer: NottinghamUniversity Business School
Office Address: Ningbo, China
Job Type: Full-time (On-Site)
Industry & Field: Product Management & Product Design
Salary: Yearly Salary: RMB (CNY) 450,190 to 780,622
Phone Number: 0086 574 8818 000 (Ext. 6551)
Refresh Date: Feb. 5, 2026
Expiration Date: Apr. 7, 2026 Expired
Job Summary
Reference number
184483
Job family
Academic
Contract status
Full-Time
Closing time
2026-03-13
Salary
450190 RMB to 780622 RMB Competitive Salary
Join a unique British University in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. This award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 21 years.
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’s Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy.
The successful candidate will be expected to play a leading role in advancing research and teaching in Product Design and Innovative Design, integrating core competencies in innovative industrial product design with hard engineering skills relevant to product development. An important part of the role will be to act as the principal investigator on major research projects, leading funding bids, and developing innovative methodologies, and to Design and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate programmes while enhancing teaching standards and methodologies.
The appointed candidate will lead major research projects as the principal investigator, spearheading funding bids and developing innovative methodologies that blend industrial design with advanced technologies. He/she will apply expertise in areas such as electronics/sensors technology, machine learning/programming, physical ergonomics/cognitive ergonomics, or related fields to drive cutting-edge product design innovation. The role also involves designing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, enhancing teaching standards and methodologies to provide a world-class education. The candidate will publish high-impact research in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and present at leading international conferences to elevate the department’s global reputation. Additionally, they will build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including industry and academic collaborators, to create innovative research opportunities and enrich student learning experiences.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Prof. Yong Shi, Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, email: ***@***.*** . Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China, if feasible – virtual interviews may also held. Please be advised that normally your references will be contacted prior to the interview.
Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the application https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184483/ before 13 March 2026 23:59 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
If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, Tel: 86 574 8818 000 (Ext. 6551)
Attachment: Job Description/Role Profile
Qualifications & Requirements:
Candidates must have a PhD degree in product design, industrial design, interaction design, computational design, service design, ergonomics, human factors engineering or a closely related field. They should demonstrate proficiency in hard engineering skills relevant to product design. A proven record of research excellence with publications in peer-reviewed journals and success in securing research funding, and extensive teaching experience in higher education, including curriculum development and leadership in academic programmes are also essential.
Salary will be within the range of 635,038 RMB to 780,622 RMB (Associate Professor) / 450,190 RMB to 592,815 (Assistant Professor) per annum depending on skills and experience. In addition, an attractive package including employment support allowance, schooling and insurance will be provided for international appointments.
The post will initially be offered on a fixed term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of five years starting September 2026 or as soon as thereafter.
Nottingham University Business School is a triple-accredited, tri-campus business school with campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia, strong connections to the corporate world and highly rated influential research. We provide outstanding teaching programmes and support that enable our students to excel in a global environment.
Our influential research is ranked as 'internationally excellent', with world leading strengths in banking and finance, entrepreneurship, innovation and business sustainability.
We belong to an elite group of AACSB - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business; EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA) triple-accredited business schools.
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