Assistant Professor in Public Policy

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is seeking to recruit an Assistant Professor in Public Policy in School of International Studies

About the Role 

As the School of International Studies enters a sustained period of growth, we are looking for a talented scholar and teacher to help strengthen our new International Public Policy Program. The successful candidate should be available to start August 2026.  

Applicants must have a completed PhD in Social and or Public Policy, Public Administration or a related field by the start date.

Candidates must evidence ability to teach courses in International Public Policy broadly defined, evidence experience or ability in teaching survey courses in Public Policy, Public and Comparative Administration, Public Ethics and willingness to contribute to the broader teaching in International Studies. 

Especially attractive will be someone with a track record in quantitative research methods, policy analysis, implementation and evaluation, health policy, data science. Experience with, or interest in developing experiential and career-focused learning pedagogy would be considered a plus. Expected is ability to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and where applicable PhD supervision experience. 

Candidates must show evidence of research expertise in Public and or Social Policy, Public Administration broadly understood; demonstrable ability to undertake and publish excellent research with record or potential for grant capture. The role will be responsible for generating new intellectual understanding/knowledge through the application of knowledge and for developing ideas for application of research and teaching outcomes.

The successful applicant will take responsibility for identifying new opportunities to contribute to the quality of education and student experience we provide including identifying new opportunities and innovation to continuously improve the ways we teach and how students learn.

Active contribution to the Center for Advanced International Studies, Sino-European Key Lab and university key research priority areas such as Sustainable Development will also be expected as is willingness to carry out administrative duties and representation of the School within and outside the University as directed by the Head of School.

About Us

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.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support The successful candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract for up to 5 years, which may be extended by mutual agreement. Salary will be within the range of RMB 450,190 to RMB 592,815 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience (salary progression beyond this is subject to performance) and 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 may also be offered a range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on individual eligibility at time of application.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application via our on-line application system before Beijing Time 23:59, 30 January 2026 at https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184415/. Only on-line applications made at (https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/) will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China. 

Informal enquires may be addressed to Dr David Kiwuwa, Head of School of International Studies, email: [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this address will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted on-line. 

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, color, 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.

Closing Date: 30 Jan 2026 Category: Academic Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in China.