Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Computer Science
University of Nottingham
China

Job Summary

The School of Computer Science is now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors / Associate Professors / Professors in Computer Science.

About the School/Department
This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Computer Science (www.nottingham.edu.cn/go/cs) within the Faculty of Science & Engineering based at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). The School of Computer Science at UNNC is part of the School of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham, UK, which is ranked among the top UK Computer Science departments (http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/computerscience/). The School at UNNC offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate computer science programmes. Supported by major research grants, the School of Computer Science at UNNC is developing strong research in areas including Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Visual Analytics, Computational Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Implementation and Testing, and their applications in manufacturing, transport, healthcare and others.

About You

The successful candidate will be expected to lead and deliver lectures and seminars in the topics within School of Computer Science. We are looking for a world class research leader to strengthen our team of international experts, specializing in at least one of the following areas:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Software Engineering
• Human Computer Interface
• AI and Operations Research

Candidates must have a PhD in computer science or closely related disciplines, together with an international reputation in research and scholarship. An established track record in high quality research output and the ability to attract external research funding is a distinct advantage. Teaching and tutorial experience in computer science subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level in an international English-speaking institution is also essential.

The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to teaching and curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, participate in assessing and examining students, supervise PhD students, perform high quality research and obtain external research grants.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

Successful candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract for up to 5 years, which may be extended by mutual agreement. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We offer international highly competitive salary package 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 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 link https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/183944/  before 31 July 2025  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  

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Ruibin Bai, Head of School of Computer Science at email: Ruibin.bai@nottingham.edu.cn. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office, Tel: 86 574 8818 0000 – 8998, Email: job@nottingham.edu.cn.

Review of Applications

The academic recruitment campaign will initially run from mid-November 2024 to July 2025.  Review of applications is ongoing and shortlisted applicants will be invited for recruitment interviews. 

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