Assistant Professor of English Language (University of Nottingham Ningbo)

Reference number: 184511 Job family: Academic Contract status: Full-Time Closing time: 2026-04-17 Salary: 450190 RMB to 592815 RMB per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance 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 22 years. We are looking for a qualified and committed Senior Tutor in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for Pre-Sessionals to join the Centre for English Language Education. Centre for English Language Education (CELE) Since the development of the Nottingham-Ningbo campus in 2004, the Centre for English Language Education (CELE) has aimed to promote high quality teaching in its structure and support of academic programmes delivered in China. With over 120 academic staff, the CELE operation at UNNC is now one of the largest of its kind in the world and is currently supporting students on UNNC Preliminary Year, Pre-Sessionals, summer schools and In-sessional language and academic skills support programmes. Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified educators and leaders having both managerial and teaching experience in higher education relevant to the position. Position Overview The Senior Tutor in English for Academic Purposes for Pre-Sessionals will be responsible for the management of a suite of Pre-Sessional programmes delivered by CELE including existing and new Pre-Sessional programmes. The Senior Tutor will have a strong EAP background and will be actively involved in issues around curriculum design, delivery and assessment, typically having module convener responsibility for the Pre-Sessional modules. The Senior Tutor will also have a leadership role in the strategic planning, organisation and delivery of expanding Pre-Sessional programmes within CELE and will represent CELE in liaising with stakeholders. They would ideally have a proven record of effective project management in curriculum design and leadership. The successful candidate will also directly line manage teams of up to 10 individual academic staff and is responsible for carrying out classroom observations of teaching, as well as conducting annual staff performance reviews. Delivery of teaching on Pre-Sessional courses will also be required. Requirements Successful applicants must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. TESOL), and substantial university level teaching experience in international settings, with proven experience in course/academic project development and management, leading teams and prioritizing work to strict deadlines. Remuneration, Benefits and Support Successful candidate will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 3 years starting July 2026 (later starts for exceptional candidates may be negotiated). Salary will be within the range of 450,190 RMB to 592,815 RMB per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. All posts will be based in Ningbo and contracts will be with the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. In addition, you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurance, schooling support, home flight, relocation & repatriation support, and paid annual leave. How to Apply Applicants are required to formally apply online via our on-line application system before 23:59 (Beijing Time) 17 April 2026 at: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184511/ Only on-line applications made at http://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn will be accepted. Applicants need to supply cover letter addressing person specifications from the job role profile and a CV. Interviews will take place F2F in Ningbo where possible or by Teams and likely interview dates will be May/June 2026, but are subject to change. Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Deputy Head of CELE, Ms. Shayna Kozuch, at shayna.kozuch@nottingham.edu.cn. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office – Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn (Please quote job ref. 184511). Closing date: 23:59 Beijing Time, Friday 17th April 2026 Attachment: Job Description/Role Profile If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Reference number: 184511
Job family: Academic
Contract status: Full-Time
Closing time: 2026-04-17

Salary: 450190 RMB to 592815 RMB per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance

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 22 years. We are looking for a qualified and committed Senior Tutor in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for Pre-Sessionals to join the Centre for English Language Education.

Centre for English Language Education (CELE)

Since the development of the Nottingham-Ningbo campus in 2004, the Centre for English Language Education (CELE) has aimed to promote high quality teaching in its structure and support of academic programmes delivered in China. With over 120 academic staff, the CELE operation at UNNC is now one of the largest of its kind in the world and is currently supporting students on UNNC Preliminary Year, Pre-Sessionals, summer schools and In-sessional language and academic skills support programmes.

Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified educators and leaders having both managerial and teaching experience in higher education relevant to the position.

Position Overview

The Senior Tutor in English for Academic Purposes for Pre-Sessionals will be responsible for the management of a suite of Pre-Sessional programmes delivered by CELE including existing and new Pre-Sessional programmes.

The Senior Tutor will have a strong EAP background and will be actively involved in issues around curriculum design, delivery and assessment, typically having module convener responsibility for the Pre-Sessional modules.

The Senior Tutor will also have a leadership role in the strategic planning, organisation and delivery of expanding Pre-Sessional programmes within CELE and will represent CELE in liaising with stakeholders. They would ideally have a proven record of effective project management in curriculum design and leadership.

The successful candidate will also directly line manage teams of up to 10 individual academic staff and is responsible for carrying out classroom observations of teaching, as well as conducting annual staff performance reviews. Delivery of teaching on Pre-Sessional courses will also be required.

Requirements

Successful applicants must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. TESOL), and substantial university level teaching experience in international settings, with proven experience in course/academic project development and management, leading teams and prioritizing work to strict deadlines.

Remuneration, Benefits and Support

Successful candidate will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 3 years starting July 2026 (later starts for exceptional candidates may be negotiated).

Salary will be within the range of 450,190 RMB to 592,815 RMB per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. All posts will be based in Ningbo and contracts will be with the University of Nottingham Ningbo China.

In addition, you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurance, schooling support, home flight, relocation & repatriation support, and paid annual leave.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to formally apply online via our on-line application system before 23:59 (Beijing Time) 17 April 2026 at:
https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184511/

Only on-line applications made at http://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn will be accepted. Applicants need to supply cover letter addressing person specifications from the job role profile and a CV.

Interviews will take place F2F in Ningbo where possible or by Teams and likely interview dates will be May/June 2026, but are subject to change.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Deputy Head of CELE, Ms. Shayna Kozuch, at shayna.kozuch@nottingham.edu.cn. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office – Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn (Please quote job ref. 184511).

Closing date: 23:59 Beijing Time, Friday 17th April 2026

Attachment: Job Description/Role Profile

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