Associate Professor in Contemporary Chinese Studies University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham - School of Contemporary Chinese Studies

£46,846 to £55,908 per annum, depending on skills and qualifications. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above post based in the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Nottingham. The School encourages applications from candidates with interests in any area of Contemporary Chinese Studies, but would particularly welcome applications from candidates with an expertise in Finance, Business or Economics. The succesful candidate will undertake original research of international excellence in relevant areas compatible with existing activity within the School, publish results of research in internationally-leading peer-reviewed journals and seek and secure external research funding as appropriate. The role holder will be expected to disseminate research findings at conferences, workshops and meetings and will give instruction through high quality lectures, tutorials or demonstrations to classes of all grades of students and contribute to assessments for initial and higher degrees of the University. The role holder will also undertake administrative and personal tutor duties and generally assist with the efficient and effective completion of the work of the School as required.

Candidates must have a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, a strong track record of excellent publications in high quality research monographs and articles in top ranked journals and a proven track record in obtaining external research funding. Substantial teaching experience in relevant subjects at University level is also essential. In addition, candidates should have significant research and field experience in China with a high level of proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, sufficient to undertake research and teaching utilising Chinese language materials and the ability to interact with colleagues in China.

This is a full-time, permanent post. The title of Associate Professor and Reader may be awarded to a suitably qualified outstanding candidate.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor S Yao, tel: 0115 846 6179 or email: shujie.yao@nottingham.ac.uk. Further information is also available from Jenny Hall, PA to Head of School and School Administrator, tel: 0115 846 67769 or email: jenny.hall@nottingham.ac.uk. See also http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chinese/. Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted.

For more details and/or to apply on-line please access: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/Jobs/CurrentVacancies/ref/SM08448L. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, tel: 0115 846 6172.

Please quote ref. SM08448L.
Closing date: 26 July 2012

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