Dear all,
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Environmental Sciences team! Please see the advert below. Best wishes Odette and Jim Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Environmental Sciences Reference: UNNC205 Closing Date: Friday, 25th May 2012 Job Type: Research & Teaching Department: The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China - Faculty of Science & Engineering Salary: £32901 to £44166 per annum depending on skills and experience (salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance) In addition, an attractive package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance and insurance will be provided for international appointments. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China Faculty of Science & Engineering Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Environmental Sciences The University of Nottingham Ningbo China is a pioneer in Sino-foreign tertiary education and is expanding rapidly. It is looking for a highly competent and intellectually exciting individual with a passion for teaching and research to join its Environmental Sciences team in August 2012. UNNC is part of the University of Nottingham’s Global University and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy. Applications are invited for the above post in the Faculty of Science & Engineering which is one of the newest faculties at the University but is expected to become one of the biggest as the University rolls out its detailed, long term plans. The University expects to triple its number of science and engineering students to over 2,000 within the next few years. The first intake of UNNC Environmental Sciences students will graduate in 2013 and Master of Science degrees will be offered in a range of subjects in the near future. Academics within the field of Environmental Sciences, particularly those with experience in environmental pollution or climate change, are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant discipline (or be close to completion). Excellent research skills, ideally supported by an established track record of high quality research outputs are required and the ability to attract funding for major research projects is a distinct advantage. Experience of teaching and tutorial work in relevant subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level in an international English-speaking institution is also essential. This post is available from 1 August 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter and will initially be offered on a fixed-term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of up to seven years. This contract may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement, subject to revised terms and conditions. For further information about the exciting developments at The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China and the Faculty of Science & Engineering in particular, please refer to the further details for this post. Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Dr. Odette Paramor, Course Director for Environmental Sciences - Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, email: [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. For more details and/or to apply on-line please access: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/Jobs/CurrentVacancies/ref/UNNC205. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, tel: +44 (0)115 846 6172. Please quote ref. UNNC/205. Closing date: 25 May 2012. Please be advised that your referees will be contacted prior to interview. For other vacancies and more about working at the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China please see: http://www.academics-in-china.com/.
