PGCHE Director Position

School of Education and English (EDEN)

The School of Education and English (EDEN) at the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China, is now seeking an exceptional teacher trainer and scholar to join us in February 2026 as Director of the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) programme.

About our School/Department

The PGCHE programme is housed within EDEN where tri-campus schools in China, the UK, and Malaysia are brought together, providing the opportunities, expertise and collective skills for our academics to work collaboratively on a range of programmes and projects involving Applied Linguistics, International Higher Education, Translation and Interpreting, Cognitive Neuroscience, Literature and Drama, as well as other fields.

The School of Education and English is a research-active unit enhanced by state-of-the-art laboratories, research centres, and experienced academics who are highly influential in their fields. Our diverse and inclusive environment enables pioneering research in areas such as:

• Psycholinguistics
• Intercultural Communication
• Multilingualism
• Educational Leadership
• Language Teaching Education (TESOL)
• Translation and Interpreting
• Literary Studies
• International Higher Education

Our top-tier, innovative, rigorous, and cross-disciplinary research contributes new knowledge and ideas that lead to real change in the modern world.

About the Role

The Academic Director of the PGCHE programme is responsible for the management of modules needed by new academics across Faculties for qualification/accreditation to teach in the UK higher education system. The programme and material for the teaching and assessment are delivered by the Academic Director.

PGCHE is accredited by Advance HE, and those who complete the course will be awarded Associate Fellow or Fellow status of the Higher Education Academy (HEA).

Additionally, the Academic Director will be responsible for:

• Developing bespoke teacher training workshops and programmes for local educators, expanding nationally and internationally.
• Establishing UNNC as a leader in global teacher training and professional development.
• Seeking grants and leading research projects in teacher training and professional development.
• Contributing to Faculty of Humanities and Social Science (FHSS) Area Studies research initiatives.
• Collaborating with UNNC’s UNESCO Office and the University of Nottingham UK’s UNESCO Chair.

About You

Candidates must:

• Have completed a doctoral degree in education, language education, teacher education, curriculum and instruction, or a closely related field.
• Hold Higher Education Academy (HEA) Senior Fellow status (or higher).
• Have recent experience developing and delivering teacher training and professional development workshops and programmes.
• Demonstrate excellence in higher education administration.
• Possess a strong record of global research and grant capture in teacher training and professional development.

The advertised position will be filled at an appropriate point on the Associate Professor level salary scale based on prior experience and current academic rank.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

The successful candidate will initially be offered a fixed-term contract for up to 5 years, with possibility of extension. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting staff wellbeing. Benefits include:

• Internationally competitive salary package
• Accommodation allowance
• Health insurance
• Assistance with schooling fees for dependents
• Home flights
• Relocation & repatriation support
• 30 days paid annual leave and Chinese national holidays
• Eligibility for Chinese talent schemes (based on individual eligibility)

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the application link before October 10.

Applications should include:

• A covering letter outlining suitability for the role
• An up-to-date CV
• A list of current publications and scholarly outputs
• A statement of administration style and experience
• A statement of teacher-training philosophy with evidence of teaching excellence
• A statement of research interests and how they interface with EDEN’s work

If you are unable to apply online, please contact our Recruitment Team: [email protected].

For other vacancies and more information, see: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/

Equality and Diversity

University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and mutually supportive environment for students and staff. We ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities, and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, 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.