About this role
Type of contract: Funding limited for 12 months
We are looking to offer a teaching contract to a qualified and motivated academic to join our team. The opportunity came due to a secondment, so you will be providing cover in a very lively and dynamic teaching and research environment.
Launched in September 2021, the Aberdeen Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, South China Normal University is a collaboration between the University of Aberdeen and South China Normal University (SCNU) to deliver three 4-year undergraduate degree programmes in China closely based on the content of the existing degrees at Aberdeen. The Institute builds on a long-standing collaboration with SCNU.
The programmes delivered as part of the Institute are:
BSc Computing Science BSc Artificial Intelligence BSc Business Management & Information Systems [Joint with the Business School]
Students registered on these programmes complete their studies entirely in China, with teaching delivered jointly by SCNU and Aberdeen staff, with the latter travelling to China to do so. So ability to meet the required traveling to China is an essential part of this appointment.
For the role of Lecturer salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 6, £38,784 - £46,049 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Aladdin Ayesh, Vice Dean for SCNU JI, e-mail: [email protected]
Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: [email protected]) for further information.
To apply online for this position click the 'Apply' button above.
Job Reference Number: NCS259A
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 17th April 2026
Please include with your application: a CV; a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and statement of research and teaching plans for the next three years. The teaching plan should have an awareness that teaching for the role will be in China as part of the SCNU Joint Institute.
The School of Natural and Computing Sciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.