The position is set up for 3 years with the possibility of extension and has a workload of 400 hours per academic year, including teaching, holding open lectures and workshops, course design and coordination of teaching materials.

The Associate Professor is required to publish at least 3 papers on journals of SCI, SSCI, A&HCI, EI or equivalent publication in 3 years, and organize at least 1 symposium per year or one international conference in 3 years.

Due to still existing entry restrictions to China, it is an additional requirement to stay on-site in Ningbo for the entire academic year.