2026 Management Lecturer

AACSB-accredited business school. Wenzhou is one of the most vibrant and economically advanced developed cities on China’s East Coast, located one hour by plane and three hours by high-speed train from Shanghai.

WKU sits on approximately 500 beautiful acres and currently enrolls about 5,200 students, and it is now in the midst of a rapid growth that will bring enrollment to 8,500 students within the next five years. All instruction is in English and all curriculum is provided by Kean University.

In addition to its current 18 undergraduate programs, WKU has been approved by the Ministry of Education for offering 8 Master’s and 3 doctorate programs. WKU highly values research-powered teaching and learning, and the average number of faculty publications and the Field-weighted Citation Impact are among the best of leading Chinese academic institutions.

Position Information:

We invite applicants to apply for a full-time, 10-month, non-tenure-track position at the rank of Lecturer in Management, to begin Spring 2026 (February 11, 2026) and Fall 2026 (August 16, 2026). Applicants who have demonstrated high-quality teaching are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be able to teach Management-related courses and participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including student advising and service to the University.

Applicants should possess earned a doctorate degree in Management —preferably in the fields of Operations, Supply Chain, MIS, or Business Analytics—from a Carnegie R1/AACSB/EQUIS accredited program or anticipate completion by the contract start date. Industry experience and/or credentials are highly valued.

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate business courses in English.

Faculty positions at WKU offer:

A well-rounded healthcare coverage, financial assistance for academic travel, housing options, and a subsidy up to $3,000, home traveling up to $6,000 (2 international round-trip airfares), a reimbursement to cover relocation expenses up to $1,000, and a shuttle bus to campus for work. WKU offers a tuition waiver of up to 50% for spouses and dependent children of faculty members for undergraduate programs. Three-year initial contract. A collegial environment. The opportunity to teach high-quality students. About 60% of graduates who pursued graduate study have been admitted to graduate schools at the World’s Top 50 Universities, and more than 80% of graduates who pursued graduate study at the World’s Top 100 Universities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned a doctorate degree in Management or anticipated degree completion prior to the contract start date.
• Proven teaching experience.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to develop and update course materials, create engaging lectures, and design assessments aligned with learning objectives.
• Ability to mentor and advise students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to the academic community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are REQUIRED to apply online. To receive full consideration by the search committee, candidates need to submit the following documents via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/178641).

• Cover letter
• CV
• Teaching Statement with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Unofficial transcripts
• Contact information for three references
• Optional writing sample.

We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to do so on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Please note that your immediate supervisor may be contacted for the purpose of conducting a reference check. Official transcripts for terminal degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required before appointment.

Background Screening:

Wenzhou-Kean University conducts background screenings on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings.

Wenzhou-Kean University is an Equal Opportunity Employer