Lecturer in Economics

National Cheng Kung University

Position Title / Short Description

Title: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor

Section: International: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)

Location: Tainan City, Taiwan

JEL Classification: 00 – Default: Any Field

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Full Text of JOE Listing

The Department of Economics at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Tainan, Taiwan, invites applications for tenure-track positions at all ranks, beginning August 2026. All fields of economics are welcome. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in economics or a related field by July 2026, with strong research potential and teaching ability in English or Mandarin. Applicants should indicate their desired rank in the cover letter.

Applications received by November 30, 2025 will receive full consideration. The search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found, but no later than January 31, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are encouraged. Virtual interviews may be arranged in advance. Applications that are incomplete will not be reviewed.

NCKU provides a comprehensive benefits package, including national health insurance, a pension plan, and government employee insurance. Faculty may also receive living allowances for marriage, childbirth, and children’s education, as well as access to on-campus housing. The university actively supports research initiatives and academic development.

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Requirements

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Job market paper / samples of recent research
• Official transcripts (only for applicants for assistant professorships)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Doctoral diploma

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Instructions

Please upload materials online using the AEA JOE platform.

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Contact Information

Department of Economics
National Cheng Kung University
Tainan, Taiwan
E-mail: em56300@email.ncku.edu.tw

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Application Deadline: January 31, 2026