"Assistant Professor in Economics (Ref. 250922015)"

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Assistant Professor in Economics (Ref. 250922015)

The School of Accounting and Finance is one of the constituent units of the Faculty of Business and is the longest established accounting school in Hong Kong with over 80 full-time academic as well as teaching staff in the areas of accounting, finance, economics, and law. The School has adequate resources to support a variety of research interests and activities, and has comparative advantage in promoting cross-disciplinary research that is needed in the modern business world. The School has maintained an excellent network with overseas and Mainland China institutions for collaborative work.

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

1. initiate, lead and participate in scholarly research in their areas of expertise and be active in research leading to quality journal publications and in bidding for external research grants and applied research projects;
2. conduct research in related areas and contribute to the development of the School’s research strengths;
3. supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and theses;
4. undertake teaching duties at various levels in the area of economics;
5. engage in programme/curriculum planning, development and administration; and
6. perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of School or her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

1. a PhD degree in a related discipline;
2. a proven record in research and scholarships;
3. solid experience in teaching and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research; and
4. excellent communication skills and the ability to use English as the medium of instruction.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic). Consideration of applications will commence on 6 October 2025 until the position is filled. Enquiries about the post specification can be forwarded to Prof. Nancy Su, Head of the School of Accounting and Finance.

Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/af/ for more information about the School.