Full Professor in Financial Technology

The University of Macau (UM) is an internationalized research-oriented comprehensive public university in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) located at the west bank of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The GBA is rapidly developing into one of the leading technology and innovation hubs of the world. UM is placed No. 180 in the THE World University Rankings and placed No. 285 in the QS World University Rankings. With a scenic campus of approximately 1 km2 on Hengqin island, UM has achieved significant progress in the past decade as evidenced by its rising international repute, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, and the establishment of three State Key Laboratories in microelectronics, Chinese medical sciences, and internet of things for smart city. To support economic diversification of MSAR and deepen collaboration between MSAR and Guangdong Province in Hengqin island, UM will continue to invest in cutting-edge research and develop interdisciplinary programmes in key strategic areas including precision oncology, advanced materials, regional oceanography, artificial intelligence and robotics, data science, cognitive and brain science and economics and finance. Leveraging its ‘4-in-1’ model of education and residential college system, UM provides all-round undergraduate education, nurturing talent to support social and economic development in MSAR and the GBA as a whole. In addition, UM is currently establishing a campus in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, which is expected to be operational in 2028. With unprecedented growth and development, UM offers a wide range of opportunities for high-calibre talents at all levels to achieve their career goals. It may be noted that English is the working language and the primary medium of instruction at UM.

The Department of Financial and Business Economics of the Faculty of Business Administration invites applications for the position of Full Professor in the area of Financial Technology.

According to the current plan, a Faculty of Information Science and Computing will be established at the new campus, comprising a Department of Financial Technology and Business Intelligence. The department will offer undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.

Qualifications

Applicants should (1) have a well-established track record of research excellence substantiated by publication in highly ranked journals, and a strong commitment to mentoring junior researchers, with a doctoral degree in Finance, Information Management, or a closely related field; (2) have the ability to teach undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD courses in financial technology. Candidates with administrative experience will be considered for headship of the department.

The selected candidate is expected to assume duty by August 2026.

Remuneration

The remuneration will be competitive and commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification and relevant professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% – 7% after various discretionary exemptions. Apart from competitive remuneration, UM offers a wide range of benefits, such as on-campus accommodation or housing allowance, medical insurance, provident fund, and other subsidies. Further details on our package are available at: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/learn-more/.

Application Procedure

Applicants should click Apply button for more details, and apply ONLINE. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should provide contact information of at least three referees, including telephone number and email address. Referees will be invited to submit reference letters in due course. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within 3 months of application.