Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (several posts) in Finance in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.:530138), to commence on July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment will be made on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates at the Professor/Associate Professor level may be considered for appointment on tenure terms.
The finance area of the Faculty consists of 26 research-active faculty members and runs a high-quality weekly seminar series. Faculty members in the finance group have published 39 papers in JF, JFE, and RFS since 2021 (Top 15 in the world and No. 1 in Asia in UT Dallas Business School Ranking based on these three journals). Teaching, research, and professional activities are conducted in English. Information about the Faculty can be obtained at https://www.hkubs.hku.hk/.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in finance or related areas. All fields of finance will be considered. The appointees should be able to teach undergraduate and/or graduate degree programs; and are expected to commit to high-quality scholarly research, teaching, and services. Applicants for appointment as Professor should have a proven record of high-quality scholarship and teaching. Applicants should also be able to conduct an ongoing active research agenda and provide leadership and services within the Faculty and the University. Inquiries about the posts (not application materials) should be directed to the Chairman of the Recruitment Committee, Professor Thomas Schmid (e-mail address: fina.jobmarket@hku.hk).
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15% of the basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V., job market paper, and other supporting documents. At least three referees will be invited to send their confidential reference letters to the Faculty directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until November 30, 2024, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
