Work type: Full-time
Department: Faculty of Business and Economics (07030)
Categories: Professoriate Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Finance (several posts) in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.: 498589), to commence on July 1, 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate with more experience and qualifications may be considered for direct tenure subject to approval.

The finance group consists of more than 20 research-active faculty members and runs a high-quality weekly seminar series. Faculty members in the finance group published 33 papers in JF, JFE, and RFS since 2013 (top 30 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 http://www.fbe.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 in the undergraduate and/or graduate degree programmes; and are expected to commit to high-quality scholarly research, teaching and services. Applicants for appointment as Professor should also have a proven record of high-quality scholarship and teaching, and should be able to conduct an ongoing active research agenda and provide leadership and services within the Faculty and the University.  Enquiries about the position (not application materials) should be directed to the Chairman of the Recruitment Committee (e-mail: afa2019@fbe.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, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online application for the above posts.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., job market paper, and other supporting documents.  Three confidential reference letters should be sent to Professor T.C. Lin, Chairman of the Recruitment Committee (e-mail: afa2019@fbe.hku.hk) directly by the referees. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview at the AFA (American Finance Association) Meetings in San Diego, USA (January 3-5, 2020). Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until November 20, 2019, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.