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

Applications are invited for an appointment as Tenure-track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (several posts) in Strategy/International Business (IB) in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref. 500542), to commence on July 1, 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal.  The successful candidates with more experience and qualifications may be considered for direct tenure subject to approval.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Strategy, IB or Management, with potential for high-quality research and teaching.  Preferences will be given to those specialized in Strategy/IB areas such as corporate strategy, firm boundaries and organization, with a focus on strategies in emerging economies.  The appointees are expected to publish in top-tier strategy/IB journals and to teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses.  Information about the Faculty can be obtained at http://www.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, totaling 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., recent research paper and relevant teaching evaluations.  Three confidential reference letters should be sent to Ms. Panda Tsu of the Faculty (e-mail: pandatsu@hku.hk) directly by the referees.  Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2020, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.