Academic Staff Recruitment

SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

Xiamen University (XMU), established in 1921, is the first university founded by an overseas Chinese in the history of modern Chinese education. As one of the China’s leading research universities, XMU is ranked #198 in Best Global Universities at US News Best Global Universities 2025.

Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) is an international branch campus of XMU, located in the Greater Kuala Lumpur, which is one of the most developed economic, cultural, and transportation centres in Southeast Asia and the one of best places in the world for expats (Expat City Ranking 2023).

Being the first Chinese university branch campus in Malaysia, XMUM aspires to become a university with a distinct global outlook, featuring first-class teaching and research, and embracing cultural diversity. School of Economics and Management (SEM) is now seeking highly motivated, committed, and qualified individuals for the positions of Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in the School of Economics and Management to join our diverse and dynamic faculty.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must possess a PhD degree in a related discipline
• Track record in research, ability to contribute to the research strengths of the discipline, through high-quality international publications and/or attracting competitive external research grants in the related field
• Evidence of high quality teaching ability
• Ability to supervise undergraduate and/or postgraduate students for final year/research project
• Outstanding English communication skills
• Indication of the capacity to engage as a member of committees for the University community
• Ability to contribute to the administrative duties and governance at any or all of school, faculty or University level
• Ability to work positively and cooperatively with staff and students

ACADEMIC POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Applicants with specific teaching and research interests in the following area(s) are encouraged to apply:

1. FINANCE

• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Commercial Banking
• Islamic Banking
• Risk Management
• International Finance Management
• Financial Econometrics
• Sustainable Finance

WHY CHOOSE XMUM

• First overseas branch campus established by a trusted and renowned Chinese university with a long history of academic excellence
• International working opportunity imbued with distinctive Chinese elements
• Diverse campus culture coupled with state-of-the-art infrastructure
• Competitive salary commensurate with qualification and experience in Malaysia
• Comprehensive fringe benefit package, including annual leave, medical insurance, housing and transportation allowance etc.
• On-campus / off-campus accommodation will be given the priority to the international staff subject to the availability
• Internal research funding and individual Office will be provided 
• Strategic location in Greater Kuala Lumpur region and healthy living neighbourhood

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are invited to submit a digital application packet to:

recruit_academic@xmu.edu.my

The subject line of your email must include: your name, relevant academic discipline, and the specific position for which you are applying for. All application packets must include the following attachments:

1. Your detailed and current CV with publication (*Asterisk to indicate corresponding author include Indexing & Quartile);
2. Cover letter stating the source of job advertisement; 
3. Evidence of academic qualifications (Bachelor, Master & PhD Certificate; Bachelor, Master & PhD Transcripts and Professional Certificates);
4. 3-5 Full-Text publications (if applicable);
5. Teaching evaluation (if applicable);
6. Two academic references (at least one of them is the applicant’s current/most recent employer).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

1. We thank all applicants for their expressed interest. However, ONLY shortlisted applicants will be notified. 
2. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
3. Anticipated commencing semester:  February / April / September. 
4. Welcome to visit http://www.xmu.edu.my for more details.