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Northwest University (China)

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Xian, China
1001–1200th in World University Rankings 2026
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About Northwest University (China)

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Northwest University is a public institution located in Xi'an city, Shaanxi Province, in Northwest China. The university can trace its origins back to 1902, and has undergone a series of name changes since being established. It assumed its present name in 1912, before being renamed National Northwest University 11 years later. It was then called National Xi'an Provisional University after the merger with National Beiping University becoming the National Northwest Associated University in 1938, and then National Northwest University again in 1939. The university has three campuses: the Taibai Campus, the Taoyuan Campus and the Chang’an Campus. Together, they cover an area of almost 400 acres. In 1978 it was designated as one of China's National Key Universities, which are recognised as prestigious and receive a high level of support from the central government. It was one of the first universities in China empowered to set up doctoral, postdoctoral and master’s programs. The university describes its vision as “promoting the national spirit, integrating the ideas from around the world and shouldering the responsibility of developing northwest China”, and its motto is: “Fairness, Integrity, Diligence and Simplicity.” NWU attaches great importance to international exchange and cooperation programmes, and has established collaborative relationships with more than 100 universities in more than 20 countries, including the UK, the US, Germany, France and Japan. The city of Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi province, and is best known internationally as the home of the Terracotta Army or Emperor Qin Shi Huang. It is one of the oldest cities in China, and is the most populous in Northwest China.

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Student gender ratio
54 F : 46 M (1)
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International student percentage
3% (1)
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Students per staff
13.2 (1)
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26259 (1)

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Tutor/Senior Tutor - NWAFU - JEI

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United Kingdom, Guildford

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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Hong Kong


Ref.: 536713 Work type: Full-time Department: Faculty of Business and Economics (07030) Categories: Professoriate Staff Research Assistant Professor in Finance in Faculty of Business and Economics Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor in Finance in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.: 536713), to commence on September 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in finance or a related business discipline, and demonstrate strong potential for high-quality research in areas such as disclosure, capital markets and ESG. The appointee is expected to engage in high-quality scholarly research and teaching, and should be capable of teaching at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels. Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level will be an advantage. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The University only accepts online applications for this post. Applicants should apply via the University’s career site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and will continue until July 2, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency Applications close: Jul 2, 2026 (HK Time)

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Subjects Taught at Northwest University (China)

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Arts and Humanities

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  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • General Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography