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Hong Kong

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Chair Professor / Professor of Accounting (Ref. 250710013)

With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible leaders and professionals, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”.

Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for seven subjects, is first in Hong Kong for three subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 26 subjects.  For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/.

The School of Accounting and Finance is one of the constituent units of the Faculty of Business and is the longest established accounting school in Hong Kong with over 80 full-time academic as well as teaching staff in the areas of accounting, finance, economics, and law.  The School has adequate resources to support a variety of research interests and activities, and has comparative advantage in promoting cross-disciplinary research that is needed in the modern business world.  The School has maintained an excellent network with overseas and Mainland China institutions for collaborative work.

The research of our Faculty of Business has been ranked 35th in the world (The UTD Top 100 Worldwide Business School Rankings based on Research Contributions for the period 2020-2024).  During the last few years, faculty members were successful in publishing their research papers in top-tier refereed journals, including The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Journal of Accounting Research, Review of Accounting Studies, Contemporary Accounting Research, Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies and Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis.

The HKSAR is an international city located strategically at the heart of Asia and is the gateway to Mainland China, with excellent transport links to major international cities.  The University’s campus is located near the harbour connecting Kowloon and the Hong Kong Island, and in the vicinity of Tsim Sha Tsui, which is the most popular area for visitors.  Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/af/ for more information about the School.

The School is now inviting applications for the position of Chair Professor / Professor in Accounting.  Enquiries about the post specification can be forwarded to Prof. Nancy Su, Head of the School of Accounting and Finance.

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a)    provide leadership in all aspects of academic activities, including research, teaching and service in the School;

(b)    provide leadership in promoting research collaboration, securing external research grants as well as enhancing research quality and publication output; 

(c)    engage in scholarly research/high-level consultancy;

(d)    facilitate the School to gain and increase visibility and international connections;

(e)    engage in the supervision of research students;

(f)    teach and contribute to curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;

(g)    contribute to academic administration and management in the University; and

(h)    perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of School or her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a)    a PhD degree in Accounting or other closely related areas;

(b)    research achievements of international standing in Accounting disciplines;

(c)    a strong record in attracting research funding and excellence in research outputs;

(d)    a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning;

(e)    a global perspective, proven qualities of academic leadership, and a demonstrated ability of fostering collaboration with faculty members from different cultural and research backgrounds in teaching, intellectual contributions and service activities; and

(f)    ability to bring more visibility, prestige and reputation to the University.

Preference will be given to those with experience in the professional discipline and a recognised professional qualification. Interdisciplinary leadership experience would be considered as a major asset. 

Conditions of Service

Terms of appointment and remuneration package are negotiable and highly competitive.  For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf.

Application and Nomination

The University invites applications and nominations for this appointment.  Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic).  Candidature may also be recommended by nominations via email to the Chairman of the Faculty Staffing Committee (Chair Professors) at search.chairprof-af@polyu.edu.hk.  Consideration of applications and nominations will commence on 24 July 2025 until the position is filled.  General information about the University is available at http://www.polyu.edu.hk or from the Human Resources Office [Tel: (852) 2766 4116].  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.  To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.


The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The basic salary of EUR 3,714,80 (on a full-time basis)

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies
Startdate: 01.10.2025 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 30.09.2029
Reference no.: 4322

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team! The Department of German at the University of Vienna is the largest academic center covering all fields relating to the German language and German-language literatures. The core areas are Modern German Literature, Medieval German Language and Literature, Germanic Linguistics, German as a Foreign and Second Language, and German Teaching Methodology. In addition, the areas of Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Literary Theory, and Literature for Children and Young Adults are well established. Up to 5000 students are enrolled.

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a university assistant prae doc, you will have the opportunity to work at one of the largest departments of German Philology worldwide consisting of an inspiring group of people dedicated to a manifold range of research and academic teaching.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:


	A dissertation project on German-language literature of the 18th-21st centuries is expected. The consideration of Austrian literature in international context is desired. In addition:
	In-depth knowledge of German-language literary history of the modern era
	General knowledge in Austrian literary and cultural history
	Collaboration in research, teaching and administration
	Participation in research projects in the above-mentioned subject area
	The successful candidate is expected to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months
	Independent teaching of introductory and literary courses according to the collective agreement
	Supervision of students
	Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums
	Administration of departmental workflows, assistance in teaching and research


Desirable qualifications are:


	Interests in the field of literary aesthetics and/or cultural sociology
	Teaching experience / Experience with the planning, organizing and implementation of scientific meetings
	Knowledge of university structures
	Experience abroad
	Experience in academic work
	Lecturing actvities


This is part of your personality:


	Above-average degree in German Philology (Magister or MA or UF German, perferably in NdL)
	Expertise and didactic competences in Modern German Literature 
	High ability to express oneself in speaking and writing 
	Excellent command of written and spoken English 
	IT user skills 
	Ability to work in a team 


What we offer:

The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.
Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,714,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:


	Letter of motivation including a proposal (min. 5 or max. 15 pages) for a dissertation project
	Curriculum vitae
	List of publications, proof of teaching experience (if available)
	Degree certificates, academic records
	PDF of an exemplary scientific essay (publication or typescript) or a chapter from the diploma/master´s thesis
	Via our  job portal / Apply now - button


If you have any content questions, please contact:

Norbert Christian Wolf

norbert.christian.wolf@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.

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Application deadline: 08/07/2025

Prae Doc


University of Vienna

 £38,482 - £49,128 per annum (pro rata) including London Weighting Allowance

United Kingdom, London

About us:

The post provides an exciting opportunity for a Qualitative Research Associate/Assistant to be part of a thriving centre for qualitative research that uses rigorous and innovative methods to understand and improve the experiences of people with mental health problems.  The successful candidate will join the Qualitative Research Group in the Health Services & Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, and be affiliated with the QUAHRC and the Section of Eating Disorders, Department of Psychological Medicine, led by Professor Ulrike Schmidt. The postholder will work closely with Dr Vanessa Lawrence, Professor of Qualitative Health Research and Director of the Qualitative Applied Health Research Centre (QUAHRC) at Kings and Dr Hubertus Himmerich, Reader in Eating Disorder (Principal Investigator of EDEN).

About the role:

We would like to invite applications for a Qualitative Research Associate/Assistant to work on a single-centre Medical Research Council funded feasibility study (the “EDEN” trial) to examine the feasibility, safety and tolerability, and acceptability of a randomised controlled trial of ketamine vs placebo for people with anorexia nervosa and treatment-resistant depression. If this feasibility study is successful, we will apply for a larger RCT to test the clinical efficacy of ketamine in this patient group. As part of the EDEN study, the postholder will be responsible for conducting qualitative interviews with people with anorexia and severe depression, and carers, around treatment experiences, expectations and reasons for drop-out.

The post provides an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate/Assistant to be part of a thriving centre for qualitative research that uses rigorous and innovative methods to understand and improve the experiences of people with mental health problems.  The successful candidate will join the Qualitative Applied Health Research Centre (QUAHRC) in the  Health Services & Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, and be affiliated with the Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW), Department of Psychological Medicine, led by Professor Ulrike Schmidt. The postholder will work closely with Professor Vanessa Lawrence, Professor in Qualitative Health Research and Director of the QUAHRC at Kings and Dr Hubertus Himmerich, Reader in Eating Disorder (Principal Investigator of EDEN).

This is a part time post (21 hours per week/60% FTE), and you will be offered a 12-month fixed term contract with the possibility of renewal for another 12 months.

About you:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria


	PhD in a relevant discipline (or MSc in a relevant field for Grade 5/Assistant level)
	Enthusiasm for using qualitative methods that prioritise the lived experience of people with mental health problems and those that support them
	Experience of recruiting participants to research studies
	Experience of conducting qualitative interviews
	Knowledge and skills in analysing qualitative data
	Experience of writing up qualitative data
	Ability to use initiative and autonomy in the management of day to day tasks and ongoing workloads, to ensure they are prioritised and completed within agreed timeframes
	Ability to write high quality peer review publications


Desirable criteria


	Experience of working with people with eating disorders
	Experience of conducting qualitative interviews with people with mental health problems
	Experience of using the Framework Approach
	Skills in using qualitative software (e.g. NVivo)
	Understanding of ethical and research governance requirements for mental health research


Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information:

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

Grade and Salary: Grade 5: £38,482 - £43,249 per annum (pro rata) including London Weighting Allowance / Grade 6: £44,355 - £49,128 per annum (pro rata) including London Weighting Allowance
Job ID: 119685
Close Date: 07-Aug-2025
Contact Person: Vanessa Lawrence
Contact Details: vanessa.c.lawrence@kcl.ac.uk


King's College London

Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Canada, Winnipeg

Desautels Assistant Professor in Private Law 
Posting Start Date: July 10, 2025
Posting End Date: October 1, 2025

Faculty of Law
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Assistant Professor
Position #36572

The Faculty of Law invites applications for a full-time 3-year term, teaching-intensive position at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing January 1, 2026, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This position is fully funded by the Marcel A. Desautels Centre for Private Enterprise and the Law https://www.desautelscentre.ca/. It has been established to meet urgent teaching demands, support strategic research in private law, and further the Faculty’s commitments as outlined in the Faculty of Law Strategic Plan (2022–2025) and the University of Manitoba’s institutional mission of Truth and Reconciliation, ethical leadership, and social responsibility.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will contribute to all three pillars of academic life: teaching, research, and service.

Teaching:

The position is designed to support instructional needs in high-demand core areas of private law including first year private law curriculum (contracts, torts, or property) and upper year curriculum including Commercial Law, Corporations, Taxation Law, and Ethical Practice.

Additional assets may include capacity to teach in Comparative Business Law, Conflict of Laws, International Business Transactions, Business and Human Rights, International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, or related fields. The candidate will be expected to contribute to curriculum development, experiential and access-to-justice-based teaching innovations.

Research:

The successful candidate will demonstrate an emerging or established research program in one or more of the following areas:


	Corporate governance and regulation
	Commercial law Tax law
	Private law theory
	Business ethics and human rights
	Comparative or transnational commercial law
	International economic law
	Economic transformation and access to innovation for marginalized communities
	Private law more generally, or other cognate areas identified by the applicant


The appointee will be supported in producing peer-reviewed publications, securing research funding, and advancing the Desautels Centre's national and international reputation in private law research.

Service:

The candidate will contribute to faculty governance and institutional service. Engagement with the Desautels Centre’s entrepreneurial communities, advancing Indigenous economic reconciliation, and policy innovation will be encouraged.

Qualifications:

Applicants must demonstrate:


	A strong academic background with a J.D. (or equivalent), and a completed or near-completed
	Ph.D. in Law or related field
	Evidence of or potential for teaching excellence in the areas outlined above
	A promising or established research record
	Commitment to collegial service


Additional information:

To enhance our Faculty and create role models for a diverse population of students, we particularly welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of marginalized sexualities and genders, and others committed to a diverse academic environment.

Robson Hall is home to a vibrant community of over 25 full-time faculty members and offers J.D., LL.M. and Master of Human Rights programs in law. For more information, visit: https://umanitoba.ca/law/

The University of Manitoba is committed to Indigenous engagement, sustainability, and inclusive excellence. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Learn more at https://umanitoba.ca.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application Instructions:

Applications should include:


	A cover letter
	Curriculum vitae
	Teaching philosophy statement
	Summary of research interests
	At least one written sample of the candidate’s academic writing that is representative of their research area
	Contact information for three references (reference letters will be requested upon short-listing of candidates)


Please email applications to:

Professor Richard Jochelson, Dean of Law

lawdean@umanitoba.ca

Closing Date for Applications: Oct 1, 2025

The University of Manitoba (the “University”) is committed to preserving your right to privacy. We ensure that the confidentiality of your information is maintained and the collection, use and disclosure of your information is in compliance with the applicable Manitoba privacy laws, The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FIPPA”) and The Personal Health Information Act (“PHIA”).


University of Manitoba

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

With offers of BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, BSc (Hons) in Analytical and Testing Sciences, MSc in Analytical Chemistry, MPhil (by research), and PhD degrees, the Department presently has around 150 undergraduate students, 70 taught postgraduate students and 90 research students and project staff.

The Department places a strong emphasis on both quality education and scholarly research/services, and has reached a significant milestone where its educational programmes are not only innovative but also accessible, and its major areas of research strength are well recognised and supported.  It is now inviting applications for the position of:

Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (23240392)

The appointee will be expected to conduct independent, high-quality research, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, and demonstrate research achievements of originality and depth. The ideal candidate will have the potential to become a leading international scholar and contribute to impactful research and innovative technological applications.

Expertise in chemical and/or environmental engineering is highly desirable, as it will complement the department’s existing strengths in related research and pedagogical areas. Candidates with proven potential for impactful translational research are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. They must have relevant postdoctoral research experience, an excellent track record of publications in high-impact peer-reviewed international journals (as first and/or senior author), and a strong history of securing external research funding through competitive grants.

The appointee will also supervise MPhil and PhD students, develop a vigorous research program at the forefront of basic and translational chemical / environmental engineering, and engage in broader scholarly activities such as organising academic conferences, symposia, and seminars.

The appointment will be offered on a tenure track.  The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of up to three years.  Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement. 

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System with samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications/works. They should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with Job Identification number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Human Resources Office (Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk) direct.  Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after the submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful.  All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise.  Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. 

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.


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