The University of Hong Kong

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Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and over 140 academic departments and institutes/centres. There are 28,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students who are recruited globally, and more than 2,000 members of academic and academic-related staff coming from multi-cultural backgrounds, many of whom are internationally renowned.

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the areas of Macroeconomics and International Economics in the School of Business, to commence on July 1, 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Economics. The appointee should be able to teach in the doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate degree programmes in the School of Business; and is expected to commit to high-quality scholarly research, teaching and services. Information about the School can be obtained from https://www.fbe.hku.hk/about/school-of-business.

A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with the appointee's qualifications and experience will be offered. 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, as well as leave, and medical benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

Applicants should send a completed application form together with an up-to-date C.V.to Ms. Yuki Chan (email: cyuki@hku.hk). Please indicate clearly at which level you wish to be considered for. Application forms (341/1111) can be downloaded at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc, and further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/. Closes March 31, 2017.


The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application result.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency; and is committed to a Non-smoking Policy.