The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Position Title/Short Description

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Applications are invited for:

Department of Economics
Assistant Professor
(Ref. 1415/054(440)/2) (Closing date: November 30, 2014)
The Department invites applications for Assistant Professorships in the following fields: (i) financial economics/money and banking (G/E5); (ii) international trade (F1); and (iii) development (O1). Outstanding candidates in other fields may also apply. Applicants should have a relevant PhD degree (by the time reporting for duty). Appointments will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially commencing August 2015, which, subject to performance and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later.

Salary and Fringe Benefits
Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including medical care, plus a contract-end gratuity for appointments of two years or longer, and housing benefits for eligible appointees. Annual salary range for Assistant Professorship: from HK$675,960 to HK$867,300 [approximate exchange rate in September 2014 for reference: US$1 = HK$7.8]. Further information about the University and the general terms of service for appointments is available at http://www.per.cuhk.edu.hk. The terms mentioned herein are for reference only and are subject to revision by the University.

Application Procedure
Please send full resume, copies of academic credentials, a publication list, recent publications and/or research papers, three letters of recommendation, and recent teaching-related information such as teaching evaluations, to the Recruiting Chair, Department of Economics, Esther Lee Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong by post or by fax to (852) 2603 5805 or by e-mail to economics@cuhk.edu.hk by the closing date. Applicants are requested to indicate clearly in their cover letter which field(s) of the posts they are applying for. Electronic submissions are highly encouraged. The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request. Please quote the reference number and mark 'Application - Confidential' on cover.