Southwestern University of Finance and Economics

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Position:
These full-time posts are available immediately on a 72 months fixed-term basis.
The School wishes to recruit professors, associate professors and Ph.D. graduates to support research and teaching in finance.

Qualifications:
Ph.D. with specialization in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Management and other relevant specialties from an AACSB, EQUIS or AMBA-accredited college of business program. The position requires a degree in-hand by August 2020. Preferable research areas include fintech, financial econometrics, financial institutions, Macro-economic Policies, International Finance, Microstructure, Credit Risk Management, Data Mining etc. Candidates should have potential for excellent teaching and research.

Job Responsibility:
Research: to publish three B-ranking journal papers within 3 years and the ranking of journals is available on http://kyc.swufe.edu.cn//2013-05/27/2013052716532813696448080.pdf
Teaching: each year must finish 160-hour teaching.

About the School:
The School of Finance is one of the best Schools of Finance in China.
- School of Finance has 3400+ students, 80+ faculty and staff. Nearly 50% faculties have overseas education background
- No.1 in the first national discipline ranking by the Ministry of Education in 2002 and keep the title of “National Key Discipline” since then
- CFA Partnership, one of CFA institute’s partners in mainland China
- 93% employment rate for undergraduate students and 99% for graduate students (the recent 3 year average and measured at the time of graduation)
- Widespread alumni in China and worldwide, leading the financial industry.

The University:
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics is Located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province in the southwest part of China, SWUFE is very well known for its dominant importance in the design and reform of Chinese financial system, its elite students and its long time reputation in the financial industry.
- Founded in 1925, a key national university under direct administration of the Ministry of education and listed in both “Project 211” and “985 Innovation Platforms” (two most important national projects for building world class universities in China)
- According to the Ministry of Education, ranked top 3 in Finance/Business-oriented universities in China, 6th in Applied Economics and 13th in Theoretical Economics
- No. 1 publication of international A journals among universities of finance and economics in China, 2016
- Give admission only to the top 2% students in the National College Entrance Examinations