JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021

The University of Hong Kong

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Faculty of Business and Economics
Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Economics (several posts)

JOE ID Number: 2020-02_111465938
Date Posted: 11/09/2020
Date Inactive: 01/31/2021
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Economics (several posts)
Section: International:Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: HONG KONG
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Economics (several posts) in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.: 500540)

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Economics (several posts) in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.: 500540), to commence on July 1, 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidates with more experience and qualifications may be considered for direct tenure subject to approval.

Applicants should possess or be close to completing a Ph.D. degree with outstanding research promise. While we are especially interested in the fields of applied economics (e.g., development/labor/public/environment/health/political economy, etc.) and macroeconomics, we will also consider strong candidates from other fields. The appointees should be able to teach undergraduate and/or graduate degree programmes, and are expected to commit to high-quality scholarly research and services. Applicants for appointment as Professor should have a proven record of high-quality scholarship and teaching, and should be able to conduct an ongoing active research agenda, to attract competitive grants, and to provide leadership and services within both the Faculty and the University. Information about the Faculty can be obtained at http://www.fbe.hku.hk/. Enquiries about the posts (not application materials) should be directed to the Chair of the Recruitment Committee (e-mail: aea2020@fbe.hku.hk).

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. 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, totaling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application deadline: 12/15/2020
Application Instructions:
The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V., job market paper, and other supporting documents. Three confidential letters should be sent to the Chairman of the Recruitment Committee (e-mail: aea2020@fbe.hku.hk) directly by the referees. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until December 15, 2020, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.