The University of Hong Kong

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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.: 508475), to commence on July 1, 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal, or on tenured terms for exceptionally outstanding candidates.

Applicants should possess or be close to completing a Ph.D. degree with outstanding research promise. While preference will be given to the fields of applied economics (e.g. development/ labor/ public/ health/ political economy/ economic history, etc.) and macroeconomics, strong candidates from other fields will also be considered. The appointees should be able to teach undergraduate and/or graduate degree programmes, and are expected to commit to high-quality scholarly researches and services. Applicants for appointment as Professor should have a track record of high-quality scholarship and teaching, and should be able to conduct ongoing active research agendas, attract competitive grants, and to provide leadership and services to 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 Chairman of the Recruitment Committee (e-mail: aea2022@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, totalling 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.