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Faculty Positions (Open Rank) in Economics at CEIBS

The Department of Economics and Decisions Sciences is seeking qualified applicants for tenure-track faculty positions (open-rank) in macroeconomics, managerial economics and Chinese economy. The working language of the school is English. Faculty members may choose to be based at any of CEIBS’ Chinese mainland campuses in Shanghai, Beijing, or Shenzhen.

Applicants must hold a PhD in economics or a relevant field from a highly regarded doctoral programme, with all degree requirements completed by the time of appointment. Candidates should demonstrate strong potential for publishing in leading academic journals and a clear commitment to teaching excellence. The successful applicant will be expected to pursue a rigorous and sustained research agenda, contribute actively to the intellectual community of the school, and teach courses at the MBA and executive level.

CEIBS offers one of the most competitive faculty compensation packages globally, commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition to an internationally attractive base salary, the school provides a comprehensive range of benefits, including a generous housing allowance, education support for children attending international schools, premium family medical insurance, and a private pension plan. The school also offers generous research funding and reduced teaching loads in recognition of high-quality scholarly publications, thereby supporting faculty in achieving research excellence.

To apply via JOE Application, please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a sample research paper, evidence of effective teaching (if available), and three reference letters (for applicants for Assistant Professorship). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but those received by January 1, 2026 will receive full consideration. Inquiries regarding the positions may be directed to Ms. Daisy Li at ldaisy@ceibs.edu. All applications will be treated confidentially and will be reviewed until the positions are filled.

About CEIBS
Founded in 1994 as a non-profit joint venture between the Chinese Government and the European Union, CEIBS is widely regarded as one of the leading business schools in Asia. The school offers a full range of degree programmes, including the MBA – ranked No. 1 in Asia by the Financial Times since 2017, the Finance MBA, Part-time MBA, Global MiM (Switzerland), EMBA, Global EMBA – ranked among the global top two by the Financial Times since 2020, Hospitality EMBA, DBA (Switzerland), PhD, and a broad portfolio of Executive Education programmes. CEIBS operates campuses in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Zurich, and Accra.

CEIBS is accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB. Its faculty are internationally recognised for combining China Depth with Global Breadth in their research and teaching. The school’s research excellence is reflected in its strong performance in global scholarly rankings. In March 2025, a record eighteen CEIBS faculty members were included in Elsevier’s Highly Cited Chinese Researchers (2024) list – the highest number among all business schools in China. In September 2025, seven CEIBS professors were listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (2025). These achievements underscore the school’s growing impact on global management scholarship and its continued commitment to academic excellence.