JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
Shanghai University
Position Title/Short Description
Section: International: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, CHINA
JEL Classification: D0 -- General
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Faculty Positions
Dishui Lake Advanced Finance Institute (DAFI)
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
The Dishui Lake Advanced Finance Institute (DAFI) at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant or Full Professor level.
DAFI offers an internationally competitive compensation package, including salary, research funding, housing subsidies, and other benefits commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in finance, economics, or a related field, or expect to complete the degree before the appointment begins.
All areas of finance will be considered, with particular interest in macro-finance, corporate finance, asset pricing, financial intermediaries, and international finance.
Junior candidates should demonstrate strong research potential.
Senior candidates are especially encouraged to apply and should have an established record of excellence in research, teaching, and service.
About DAFI
The Dishui Lake Advanced Finance Institute (DAFI) was established in May 2023 as a joint initiative of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE), the Lingang Special Area Administration, and the Lingang Group. DAFI is committed to becoming a world-class institute for cutting-edge research and education in finance. The institute offers Master's, MBA, and Ph.D. programs.
About SUFE
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE), founded in 1917, is the oldest university in China specializing in finance and economics. Renowned as one of the nation's leading institutions in these fields, SUFE has long enjoyed a strong academic reputation. It was ranked the top university in China for finance, business, and economics in the 2021 Best Chinese Universities Ranking. Internationally, the 2022–2023 U.S. News & World Report ranked SUFE 15th in Asia in Business and Economics.
Application
Applicants should submit the following materials as a single PDF file, in the order listed, to Ms. Luo at hr_dafi_faculty@mail.shufe.edu.cn:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (if applicable)
4. A current working paper or a recently published paper
5. Three reference letters
Questions or inquiries may be directed to the Faculty Affairs Office at hr_dafi_faculty@mail.shufe.edu.cn.
We encourage candidates to apply as early as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Requirements:
- Application Instructions Below
- Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Reference Instructions:
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit the following materials as a single PDF file, in the order listed, to Ms. Luo at hr_dafi_faculty@mail.shufe.edu.cn:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (if applicable)
4. A current working paper or a recently published paper
5. Three reference letters
Questions or inquiries may be directed to the Faculty Affairs Office at hr_dafi_faculty@mail.shufe.edu.cn.
We encourage candidates to apply as early as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.