Wenzhou-Kean University

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Wenzhou-Kean University, located in Wenzhou, China, one of three Sino-American universities along with NYU Shanghai and Duke Kunshan University. The College of Business and Public Management is an AACSB-accredited business school.

The Department of Economics invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position beginning in August 2027. The annual teaching load is 24 credits, with a 6-credit course release for new faculty during their first three years. Faculty typically teach two different courses per semester, with approximately 30 students per section.

We welcome applicants from all fields of economics, particularly applied economics, including health, urban, environmental, education, public, and development economics. We seek candidates committed to high-quality research and undergraduate teaching, whose research combines strong economic reasoning with rigorous empirical methods and sophisticated data analysis. Experience with large-scale datasets, integrating multiple data sources, and constructing economically meaningful measures is especially valued.

The successful candidate will teach intermediate- and upper-level undergraduate economics courses, incorporating contemporary research, empirical evidence, data analysis, and emerging computational and AI tools where appropriate. The ability to teach Applied Statistics for Business and Applied Microeconomics is particularly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate effective teaching in small-class settings, strong collaborative skills, and willingness to contribute to curriculum development, student advising, and university service.

Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field, completed or expected before the start date. Candidates without a completed Ph.D. may be appointed at the lecturer level.
Early-career researchers who obtained their Ph.D. within the past 10 years from reputable institutions, including Carnegie R1 or equivalent research universities, are encouraged to apply.
A strong research and publication record or demonstrated potential in well-regarded peer-reviewed economics journals.
Evidence of teaching excellence or strong potential at the undergraduate level.
Fluency in written and spoken English.

Faculty Position at WKU Offers
A three-year initial contract, including a 6-credit annual course release for new faculty during their first three years.
Annual salary of $70,000–$82,000 for Assistant Professors; higher ranks and exceptional candidates considered individually.
Start-up research grants and 3–12 credits of annual course release for eligible external grants.
Healthcare coverage, housing subsidy up to $3,000, home travel allowance up to $6,000 (two international round trips), relocation reimbursement up to $1,000, and campus shuttle service.
Financial support for academic travel.
Up to 50% undergraduate tuition waiver for spouses and dependent children.