Wenzhou-Kean University
Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU), located in Wenzhou, China, one of three Sino-American universities along with NYU Shanghai and Duke Kunshan University, is approved by the Ministry of Education of China. Launched in 2012, WKU offers a unique model of higher education in partnership with Kean University, a comprehensive, public university in the state of New Jersey that is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The College of Business and Public Management is an AACSB-accredited business school. Wenzhou is one of the most vibrant and economically advanced cities on China’s East Coast, located one hour by plane and three hours by high-speed train from Shanghai.
WKU sits on approximately 500 beautiful acres and currently enrolls about 5,500 students, and it is now in the midst of a rapid growth that will bring enrollment to 8,500 students within the next five years. All instruction is in English, and all curricula are provided by Kean University.
In addition to its current 18 undergraduate programs, WKU has been approved by the Ministry of Education to offer 14 master’s and 3 doctoral programs. WKU highly values research-powered teaching and learning, and the average number of faculty publications and the Field-weighted Citation Impact are among the best of leading Chinese academic institutions.
Position Information:
We invite applications for full-time lecturer positions in Accounting starting in the 2027 Spring semester (February 11, 2027) and 2027 Fall semester (August 16, 2027), as follows:
- Spring 2027: Priority will be given to candidates specializing in Taxation.
- Fall 2027: Priority will be given to candidates that can support the department’s overall teaching needs.
A Lecturer is a full-time, 10-month employee who teaches 30 credits per year. A lecturer provides student and learning support services during the assigned period. Lecturers will be expected to provide high-quality teaching, student advisement, learning support services, and service to the university/college/school/program and/or professional community; and perform related work as required. Lecturer positions are non-tenure track.
Business faculty positions at WKU offer
A well-rounded healthcare coverage, financial assistance for academic travel, housing options, and a subsidy up to $3,000, home traveling up to $6,000 (2 international round-trip airfares), a reimbursement to cover relocation expenses up to $1,000, and a shuttle bus to campus for work. WKU tuition waiver up to 50% for the spouse/dependent children of faculty for undergraduate programs. Three-year initial contract. A collegial environment. The opportunity to teach high-quality students. About 60% of graduates who pursued graduate study have been admitted to graduate schools at the World’s Top 50 Universities, and more than 80% of graduates who pursued graduate study at the World’s Top 100 Universities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Lecturer applicants should demonstrate strong teaching ability and expertise relevant to the department’s course offerings. For the Spring 2027 Lecturer position, the ability to teach U.S. Federal Income Tax courses is particularly important. Applicants must hold a PhD in Accounting from an accredited university or complete the degree by the position start date. A degree from an AACSB- or EQUIS-accredited institution is preferred. Relevant industry experience and/or professional credentials are highly valued.
- All applicants are expected to fulfill the faculty responsibilities appropriate to their appointment. Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate and, where applicable, postgraduate-level accounting courses in English.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants are REQUIRED to apply online. To receive full consideration by the search committee, candidates need to submit the following documents via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/195862).
- Cover letter
- CV
- Teaching Statement with evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Research Statement (tenure-track application required)
- Unofficial transcripts
- Contact information for three referees, at least one of whom needs to be a current or recent direct supervisor.
- Job market paper
We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to do so on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Official transcripts for terminal degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required before appointment.
Background Screening
Wenzhou-Kean University conducts background screenings on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings.
Wenzhou-Kean University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
