Offer Description
Ref.: 536776
Work type: Full-time
Department: Faculty of Business and Economics (07030)
Categories: Professoriate Staff
Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (several posts) in Accounting in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.: 536776), to commence on July 1, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment will be made on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates at Professor/Associate Professor level may be considered for appointment on tenure terms.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in accounting. Experienced candidates with outstanding teaching and research records are highly desirable, particularly in teaching master's or MBA courses. Applicants for appointment as Professor/Associate Professor should have a track record of internationally recognized scholarship and teaching.
The appointees are expected to deliver quality teaching and be committed to high-quality scholarly research and services. Information about the Faculty can be obtained at https://www.hkubs.hku.hk/. Enquiries about the posts (not application materials) can be made to Professor Jeffrey Ng (e-mail: jeffngty@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, totaling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
The University only accepts online application for the above posts at the University's careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk). Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., job market papers, and other supporting documents. At least three referees will be invited to send their confidential reference letters to the Faculty directly. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until February 28, 2027, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency