Teaching Fellow in Economics

Job title: Teaching Fellow in Economics

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Job description: Offer DescriptionSCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCETeaching Fellow in Economics (Ref. 250220013)[will be conferred the title of Lecturer]With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible leaders and professionals, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”.Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved remarkable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 – it is ranked in the global top 20 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 21 subjects.The School of Accounting and Finance is one of the constituent units of the Faculty of Business and is the longest established accounting school in Hong Kong with over 80 full-time academic as well as teaching staff in the areas of accounting, finance, economics, and law. The School has adequate resources to support a variety of research interests and activities, and has comparative advantage in promoting cross-disciplinary research that is needed in the modern business world. The School has maintained an excellent network with overseas and Mainland China institutions for collaborative work.The research of our Faculty of Business has been ranked 35th in the world (The UTD Top 100 Worldwide Business School Rankings based on research contributions for the period 2020-2024). During the last few years, faculty members were successful in publishing their research papers in top-tier refereed journals, including The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Journal of Accounting Research, Review of Accounting Studies, Contemporary Accounting Research, Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Financial Economics and Review of Financial Studies.Please visit the website at for more information about the School. Enquiries about the post specification can be forwarded to Prof. Nancy Su, Head of the School of Accounting and Finance.DutiesThe appointee will be required to:(a) teach subjects relating to Economics or related disciplines, and undertake related pedagogical activities at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels;(b) contribute to programme/curriculum design, development and administration, and engage actively in scholarly activities;(c) provide support for academic and departmental affairs; and(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of School or her delegates.QualificationsApplicants should have:(a) a PhD degree in Economics;(b) good subject knowledge, skills and competence in the appropriate academic or professional discipline;(c) a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and professional service; and(d) an excellent command of English and good communication skills.Preference will be given to those with relevant teaching experience in tertiary institutions.Conditions of ServiceA highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.ApplicationPlease submit an application through PolyU’s career website ( ). Consideration of applications will commence on 10 March 2025 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at .PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at .Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Country Hong Kong City Hong Kong GeofieldContact CityHong KongSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Job date: Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:50:46 GMT

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