Assistant or Associate Tenure-Track Professor in Finance
Wenzhou-Kean University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in finance starting in Fall 2027.
Best for:Best for finance PhDs and researchers with a strong record or high potential for publishing in top-tier international journals.
Overview
Wenzhou-Kean University seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Finance, commencing August 16, 2027. The appointee will engage in research-powered teaching, delivering undergraduate and graduate finance courses entirely in English. Candidates are expected to maintain an active research agenda targeting top-tier peer-reviewed international journals. The position offers generous startup grants, housing subsidies, and relocation support within a vibrant Sino-American academic community.
What you'll do
- Teach finance courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels in English
- Conduct high-quality independent research and publish in leading peer-reviewed finance journals
- Participate in curriculum development and departmental service responsibilities
- Mentor and advise students on academic and career matters
- Fulfill administrative and committee duties as assigned by the university
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Finance or a closely related field
Language: English; fluent in written and spoken English
Instruction: English
Publications: Clear potential or strong track record to publish in high-quality, peer-reviewed international journals
- Demonstrated high-quality research record or clear potential for top-tier journal publications
- Proven excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate finance courses
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Must have earned a PhD in Finance or a closely related field, or anticipate completion prior to the contract start date
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-03-31 · open until filled
Applicants are required to submit their application packages online through Interfolio. Candidates should upload all requested supporting documents including transcripts, statements, and reference contacts for full consideration by the search committee.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Teaching Statement
- Research Statement
- Unofficial transcripts
- 3 reference letters
- Job market paper
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