Chair Professor in Accountancy
Provide academic and research leadership in accounting within the Department of Accountancy.
Best for:Best for distinguished accounting scholars with extensive leadership experience and a strong record of high-impact research publications.
Overview
Lingnan University invites applications for a Chair Professor position in the Department of Accountancy based in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong. The appointee will provide high-level academic leadership in research and teaching, contribute to departmental and faculty administration, and advance AI, data science, and STEM-related accounting initiatives. Candidates are expected to maintain an outstanding publication record, secure competitive grants, mentor junior faculty, and deliver excellence in teaching. This permanent appointment offers competitive remuneration and comprehensive fringe benefits.
What you'll do
- Provide strong academic leadership in both research and teaching within the Department of Accountancy.
- Contribute actively to the administration and management of the department and the development of the Faculty of Business.
- Advance AI, data science, and STEM-related accounting research aligned with institutional strategy.
- Secure competitive research grants and publish high-impact scholarly work.
- Mentor junior faculty members in developing their research programmes.
- Provide academic supervision and guidance to students.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD degree in a relevant discipline
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Outstanding track record of high-impact research publications
- Substantial teaching experience in higher education
- Outstanding track record of high-impact research publications
- Proven success in securing competitive research grants
- Demonstrated research leadership capabilities and experience in student supervision
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-13 · open until filled
Submit your application online through the official portal by clicking the apply link. Provide the names and contact details of at least three referees who can supply reference letters upon request.
- CV
- Evidence of quality teaching
- Research record information
- 3 reference letters
Contact
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