Faculty Positions in Economics – Practice Track (Associate Professor and Above)
Apply for a practice-focused faculty role in economics at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, combining industry expertise with teaching and strategic leadership.
Best for:Best for experienced economists with 7+ years in industry, policy, or professional institutions seeking a leadership role that bridges academia and practice.
Overview
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) in Suzhou, China, invites applications for faculty positions in economics on the Practice Track, targeting Associate Professors and above. These roles emphasize translating professional and industry-based expertise into teaching, research, and strategic engagement. Candidates must demonstrate measurable impact on policy or industry practice, a strong professional network, and adaptability in a collaborative environment. The positions require teaching at undergraduate, master’s, and executive levels, alongside leadership in service roles. The university values inclusive and sustainable business practices, aligning with its Syntegrative Education model and global partnerships.
What you'll do
- Develop and deliver high-quality teaching at undergraduate, master’s, and executive education levels in economics-related fields.
- Engage in practice-oriented research, creating business intelligence, policy reports, or industry analyses with direct relevance to the school’s strategic goals.
- Build and strengthen external relationships, partnerships, and revenue channels with industry, government, or professional networks.
- Lead service roles within the department, school, or university, leveraging expertise to represent the Economics Department and IBSS.
- Contribute to student-facing initiatives such as internship placements, mentoring, guest lectures, and career-facing learning activities.
- Foster knowledge transfer and practice leadership through media engagement, public-facing expertise, and professional debates.
Requirements
Degree required: A master’s degree in Economics or a related field (desirable for Associate Professor level; PhD required for Professor level)
Language: Proficiency in English (required for teaching and research); Chinese proficiency is desirable but not explicitly stated as a requirement.
Instruction: English
Publications: Sustained record of influential outputs such as business intelligence reports, policy or industry reports, or public-facing expertise (for Professor level).
- At least 7 years of professional experience in industry, NGOs, think tanks, government, or central banks (e.g., Policy Economist, Senior Economist).
- Proven record of measurable impact on policy or industry practice, with evidence of direct value creation.
- Strong professional network with industry or government contacts.
- Ability to adapt to a collegial academic environment.
- Leadership experience in building external relationships, revenue channels, or strategic partnerships (for Professor level).
- Experience in teaching at higher education institutions (desirable).
- Candidates must comply with Chinese labor laws and visa regulations; age restrictions may apply (candidates over 60 may be ineligible for a work visa).
- Eligibility for legal employment in China, including obtaining work permits and visas.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-11
Submit a single PDF file containing a cover letter, current CV (including date of birth, citizenship, and highest degree), and contact details for three references. Apply through the university website. For inquiries, email the Head of Department or HRBP with the position and job ID.
- Cover letter
- Current CV (including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level)
- Contact details for three references
Contact
Dr Ye Bai· Head of Department
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