Faculty Positions in Finance - Research Track (Full Rank)
Join International Business School Suzhou at XJTLU as a research-track faculty member in Finance.
Best for:Best for finance researchers and educators with strong publication records or promising pipelines in digital finance, FinTech, and related fields.
Overview
International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is seeking high-caliber academics and practitioners for full-rank faculty positions in the Department of Finance. The role involves conducting high-impact research, publishing in top-tier international journals, and contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching portfolios. Successful candidates will benefit from a dynamic, internationally accredited academic environment equipped with advanced financial terminals. This fixed-term, renewable position offers competitive compensation, allowances, and comprehensive benefits in Suzhou, China.
What you'll do
- Conduct rigorous, high-quality academic research targeted at top-tier international journals indexed in the ABS and ABDC guides.
- Deliver engaging undergraduate and postgraduate courses in finance and related disciplines.
- Supervise student dissertations and mentor junior academic staff where applicable.
- Secure external research or industry grants to support institutional research initiatives.
- Contribute to curriculum design, programme development, and departmental administrative duties.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Finance or a related field
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Active publication record in ABS 3/4 or ABDC A/A* journals or equivalent premier outlets
- Proven record of academic publications in reputable journals or a strong pipeline of promising research for early-career applicants
- Demonstrated teaching experience in higher education institutions
- Expertise or strong research interest in finance, digital finance, FinTech, banking, or market microstructure
- Track record of external research grants and PhD supervision experience for senior professorial ranks
- Must comply with Chinese labour laws and provincial government regulations for work permits and visas
- Candidates must generally be under 65 years of age to be eligible for a work visa in the People's Republic of China
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-15
Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file containing a cover letter, a current CV including date of birth, citizenship, and highest degree level, and contact details of three references. Informal inquiries can be directed to the HRBP of IBSS via email.
- Cover letter
- CV
- 3 reference letters
Contact
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