Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Digital Economics or Economics
Join City University of Macau to lead cutting-edge research and teaching in economics and digital finance within a dynamic Greater Bay Area hub.
Best for:Best for established researchers, educators, and leaders in economics or digital finance with a strong publication record, teaching experience, and a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration in a fast-growing regional hub.
Overview
City University of Macau (CityU Macau) invites applications for faculty positions at the Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor level in Digital Economics and Economics. This role involves developing academic programmes, conducting high-impact research, and supervising students in a university ranked among the top in Macao and Asia. The successful candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary fields underpinned by big data technology, fostering collaboration with industry and academia in the Guangdong–Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone. The position emphasizes teaching excellence, research leadership, and mentorship in a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment.
What you'll do
- Develop and lead academic programmes in Digital Economics or Economics, aligning with university and regional priorities.
- Conduct high-impact research and publish in top-tier journals, contributing to the university’s research profile.
- Supervise and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students, including dissertation and professional practice coordination.
- Teach courses in English and Chinese, ensuring high-quality instruction and student engagement.
- Collaborate with industry partners and research institutions in the Guangdong–Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone.
- Secure competitive research grants and manage research projects, including start-up funding and equipment procurement.
- Participate in university governance, curriculum development, and faculty committees.
Requirements
Degree required: Doctoral degree in Economics, Econometrics, Finance, or a closely related field from a recognized institution. Candidates expected to complete their PhD before the start date may be considered for the Assistant Professor position.
Language: English and Chinese; ability to teach and communicate effectively in both languages.
Instruction: English and Chinese
Publications: Assistant Professor: strong research potential with quality publications. Associate Professor: sustained record of high-quality publications and competitive research grants. Professor: international academic standing with leadership in discipline development.
- Proven ability to conduct and publish high-quality research in Economics or Digital Economics.
- Strong teaching experience, preferably in a university setting, with a track record of student mentorship.
- Proficiency in both English and Chinese for teaching and academic communication.
- Experience in securing competitive research grants or managing research projects.
- Leadership skills in academic programme development and faculty governance.
- No explicit nationality restrictions, but preference given to Macao residents under the same conditions.
- No age limits mentioned, but experience and academic standing are key criteria.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-05 · open until filled
Applications must be submitted online via the CityU Macau career portal. Applicants should upload their resume, personal identification document, graduation certificates, cover letter (indicating position and reference code), and contact information for three referees. Email or postal applications are not accepted.
- Resume
- Personal Identification Document
- Graduation Certificates
- Cover Letter (indicating position and reference code)
- Contact information for three referees
Contact
CityU Macau HR Office· Recruitment Enquiries
https://hro.cityu.edu.mo/en/category/job-application/teaching-en/
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