Associate/Assistant Professor in Accounting

Join a Leading AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS Accredited Business School

The Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) at the University of Macau invites applications for the position of Associate Professor or Assistant Professor in Accounting.

FBA is one of the largest business schools in the region. It holds the prestigious AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS accreditations and is known for excellence in business education, research, and industry engagement.

The faculty offers undergraduate, master's, MBA, EMBA, DBA, PhD, executive education, and professional programs across many business disciplines. Faculty members benefit from a collaborative environment that supports cross-disciplinary teaching and internationally recognized research.

Why Join the University of Macau?

This is an outstanding opportunity to build your academic career at a research-intensive university with strong international connections.

The University offers:

• AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS accredited business education
• A research-focused academic environment
• Excellent support for publishing in leading accounting journals
• Competitive teaching workload
• Start-up research funding
• Modern research facilities
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration
• Strong student employability and industry partnerships
• Attractive salary and comprehensive employee benefits

About the Department

The Department of Accounting and Information Management is home to an active and growing community of accounting scholars.

Faculty members publish in many of the world's leading journals, including:

• The Accounting Review
• Journal of Accounting Research
• Review of Accounting Studies
• Contemporary Accounting Research
• Accounting, Organizations and Society
• Management Science

The department is expanding its global research profile and welcomes outstanding scholars who are committed to advancing accounting research and education.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate accounting courses
• Conduct high-quality research in accounting or related fields
• Publish in leading peer-reviewed journals
• Supervise graduate and doctoral students
• Participate in curriculum development
• Contribute to departmental, faculty, and university service
• Collaborate with colleagues on research and academic initiatives

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• A PhD in Accounting or a closely related discipline (or be close to completing the degree)
• Evidence of strong research ability or outstanding research potential
• A commitment to excellence in teaching
• Interest in publishing research in high-quality accounting journals

Research areas may include:

• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Auditing
• Taxation
• Accounting Information Systems
• Related accounting disciplines

Additional Requirements for Associate Professor

Candidates applying for the Associate Professor rank should also demonstrate:

• An established record of high-quality publications
• Strong research leadership
• Experience mentoring junior researchers
• Continued excellence in scholarship and academic service

Research Support

The University of Macau provides outstanding resources to help faculty succeed.

Support includes:

• Start-up research grants
• Competitive teaching responsibilities
• Modern research infrastructure
• An international academic environment
• Opportunities for collaboration across disciplines

Salary and Benefits

The University offers a competitive compensation package based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• On-campus accommodation or housing allowance
• Medical insurance
• Provident fund
• Additional employment benefits and subsidies

Macau also offers a favorable personal income tax environment, with an effective tax rate that is generally lower than many international academic destinations.

Expected Start Date

The successful candidate is expected to begin in August 2027, or on another mutually agreed date.

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit an online application and include:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic qualifications
• Contact details for at least three referees, including email addresses and telephone numbers

For Assistant Professor applicants, referees will be invited to submit letters before the review process begins. For Associate Professor applicants, reference letters will be requested during the recruitment process.

Applicants who are not contacted for an interview within three months may consider their application unsuccessful.

About the University of Macau

The University of Macau is an internationally recognized public research university located in Taipa, Macau, China. It is committed to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and global engagement. The University attracts faculty and students from around the world and offers an inclusive environment that supports academic growth and professional development.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Macau is committed to fair and equitable recruitment. Personal information provided during the application process will be treated confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Under equal qualifications and experience, preference will be given to Macao permanent residents in accordance with University policy.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about accounting education, research, and faculty excellence, this is an exceptional opportunity to join one of Asia's leading business schools and contribute to a vibrant international academic community.

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