Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Management – Wenzhou-Kean University

Position Overview

Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Management position in its AACSB-accredited College of Business and Public Management, beginning Fall 2027.

The university seeks research-oriented faculty with a strong commitment to teaching, scholarship, and academic service. Candidates should be prepared to teach management courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contribute to scholarly research, and support student development.

Applicants with a specialization in Business Analytics or Data Science are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to the college's teaching, research, and service activities. Responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Management.
• Developing and updating course materials, delivering engaging lectures, and designing assessments aligned with learning objectives.
• Conducting scholarly research and pursuing publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Advising and mentoring students in their academic development.
• Participating in university service and contributing to the academic community.
• Collaborating with faculty colleagues to support the college's academic activities.

The standard teaching load is 24 credits per academic year, typically involving one or two course preparations per semester.

A six-credit teaching release is available for research each academic year during the first three years. Subsequent course releases may be granted based on satisfactory research performance.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in Management, or anticipated degree completion before the contract start date.
• Doctoral preparation from a Carnegie R1/AACSB/EQUIS-accredited program, as identified in the position requirements.
• A high-quality research record or clear potential to publish in top-tier peer-reviewed journals.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate business courses in English.
• Ability to develop and update course materials, deliver engaging lectures, and design appropriate assessments.
• Ability to advise and mentor students, work collaboratively with colleagues, and contribute to the university's academic community.

Candidates who have not completed their terminal degree by the employment start date may be considered for appointment at the lecturer level, provided the degree is obtained within one year of starting employment. Lecturer appointments may also be made for other reasons.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialization in Business Analytics or Data Science.
• Demonstrated high-quality teaching and a research-oriented academic profile.

Additional Requirements for Associate Professor

Candidates seeking appointment at the Associate Professor rank are expected to demonstrate:

• A strong record of scholarly research.
• Outstanding teaching accomplishments.
• Academic leadership in their field.

Compensation, Research Support, and Benefits

Wenzhou-Kean University offers an initial three-year contract and a range of faculty benefits and research support provisions, including:

• Healthcare: Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Housing: Housing options and a subsidy of up to $3,000.
• Home Travel: Support of up to $6,000 for two international round-trip airfares.
• Relocation: Reimbursement of relocation expenses up to $1,000.
• Research Funding: Startup grant of up to RMB 80,000.
• Academic Travel: Financial assistance for academic travel.
• Teaching Release: Six credits of annual research-related course release during the first three years, with possible subsequent releases based on research performance.
• Family Education: Tuition waiver of up to 50% for a spouse or dependent children enrolled in WKU undergraduate programs.
• Transportation: Shuttle bus service to campus.

About the College of Business and Public Management

WKU's College of Business and Public Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

The college operates within an English-language academic environment that emphasizes research-informed teaching and scholarly development. Faculty are expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education while maintaining an active research agenda.

About Wenzhou-Kean University

Wenzhou-Kean University is a Sino-American university established in 2012 in partnership with Kean University, a public university in New Jersey accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Located in Wenzhou, China, WKU is one of three Sino-American universities identified in the announcement, alongside NYU Shanghai and Duke Kunshan University. The campus occupies approximately 500 acres.

WKU currently enrolls approximately 5,500 students and anticipates expanding to 8,500 students over the next five years.

The university offers 18 undergraduate programs and has received approval from China's Ministry of Education to offer 14 master's and three doctoral programs. All instruction is delivered in English, using curricula provided by Kean University.

Wenzhou is an economically developed city on China's east coast, approximately one hour from Shanghai by air or three hours by high-speed rail.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications online through Interfolio.

Apply for the Management Assistant/Associate Professor Position

A complete application must include:

1. Cover Letter – Addressing the applicant's qualifications and interest in the position.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Presenting academic qualifications, research, teaching, and professional experience.
3. Teaching Statement – Including evidence of teaching effectiveness.
4. Research Statement – Describing the applicant's scholarly research.
5. Unofficial Academic Transcripts.
6. Contact Information for Three References – Including the name of a potential referee who is a current or recent direct supervisor.
7. Job Market Paper.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Official transcripts for terminal degrees and three current letters of recommendation will be required before appointment.

Background Screening: Wenzhou-Kean University conducts background screenings after candidates accept contingent employment offers and may use a third-party administrator for this process.