Tenure-Track Finance Faculty Jobs – HKU

Position Overview
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is hiring tenure-track faculty in finance at the Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor levels. Several positions are open in the Faculty of Business and Economics, with appointments starting July 1, 2026, or soon after. Contracts are offered on a three-year basis, renewable, with tenure considered before the end of a second contract. Exceptionally qualified senior candidates may be offered direct tenure-track appointments.

Responsibilities
Selected candidates will join a top-ranked finance faculty in Asia. Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate finance courses.
• Conducting high-quality scholarly research in any field of finance.
• Publishing in leading finance journals.
• Engaging in faculty service and university-wide activities.
• Providing mentorship to students and contributing to academic program development.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Finance or related field.
• Strong research potential and a commitment to publishing in leading journals.
• Ability to teach effectively at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Senior candidates must show a proven track record of impactful research and teaching.
• Leadership experience in academic service is a plus for Associate and Full Professor ranks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with additional benefits.
• Income tax capped at 15% of gross salary.
• Retirement and gratuity contributions up to 15% of base salary.
• Housing benefits available for eligible candidates.
• Generous annual leave and medical coverage.

About the Institution
The Faculty of Business and Economics at HKU has 27 research-track finance faculty members and is recognized globally. Faculty have published 46 papers in JF, JFE, and RFS since 2021, placing HKU among the Top 13 worldwide and No. 1 in Asia in the UT Dallas Business School Research Ranking. The Faculty also runs a weekly finance seminar series, offering excellent opportunities for research collaboration and professional growth. Teaching and research are conducted in English. More details: HKU Business School

Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted online via HKU Careers

Required documents include:

• Updated CV
• Job market paper
• Supporting materials
• Contact details of at least three referees (who will be asked to provide confidential letters directly).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until November 30, 2025, or until the positions are filled. For questions (not application materials), contact Professor Thomas Schmid, Chair of the Recruitment Committee, at fina.jobmarket@hku.hk

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