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IBSS Associate Professor/Lecturer in Economics

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Global Academy Jobs
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May 30, 2018

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Associate Professor/Lecturer in Economics

International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is growing in size and influence in pursuit of its vision to be a leading international business school in China. IBSS became the youngest business school to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). It currently has over 100 academic staff and over 4,000 students.

IBSS delivers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA, PhD and Executive Education programmes in the fields of Economics, Management, Accounting and Finance. Undergraduate programmes in Economics include both the popular BSc in Economics and BSc in Economics & Finance, whereas Master’s programmes include the MSc in Economics, MSc in Economics & Finance and MSc in Business Analytics. The Economics Division in IBSS initiated the university-wide Research Institute for Economic Integration (RIEI), which is a platform for research focused on the integration between and within Asian economies, Europe and the Pacific.

Visit us at:http://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/departments/academic-departments/international-business-school-suzhou/

JOB DESCRIPTION: IBSS is seeking applicants with research interests either in economics or related interdisciplinary disciplines, particularly in the fields of International Economics, Financial Econometrics and Macroeconomics who have strong Econometrics background. All faculty are expected to contribute to the development of the school through their research, teaching, and service activities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Successful applicants will have a PhD and a track record of publication or the potential to produce high-quality research outputs. Candidates for the position of Associate Professor should also have a track record of excellence in teaching and academic supervision, as well as an international research profile and a successful record of research funding. Teaching experience at postgraduate level would be particularly welcomed.                                  

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a unique collaborative institution, the first university in China to offer both UK (University of Liverpool) and Chinese (Ministry of Education) accredited undergraduate degrees (started in 2006). The university now has 8,000 students studying on campus. The language of instruction in Years 2 to 4 is English. XJTLU is a research-led university and has recently committed further investment into research development and the expansion of PhD student numbers on campus.

ABOUT THE AREA: XJTLU is located in the Higher Education Town of Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), well-connected via nearby airports to cities such as Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, and Taipei, and via high-speed rail to other major cities in China. SIP is a major growth zone, including operations run by nearly one-fifth of the Fortune 500 top global companies. Greater Suzhou is now the fourth largest concentration of economic activity in China in terms of GDP. The broader Suzhou area encompasses the spirit of both old and new in China, with the historic old town's canals, UNESCO World Heritage Site gardens, and the I.M Pei-designed Suzhou Museum attracting millions of tourists annually. SIP offers an excellent quality of life with high environmental standards. The nearby Jinji Lake provides attractive views, by day and by night, and there are a variety of shopping facilities, international and local restaurants, entertainment hubs and a great nightlife. Suzhou is also home to four international schools.
Salary is highly internationally competitive. Generous benefit package including housing allowance, insurance, private travel allowance, etc. will be provided. Relocation allowance and assistance will also be provided.

Further information about the Business School and the position can be obtained from Professor Jean Chen, Executive Dean, International Business School (Email: jean.chen@xjtlu.edu.cn). Information about the Economics Division at IBSS where the position is located can be addressed to Dr Eddy S. Fang, Head of the Economics Division at IBSS (eddy.fang@xjtlu.edu.cn ).

Applications should be received by 30th May 2018.

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