Join Our Dynamic Faculty at the School of Accountancy

The School of Accountancy at the CUHK Business School is now inviting applications for the position of Professor, commencing duty in 2025-2026. Applications from qualified scholars in all specialty areas of accounting (including financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, accounting information systems) or information technology related to business application are welcome.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree in accounting or a closely related field from a renowned university, with a proven track record of research excellence and strong teaching experience. The appointee will teach postgraduate and undergraduate accounting or accounting programme-related courses, conduct high-quality research and publish in top-tier accounting/finance journals and supervise and mentor students.

Salary, teaching load and faculty support are comparable to top US business schools and based on qualifications. A research start-up fund will be provided to support the appointees’ research general expenses and research support staff.

Attractive Compensation and Benefits

We offer globally competitive salaries and compensation packages commensurate with qualifications, comparable to top US business schools. In addition, our faculty members enjoy the following benefits:

• Housing Benefits: Housing benefits will be provided where applicable, ensuring a seamless transition to Hong Kong.
• Retirement Benefits: The appointee will be enrolled to statutory retirement scheme with generous contributions from the university.
• Medical Benefits and Relocation Allowances: We provide comprehensive health insurance coverage to the appointee and his/her spouse & dependent children (if applicable) and relocation allowances for eligible new appointees recruited from outside Hong Kong.
• Low Tax Rate: The effective income tax rate in Hong Kong is a maximum of 15 percent, allowing you to make the most of your earnings.

About the School of Accountancy

The School of Accountancy at CUHK Business School is a renowned institution that has consistently demonstrated research excellence and earned a ranking among the top schools worldwide in terms of research strength. The School offers four highly successful and competitive degree programmes:

• BBA in Professional Accountancy (PACC) – Focusing on globally oriented accounting skills, this programme is ideal for aspiring professional accountants or specialists in an accounting-related area.
• Master of Accountancy (MAcc) – This programme provides students with the conceptual and practical accounting knowledge to generate valuable business insights.
• Executive Master of Professional Accountancy with SNAI (EMPAcc) – Jointly offered with Shanghai National Accounting Institute (SNAI), this programme focuses on the latest developments in accounting and finance.
• MPhil-PhD in Accountancy – This programme focuses on theoretical and applied accounting research with an interdisciplinary thrust including statistical decision theory and law.

For more detailed information about the School and the faculty’s research, please visit our website at https://www.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk/departments/accountancy/.

About CUHK Business School

The CUHK Business School is a pioneer of business education in the region as well as a leading school globally. Since its establishment in Hong Kong in 1963, the CUHK Business School has gained world recognition for nurturing leaders who have made exceptional contributions across diverse areas of business, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. It comprises the Departments of Marketing, Finance, Management and Decisions, Operations and Technology as well as the School of Accountancy and School of Hotel & Tourism Management.

The Business School offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (DBA, MBA, MSc, MAcc, EMBA, PhD) to over 5,000 students from over 20 countries and regions, as well as a strong executive education programme. It has one of the most extensive alumni networks of any school in the region, with over 40,000 alumni around the world.

How to Apply

Applications should include the following:

• a cover letter
• a full CV detailing academic and professional qualifications
• any other relevant supporting documents

Completed applications should be uploaded via this page.

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