The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Department of Accounting
Faculty Positions Available From Fall 2013 or Spring 2014

The Department of Accounting of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at all ranks to begin in Fall 2013 or Spring 2014. Visiting appointments will be considered if the tenure-track position is not filled.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should possess a doctoral degree or be near completion of the degree and should have a serious commitment to scholarly research and teaching. Candidates should provide evidence of their ability and achievements commensurate with the rank sought.

Salary, teaching load and faculty support are competitive and based on qualifications.

ABOUT HKUST: HKUST offers a world-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a strong commitment to high-quality academic research. Reasonable teaching loads, active research workshops, generous research funding, and an extensive collection of accounting databases combine to create an excellent research environment.

In recent years, HKUST has ranked among the top in the world in faculty research studies published in top academic accounting journals. The HKUST Research Symposium attracts the world's prominent scholars to exchange cutting-edge research ideas.

Together with HKUST's top-quality departments in economics, finance, information systems, management, and marketing, the HKUST Department of Accounting offers a full range of degree and executive programs. These include PhD, MBA, Executive MBA, and Master of Science in Financial Analysis degree programs plus a range of company and open-enrollment executive programs.

HKUST's Executive MBA program offered jointly with the Kellogg School of Northwestern University ranks top in the world, and HKUST's MBA program consistently ranks among the world's top 20 (Financial Times and Economist). HKUST was the first accounting program outside North America to be accredited by AACSB. HKUST attracts top undergraduate and graduate students from Hong Kong, China and around the world.

ABOUT THE CAMPUS: The spectacular 150-acre campus overlooking the South China Sea offers tranquil surroundings, lush open spaces, breathtaking views, and outstanding athletic and academic facilities just minutes from the exciting hustle and bustle of downtown Hong Kong. Spacious furnished on-campus housing offer commutes of a few minutes' walk. For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.bm.ust.hk/~acct

BENEFITS: Appointments of one year or longer in duration come with 9-15 percent cash bonuses. Health insurance and moving allowances are also provided. The income tax rate in Hong Kong is about 15%.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should submit a current curriculum vita to:

Professor Kevin C W Chen
Head, Department of Accounting, HKUST
Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2358-7552
Fax: (852) 2358-1693
Email: acchen@ust.hk