Recruitment
Sun Yat-sen University, founded by Dr. Sun Yat-sen and with an educational tradition spanning over 100 years, is a preeminent research, academic and cultural center and the premier location for talent development in South China. Sun Yat-sen University has developed into a modern comprehensive university that enjoys a reputation as a top-tier university nationally and a renowned university internationally. With five campuses in the three cities of Guangzhou, Zhuhai and Shenzhen, and ten affiliated hospitals, the University is becoming a world-class university and global center of learning.
Business School is established at Sun Yat-sen University in 2021, located in Shenzhen Special Economic Zone of China. It is the first school relating humanities and social sciences approved by Sun Yat-sen University in Shenzhen Campus. In September 2023, the School of Entrepreneurship of Sun Yat-sen University was inaugurated at the Shenzhen Campus, relying on the School of Business to carry out construction, accelerating the cultivation of high-caliber talents with the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurial ability, and making greater contributions to the high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The school has 1200 current students covering levels of undergraduate, master and Ph.D. MBA program (Part- time) has been launched since 2022. Business School is seeking to fill tenure-track faculty positions at the level of professor/ associate professor/ assistant professor as well as post-doctoral Fellows. In May 2024, the provincial research platform "Sun Yat-sen University-Shenzhen Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Technology Finance Research Center" was established. The main discipline fields include Theoretical Economics and Business Administration.
Basic requirement
·Uphold the leadership of the Communist Party of China, adhere to the correct political ideology, abide by the Constitution and laws of the People’s Republic of China, stay loyal to the cause of education, observe the rules and regulations of the University;
·Observe professional ethics and possess a rigorous academic attitude;
·Be familiar with rules of higher education system and the state of higher education both domestically and abroad. Possess an international academic vision and ideas to lead the development of the discipline field;
·Be able to work onsite during employment.
Positions and Requirements
Tenure-track Faculty
1.Professor (Tenured)
Strong academic performance, and have made significant achievements and contributions in talent cultivation or academic research that have been recognized both domestically and internationally; have significant influence and academic status both domestically and internationally, able to lead the discipline field in striving towards or reaching globally leading standards; have outstanding leadership and organizational skills. Under 55 years old.
2.Associate Professor (Tenured):
Relatively strong academic performance, and have made achievements and contributions in talent cultivation or academic research that have been widely recognized both domestically and internationally; have strong influence and academic status at home and abroad, able to maintain the academic standards of discipline field; able to become an independent academic leader in the discipline field. Under 45 years old.
3.Associate Professor (Tenure-track):
Strong scientific research and technological innovation capabilities, with high-level achievements in talent cultivation or academic research; have some academic influence both domestically and internationally; have the potential to become an academic leader or outstanding scholar in the discipline field. Under 40 years old.
4.Assistant Professor (Tenure-track):
Have a broad academic horizon, strong innovative thinking skills and a solid research foundation; able to achieve high-level academic results; have substantial potential for academic development. Under 38 years old.
Post-doctoral Fellows
Under 35 years old, have received doctoral degree of no more than 3 years, be familiar with the rules of higher education system and the state of higher education both domestically and abroad; possess an international academic vision, higher academic standards and strong scientific research ability.
Targeting Areas/Subjects
1. Economics: unlimited direction, focusing on Western Economics, World Economics, Population, Resources and Environmental Economics, Entrepreneurial Economics, Industrial Economics, Finance, etc;
2. Business Administration: unlimited direction, focusing on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Finance and Accounting, Marketing, etc.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is very competitive with leading Asian Business Schools. Attractive start-up research fund and setting-in allowance will be provided. Teaching and research series "pre-appointment - permanent appointment" system of posts, according to the "PI" standard allocation of resources and careful cultivation, there is enough room for growth and promotion opportunities for permanent appointment. Teaching and research faculty positions may be recognized as postgraduate supervisors when applying for entry, and doctoral supervisors have a target of a total of two to three doctoral students in the first two years of their employment. Social welfare benefits include subsidies for housing (including rental, relocation housing, etc.), social insurance, housing accumulation fund, health care, high quality educational resources for children, etc.
Application Instructions
Applicants should provide evidence of publications in reputable academic journals. Prior experience in research grant is preferably desirable. Please submit the following documents to search committee chair, Prof. Guangzhong Li at bsjob@mail.sysu.edu.cn. The subject of the email should be "Name + Position Applied For". Candidates who pass the preliminary screening will be invited to attend an interview. The recruitment information is long-term valid.
*Cover letter
*Current resume
*Three reference letters
*Sample of current research
*Evidence of teaching effectiveness