Description

Wenzhou-Kean University
2026 Finance Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor

Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU), located in Wenzhou, China, one of three Sino-American universities along with NYU Shanghai and Duke Kunshan University, is approved by the Ministry of Education of China. Launched in 2012, WKU offers a unique model of higher education in partnership with Kean University, a comprehensive, public university in the state of New Jersey that is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The College of Business and Public Management is an AACSB-accredited business school. Wenzhou is one of the most vibrant and economically advanced developed cities on China’s East Coast, located one hour by plane and three hours by high-speed train from Shanghai.

WKU sits on approximately 500 beautiful acres and currently enrolls about 5,200 students, and it is now in the midst of a rapid growth that will bring enrollment to 8,500 students within the next five years. All instruction is in English and all curriculum is provided by Kean University. 

In addition to its current 18 undergraduate programs, WKU has been approved by the Ministry of Education for offering 8 Master’s and 3 doctorate programs. WKU highly values research-powered teaching and learning, and the average number of faculty publications and the Field-weighted Citation Impact are among the best of leading Chinese academic institutions. 

Position information:
We invite applicants for full-time positions of tenure-track, 10-month, Assistant/Associate Professor in Finance to begin in Fall 2026 (August 16). Research-oriented applicants with demonstrated high quality teaching are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must have earned a PhD in Finance or a closely related field from a recognized research university, with preference given to Carnegie R1/AACSB/EQUIS institutions. Applicants with terminal economics degrees from top universities and proven research records in finance are also encouraged to apply. The candidate must demonstrate a high-quality research record or clear potential to publish in high quality, peer-reviewed, international journals in finance and relevant fields. Applicants for Associate Professor rank are expected to demonstrate a strong track record in research, outstanding teaching accomplishments, and leadership in the finance field. Applicants are expected to teach finance courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities. 

Faculty positions at WKU offer:
A well-rounded healthcare coverage, financial assistance for academic travel, housing options and subsidy up to $3,000, home traveling up to $6,000 (2 international round-trip airfares), a reimbursement to cover relocation expenses up to $1,000, and shuttle bus to campus for work. WKU tuition waiver up to 50% for spouse/dependent children of faculty for undergraduate programs. Three-year initial contract. Six-credit course release for research per academic year for the first three years. Startup grant up to 80,000 RMB. A collegial environment. The opportunity to teach high-quality students. About 60% of graduates who pursued graduate study have been admitted to graduate schools at the World’s Top 50 Universities, and more than 80% of graduates who pursued graduate study at the World’s Top 100 Universities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
   Earned PhD in Finance or anticipated completion prior to the contract start date. The position may be hired at the lecturer level, if the terminal degree is not earned by the starting date, or for other reasons
   High-quality research record or clear potential to publish in top-tier peer-reviewed journals
   Fluency in written and spoken English

TO APPLY:
Applicants are REQUIRED to apply online. To receive full consideration by the search committee, candidates need to submit the following documents via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/173926). 
-    Cover letter
-    CV
-    Teaching Statement with evidence of teaching effectiveness
-    Research Statement
-    Unofficial transcripts
-    Contact information for three references, including references/names of potential referees from a current or recent direct supervisor.
-    Job market paper

We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to do so on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Official transcripts for terminal degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required before appointment.
Background Screening: 
Wenzhou-Kean University conducts background screenings on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings.

Wenzhou-Kean University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:
   Earned PhD in Finance or anticipated completion prior to the contract start date. The position may be hired at the lecturer level, if the terminal degree is not earned by the starting date, or for other reasons
   High-quality research record or clear potential to publish in top-tier peer-reviewed journals
   Fluency in written and spoken English