With a history spanning over 130 years, Wuhan University (WHU) is a top research-oriented university in China (top 10) and the world (US News 108; THE 164; QS 194). As the largest school of WHU, the Economics and Management School (EMS) has a long-standing reputation for high-quality research in the business and management area and has been accredited by three major international accreditation institutions (AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB). As a leading business school in China with world standing, EMS is seeking excellent candidates from all over the world in the following research areas:

• Strategy
• International Business
• Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• Corporate Governance
• Business Ethics
• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership
• Operations and Service Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Data Analytics
• Marketing Management
• Consumer Behavior
• Hotel and Hospitality Management
• Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Management
• Other related areas

Positions and Requirements:

1. Pasaca Chair Professor (Tenured)
• Outstanding academic performance and have made high achievements and contributions in talent cultivation or academic research that have been recognized internationally.
• High influence and academic status both domestically and internationally, able to lead the discipline field in striving towards or reaching globally leading standards.
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills.
• This position is supported by the Charles Huang Foundation.
2. Full 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.
• Significant influence and academic status both domestically and internationally, able to lead the discipline field in striving towards or reaching globally leading standards.
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills.
3. 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.
• Strong influence and academic status at home and abroad, able to maintain the academic standards of the discipline field.
• Able to become an independent academic leader in the discipline field.
4. Assistant Professor (Tenure-track)
• Broad academic horizon, strong innovative thinking skills, and a solid research foundation.
• Able to achieve high-level academic results.
• Substantial potential for academic development.
5. Post-doctoral Fellows
• Received a doctoral degree within the last 3 years.
• Strong research ability, high academic standards, and an international academic vision.
6. Visiting Professor Program
• The visiting professor program is open to distinguished professors in top universities to visit our school to facilitate research and teaching collaboration.
• This is not a full-time job and the visiting professors need to visit our school for a short term.
• We will provide academic and financial support during their visit.

Compensation, Benefits and Research Funds

Supported by the Charles Huang Foundation, compensation and research funds are highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and positions. For qualified candidates with tenure-track positions (Assistant Professor and above), the compensation package can range from RMB420,000 to RMB1,500,000 or higher depending on positions and experience, together with other fringe benefits like attractive housing allowance, social insurance, housing accumulation fund, health care, high-quality educational resources for children, etc. In addition, large amount of research funds will be provided to encourage and support their initial and successive research activities.

How to Apply?

Please submit the following documents to the Recruitment Committee via e-mail: [email protected]

1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Three reference letters
4. Representative publications or working papers
5. Evidence of research and teaching excellence

This job posting is valid in 2024. You can submit your materials in 2024. For applicants seeking in-person communication at the 2024 AOM annual meeting in Chicago during August 9th-13th, the application deadline will be August 5th, 2023.

About Wuhan University

Founded in 1893, Wuhan University (WHU) is a top 10 research-oriented university in China and top 150 worldwide in US News, or top 200 worldwide in QS in 2023. As the largest school of WHU, the Economics and Management School (EMS) has a long-standing reputation for high-quality research in the business and management area and has been accredited by three major international accreditation institutions (AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB). More details about the University may be found from its website: https://en.whu.edu.cn/

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