About this role

The School of International Business (SIB) at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) invites applications for multiple full-time faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels.

Located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, SIB seeks candidates with strong research potential or an established research record in International Business and related fields.

Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to:

International Business
International Finance
International Marketing
International Trade
International Human Resource Management
Cross-Cultural Communication and Management
Entrepreneurship
International Organization
International Political Economy
International Politics and International Relations
Country and Region Studies (Area Studies)
Global Governance
World History
Other related disciplines and interdisciplinary fields

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

Conduct high-quality academic research and publish in leading international journals;
Contribute to the School’s research profile, including publications in internationally recognized journals such as those included in the UTD24 and FT50 lists, where appropriate to the candidate’s discipline;
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in International Business, Country and Region Studies, and/or related fields;
Supervise undergraduate and graduate students and their dissertations or theses;
Participate in academic and professional service activities; and
Contribute to the academic development and internationalization of the School.

About the School

The School of International Business at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics was established in 1996. The School offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral education and has a strong commitment to internationally oriented teaching and research.

SIB provides a supportive environment for high-quality research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and international academic engagement. Its programs cover international business, international economics and trade, and related interdisciplinary areas.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive and negotiable compensation, commensurate with qualifications and research accomplishments;
Research funding and institutional support;
Access to research facilities and academic resources; and
Opportunities for international academic collaboration and professional development.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will continue until the positions are filled.

Key Requirements

Applicants should meet the following qualifications:
Hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in business, management, economics, international business, finance, political science, international relations, area studies, history, or another closely related discipline.
Candidates who are currently completing their doctoral studies must have fulfilled all degree requirements by the anticipated appointment start date.
Demonstrate strong potential for, or an established record of, conducting high-quality academic research and publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals.
Demonstrate the ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in International Business, Country and Region Studies, and/or related fields.
Have the ability to work effectively in an international and interdisciplinary academic environment.
For appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level, candidates should have an established record of high-quality research and publications, effective teaching, student supervision, and academic or professional service.
Senior-level candidates are also expected to demonstrate the ability to contribute to academic leadership, research collaboration, and the mentoring of junior faculty members.
Candidates from related or interdisciplinary fields whose research contributes to the School’s teaching and research priorities are also encouraged to apply.