Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Financial Engineering and FinTech) – City University of Hong Kong

Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Financial Engineering and FinTech) – City University of Hong Kong

• Institution: City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Economics and Finance

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: R/270/26

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Initial Appointment, Substantiation-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Chair Professor / Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Market-competitive; remuneration based on individual performance

• Location: Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong

• Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Overview of Role

City University of Hong Kong invites applications for faculty positions in Financial Engineering and FinTech at the levels of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, and Chair Professor. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a high-quality research programme, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and supervise MPhil/PhD students.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct high-quality research in Financial Engineering and FinTech.

• Develop a strong research programme aligned with CityUHK's strategic research areas.

• Teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Supervise and mentor MPhil and PhD students.

• Professor and Associate Professor appointees are expected to undertake administrative duties as required by the Head of Department.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: PhD in Finance or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

• Experience & Specializations: Strong research potential and evidence of quality teaching, with expertise in Financial Engineering and/or FinTech.

• Certifications / Licensure: Not specified.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance.

• Benefits: Gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes.

• Relocation: Relocation assistance where applicable.

• Contract: Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Job Market Paper

3. Research Statement

4. Files Related to Teaching Performance

5. Reference Reports: Shortlisted Assistant Professor candidates must arrange for at least two reference reports to be sent directly by referees to the Department.

Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/hro/en/job/current/academic.asp?ref=uac-r27026

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: efpost@cityu.edu.hk — Department of Economics and Finance

• 📅 Deadline: 30 November 2026

• 📍 Department Address: Department of Economics and Finance, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong

🌐 Official Website / Domain: cityu.edu.hk