Assistant Professor – Accounting & Finance

About the role

The Department of Accounting and Finance at the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, seeks an early‑career scholar to join as an Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s research and teaching missions while building an international reputation in accounting and finance.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct high‑quality scholarly research and develop a strong publication pipeline in leading academic journals.
• Engage in professional activities that enhance the department’s research profile.
• Participate in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in accounting and finance.
• Contribute to departmental service, including curriculum development and academic committees.

Required profile

• Near‑completion of a PhD or a recently awarded PhD in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated potential to build an international research reputation.
• Strong commitment to academic excellence and collaborative scholarship.

Required skills

What we offer

• Supportive, collegial environment for early‑career academics.
• Access to internal research funding and robust research support.
• Opportunities for professional development and engagement with the wider academic community.