School of Business, Sun Yat-sen University

Details：

Location: Guangzhou, China
Type: Full-time
Position: Tenure Track or Tenured
Required Education: Ph.D

Categories: Business administration(Strategy, OB, HR, IE), Accounting, Finance & Investment, Marketing, Technical Economic & management, Tourism management, Hospital & Healthcare Management, Fin-Tech, Industrial Organization & Management, Management Science and Engineering.

Function: Full Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant professor or Research Fellow (Post-doc) depends on candidate’s research field, education background, publication record and teaching experience.

Salary Details:

Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Compensation and Benefits:

Attractive start-up research fund and setting-in allowance will be provided. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including social welfare benefits, e.g. subsidies for housing (including rental, relocation housing, etc.), social insurance, housing accumulation fund, health/medical care, high quality educational resources for children, etc.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should provide evidence of publications in reputable academic journals. Prior experience in research grant is preferably desirable. Please submit the following documents to search committee at bshr@mail.sysu.edu.cn. The subject of the email should be “Name + position intended”. Selected Candidates will be invited to an interview. The recruitment information is long-term valid.

*Cover letter
*Current resume
*Sample of current research
*Evidence of teaching effectiveness

Basic requirement:

• abide by the Constitution and laws of the People’s Republic of China, stay loyal to the cause of education, observe the rules and regulations of the University;
• Observe professional ethics and possess a rigorous academic attitude;
• Be familiar with rules of higher education system and the state of higher education both

domestically and abroad;

• Possess an international academic vision and ideas to lead the development of the discipline field;
• Be in good health, able to work onsite during employment.

Positions and Requirements

• Tenure-track Faculty

① 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；have significant influence and academic status both domestically and internationally, able to lead the discipline field in striving towards or reaching globally leading standards；have outstanding leadership and organizational skills. Under 55 years old.

② 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；have 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. Under 45 years old.

③ Associate Professor (Tenure-track):

Strong scientific research and technological innovation capabilities, with high-level achievements in talent cultivation or academic research；have some academic influence both domestically and internationally；have the potential to become an academic leader or outstanding scholar in the discipline field. Under 40 years old.

④ Assistant Professor (Tenure-track):

Have a broad academic horizon, strong innovative thinking skills and a solid research foundation；able to achieve high-level academic results；have substantial potential for academic development. Under 38 years old.

• Post-doctoral Fellows

Under 35 years old, have received doctoral degree of no more than 3 years, be familiar with the rules of higher education system and the state of higher education both domestically and abroad；possess an international academic vision, high academic standards and strong scientific research ability. Exceptional young scholars with outstanding potential may apply for the position of School-appointed assistant professor.

“Yat-sen” Postdoctoral Fellows: Achieve the application requirements for Post-doctoral Fellows, obtained a doctoral degree from a world-class university, or obtained a doctoral degree in a recognized world-class discipline in the industry. Sun Yat-sen University provides competitive salary and benefits for “Yat-sen” Postdoctoral Fellows.

About Sun Yat-sen University

Sun Yat-sen University, founded in 1924 by the Chinese democratic revolutionary Dr. Sun Yat-sen, is a preeminent academic and cultural center and preeminent location for talent development. its campuses are located in the modern metropolis of Guangzhou, formerly known as Canton, the picturesque coastal city of Zhuhai, and Shenzhen, a hub for innovation and technology.

SYSU enjoys a firmly established reputation as a top-ten university nationally and a burgeoning international profile. Built on a multi-disciplinary foundation of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medical sciences, engineering, agriculture and art, SYSU is propelled forward by the continuous pursuit of academic innovation.

In this environment, future academic, industrial, and societal leaders are being forged. SYSU is moving from strength to strength as it strives to become a first-tier world university and global center of learning.

About the School of Business, Sun Yat-sen University

Established in 1985 and consistently ranked No. 1 at Shanghai Ranking’ s” Best Chinese Disciplines” for Business Administration, 2019–2024, the School of Business at Sun Yat-sen University stands among the nation’s foremost institutions for business education and research. As one of Asia’s elite business schools with triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, the School of Business, SYSU, is renowned for fostering visionary leaders and advancing management innovation with global influence.

Global Impact, Rooted in China

Guided by the mission to “Integrate Global Wisdom, Cultivate Innovators, and Advance Societal Progress,” the School of Business, SYSU, has shaped generations of leaders adept at addressing China’s unique challenges while navigating global complexities. Its MBA and EMBA programs are ranked among the Global Top 100 Financial Times, QS, while its MPAcc program holds prestigious international accreditation. The school’s interdisciplinary research excellence spans three frontiers:

Digital Transformation in Management

Healthcare and Innovation Ecosystems

Data-Driven Decision Science

Housing China’s first Big Data Management Behavior and Decision Laboratory (endorsed by the Ministry of Education), the School of Business, SYSU, drives cutting-edge applications in fintech, smart healthcare, and economic security.

Gateway to Opportunity

Strategically located in Guangzhou—the 1,000-year-old commercial hub of the Greater Bay Area—the School of Business, SYSU, bridges global insights with China’s most dynamic economic region. Students engage directly with multinational corporations, tech disruptors, and policy institutions shaping the future of business.

Global Thought Leadership:

Flagship platforms include the China Journal of Accounting Research (CJAR)—the first English journal focused on China’s accounting evolution—and faculty exchange programs with 109 global partner institutions. And the Quarterly Journal of Management, a flagship academic publication committed to becoming China’s leading journal in management research, fostering cutting-edge scholarly dialogues and advancing global insights in the field.

Industry Collaboration: Co-innovating with Fortune 500 firms to tackle challenges in sustainability, digital governance, and strategic transformation.

Join a Legacy of Excellence

With 110+ distinguished faculty, a network spanning 50,000+ alumni, and a community of 4,500+ students including200+doctoral candidates, the School of Business, SYSU, redefines business education at the crossroads of East and West. Explore opportunities to collaborate in one of the world’s fastest-growing innovation ecosystems.

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