Department of Business Administration

About us

Fudan University is one of the top-tier universities in China. The School of Management has been accredited by AACSB and EQUIS for over ten years. In the 2025 UT Dallas Top 100 Business School Research Rankings (2020-2024), the school secured the 66th position globally while retaining its No.1 ranking in Chinese mainland, demonstrating consistent progress with its position steadily ascending for ten consecutive years. The school has always stood at the forefront of the times and developed itself with entrepreneurial spirits.

The Department of Business Administration was established in 1920. It was one of the three founding departments that constituted the restored School of Management in 1985 and was one of the earliest departments at Fudan University. The department represents the school, a founding member and a significant sponsor, to collaborate with the International Association of Chinese Management Research (IACMR) to facilitate Chinese management research and education among scholars, educators, practitioners, and policymakers. The Department of Business Administration has two doctoral programs, General Management and Oriental Management, and includes disciplines of strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship, Organizational behavior and human resource management, International business, and Strategic leadership.

As China’s economic and financial center, Shanghai is responsible for the new era. To embrace a national science and technology innovation strategy, Shanghai launched STAR Market (Sci-Tech Innovation Board) in 2019 to encourage the growth and development of Sci-Tech start-ups in China. This strategic action makes Shanghai a perfect place for management scholars to explore new phenomena in business practice. We invite international and domestic applicants for faculty positions at all levels (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor), specifically in the following four domains:

• Strategic management, innovation, and entrepreneurship
• Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership
• Organization theory
• International Business and Digital Globalization

Qualifications

Candidates should have or be close to obtaining a Ph.D. degree in related research fields in world-known business schools. Strong candidates should be willing to work on responsible and high-quality research and to pursue the truth and integrity, and publish in internationally and domestically recognized journals. Candidates whose research plans are consistent with the school’s vision have priority in the selection process.

Qualifications vary for different levels of faculty positions:

• Assistant Professor

Candidates should show strong potential in research and teaching.

1. Demonstrate rigorous academic training received and the potential for conducting independent research of high quality.

2. Exhibit proficiency in both Chinese and English communication, along with the capability to teach undergraduate courses effectively.

3. Show a strong desire to develop within the academic community.

4. Demonstrate a commitment to contributing to the advancement of the school and the department, as well as a willingness to collaborate with faculty members.

• Associate Professor

    Candidates are expected to possess a strong background in both research and teaching, with a demonstrated ability and interest in undergraduate and MBA teaching.

1. A current position as an Associate Professor at an international or domestic business school, or as an Assistant Professor with a proven record of outstanding research.

2. Demonstrate the capability to conduct independent research and publish in high-quality journals as either the first or corresponding author.

3. A solid track record in teaching.

4. A demonstrated willingness to support the development of the school and department, along with a collaborative spirit to work with departmental faculty.

• Professor

    Candidates are expected to possess an international reputation and a significant impact within their respective research fields, as well as a strong interest or capability in teaching MBA/EMBA courses.

1. A Professorship at a recognized international or domestic business school, or an Associate Professorship with an exemplary record of research accomplishments.

2. Demonstrate substantial influence in a relevant research domain, with notable publications in leading management journals as either the first or corresponding author.

3. A proven track record of effective teaching is required.

4. Exhibit the ability and interest to contribute to both the international and local academic communities, as well as to practical community.

5. A commitment to the development of the school and department is essential, along with the ability to independently lead a research group and support the growth of junior faculty members.

The School of Management at Fudan University offers competitive salary, research funds and housing support for qualified candidates.

Application

Please submit the “FDSM Faculty Application 2025- Business Administration” application package to hrfdms@fudan.edu.cn. The required application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, published or working paper samples, teaching statement, and evaluation (if any). Three letters of recommendation are required for the Assistant Professor level at the time of application, in the application package, or sent by the recommender in separate emails directly to hrfdms@fudan.edu.cn. Three letters of recommendation are required for the Associate Professor and Full Professor positions no later than the department interview is conducted.

The application review process will start in June 2025. The interviews for selected candidates will be conducted at AOM, online or in person, based on the situation.

Contact Information

Ms. Zhou
Faculty Development Office,
School of Management, Fudan University
670 Guoshun Road,
Shanghai 200433
Tel: 86-21-25011470
Email: hrfdms@fudan.edu.cn
Website: http://www.fdsm.fudan.edu.cn