The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) is a non-profit private liberal-arts-oriented university with six Schools (Business, Communication, Decision Sciences, Humanities and Social Science, Translation and Foreign Languages, and Transdisciplinary Studies), and about 9,000 full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students. With its unique “Liberal + Professional” education model, HSUHK nurtures caring professionals with a global vision and responsible leadership.
Aspiring to be a leading private university in the region, HSUHK prioritises stellar undergraduate education and research informed postgraduate education, supported by excellent student learning experience, impactful research and purposeful engagement. HSUHK places strategic importance on regional engagement and international partnership, which create a productive learning and research environment for students and scholars working creatively and innovatively with a strong interdisciplinary orientation.
HSUHK has earned various international recognitions. In the AppliedHE’s ALL ASIA Private University Ranking 2026, it secured 7th place across Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau. HSUHK ranked 23rd in both Business and Management and Economics and Finance and 24th in Social Sciences and Humanities among this region’s top universities in the Research.com Top Universities and Top Scientists Rankings 2026. The MSc in Global Supply Chain Management programme achieved 84th place globally in the QS International Trade Rankings 2025. Additionally, HSUHK’s School of Business obtained AACSB International accreditation in 2023, a mark of excellence held by only 6% of the world’s leading business schools. HSUHK was also ranked among the top 200 worldwide on “Quality Education” and “Decent Work and Economic Growth” in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2021.
The University now invites applications for the following position:
Associate Professor/Assistant Professor – Department of Economics and Finance
(Ref: AssoP/AsstP (EAF) 2026-10-30)
Responsibilities:
- Plan, develop, coordinate, and deliver modules in areas such as Finance, Economics, Real Estate Development, Investment, International Finance, Financial Institutions/Markets, FinTech, and ESG;
- Contribute actively to programme development, management, and validation;
- Engage in high-quality research and scholarly activities; and
- Participate in student development and administrative duties.
Applicants should:
- Possess a PhD in Finance, Economics, or a closely related discipline;
- Have solid teaching and research experience in relevant fields;
- Have a strong record of tertiary teaching at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels, and international exposure is preferred;
- Have a demonstrable research output and publications;
- Possess a high level of subject knowledge and competence in the discipline; and
- Have an excellent command of written and spoken English.
Potential applicants are welcome to contact Professor Roman Matousek, Head of the Department of Economics and Finance (rmatousek@hsu.edu.hk), for informal inquiries regarding the position.
The appointee is expected to assume duty in August 2027. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicant should click the 'Apply' button and apply. The University reserves the right not to fill the position in this exercise.
Applicants who are not invited to an interview within three months may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information received will be treated in strict confidence, and the data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request.
The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability by guarantee, is an equal opportunity employer.
