JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST

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Division of Social Science
School of Humanities and Social Science
Faculty Position in Applied Economics

JOE ID Number: 2023-02_111472379
Date Posted: 09/20/2023
Date Inactive: 01/31/2024
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Faculty Position in Applied Economics
Section: International:Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: HONG KONG
JEL Classifications:
A -- General Economics and Teaching
H -- Public Economics
I -- Health, Education, and Welfare
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
N -- Economic History
O -- Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
Keywords:
Development Economics
Environment Economics
Health Economics
Economic History
Industrial Organization
Labor and Public Finance
Research Methodology
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Division of Social Science at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology seeks to fill positions in Applied Economics. The University is an English-speaking research university with international faculty. The Division of Social Science is highly ranked internationally. We invite applications of all ranks (Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor).

For more information about the Division, please visit https://sosc.hkust.edu.hk.

Applicants should have a PhD degree and experience in applied research in any major economics field(s), including development, environment, health, history, industrial organization, labor and public finance. Strong training in research methodology is preferred. Successful candidates are expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. Housing benefits will also be provided where applicable. Initial appointment at Associate/Assistant Professor rank will normally be on a three-year contract, renewable subject to mutual agreement. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Review of applications will start on 1 December 2023 and the search will continue until the positions are filled.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Link
Application deadline: 01/31/2024
Reference Instructions:
Associate (untenured)/Assistant Professor applicants should arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be sent via interfolio.

For tenured positions, references will be solicited only after both sides agree to proceed with the process of appointment.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, a sample publication, and teaching records electronically via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/131208.

Associate (untenured)/Assistant Professor applicants should arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be sent via interfolio. For tenured positions, references will be solicited only after both sides agree to proceed with the process of appointment.