ZIBS Faculty Recruitment

About ZJU

Established in 1897, Zhejiang University (2025 QS Ranking: 47) (https://www.zju.edu.cn/english/) has always adhered to the tradition of “Seeking Truth and Pursuing Innovation” as the university motto, with the world development as its responsibility and pursuit for truth as its goal.

About ZIBS

Based in China and with a global focus, Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS) （https://zibs.zju.edu.cn/enzibs/ ）aims to build a science & technology-focused premier global business school from China, by upholding the “5i” philosophy of being “international, interdisciplinary, innovative, inclusive and integrative”, with continued emphases on 3 strategic pillars – Global ZIBS, Digital ZIBS, and the ZIBS Ecosystem.

ZIBS offers five postgraduate programs, namely Master of China Studies (MCS), international Master of Business Administration (iMBA), international Master of Finance (iMF), international Master of Fine Arts (iMFA) and international Master of Data Science (iMDS), one undergraduate program in Global Communication and Management (GCM) for international students, as well as executive education programs.

ZIBS currently has multiple faculty positions open for application and is seeking to attract outstanding talents with international vision to contribute to its global development and education mission. Faculty of ZIBS devote to excellent international business education by playing a leading role in teaching, research as well as social service with academic accomplishments and expertise.

Positions

Based on the development needs of its programs and disciplines, Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor are open for application at ZIBS. Through global recruitment, we strive to build a high-level full-time faculty team with global vision and international education background.

The contract of employment will be held with Zhejiang University. Tenure-track contract is for six years, subject to a satisfactory formal review at the end of year five. It is intended that the post-holder will then move to a standard University academic open-ended contract at the end of year six.

Research Areas

Digital Innovations (Big Data Business Analytics, Fintech, Digital Transformation), Marketing, Accounting, Corporate finance, Operations Management, Leadership and organizational behavior, etc.

Requirements

Full Professor

Well-known scholars, academicians and highly-cited scholars in his/her own areas, with extensive experience in teaching and research as well as the ability to lead the development of disciplines.

Associate Professor

Assistant professor or above in world renowned universities, strong candidates of national young talent programs.

Assistant Professor

Young talents show academic potential and are competitive in the application of national and provincial talent programs (applicants with postdoctoral research experience will be preferred).

Work and Living Conditions

1. Academic environment: Enjoying the top academic reputation of Zhejiang University, open and inclusive research environment and international education conditions built by a collegial internationalized faculty;
2. Research support: Start-up fund will be commensurate in line with qualifications, plus strong support for allocation of doctor/master students and postdoctoral recruitment quota. A bilingual campus with international efficient administrative and service structure;
3. Remuneration and benefits: Annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and competitive with international norms; Relocation allowance will be available for overseas applicants.
4. Housing arrangement: Rental of fully furnished apartment, or purchase of an on-campus Hainashire apartment;
5. Other support: Enrollment of children in preferred local schools; Assist in permanent residence permit application for foreign faculty; Fine medical services provided by the two branch sections of the affiliated hospitals of ZJU in the neighborhood, etc.

Application

The applicant shall provide the following application materials (in PDF format) to the email address [email protected] by November 30th, with the email subject titled Name – Position Applied For.

1. A detailed CV (please include your current email address, phone number, address, and attach a recent color ID photo or provide the photo separately);
2. A cover letter;
3. A research statement;
4. A teaching statement;
5. Three recommendation letters;
6. Three representative publications or other innovative research achievements;
7. Identification documents (non-Mainland China residents can provide passports or other identification documents);
8. Educational and degree certificates

Contact

Contact: Ms. ZHU

Tel: +86-571-87572366

Email: [email protected]

*Qualified applicants will usually receive email notification within 2–3 weeks after submission; otherwise, it will be assumed that they did not pass the initial screening.