Waikato Management School
The University of Waikato Joint Institute with Hangzhou City University (NZUWI), based in China
- Amazing opportunity to teach Finance
- Apply your experience of working in an international organisation
- A competitive benefits package is on offer for you and your family
About the role - Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga
We have an opportunity for a dedicated and motivated academic to contribute to teaching courses in the areas of Finance in the Bachelor of Business (Major in Finance), taught at the Joint Institute.
Current salary range for Lecturer will be in the range of CNY380,000 to CNY455,000 per year; and for Senior Lecturers will be in the range of CNY465,000 to CNY540,000 dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.
For more information on the role please see the position descriptions links Lecturer and Senior Lecturer. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Professor Anna Strutt, Academic Director WMS Asia Programmes, anna.strutt@waikato.ac.nz
Who are you? - Ko wai koe?
Successful candidates will hold a PhD in Finance, Econometrics or Economics, and have an established publication record and be able to demonstrate experience in teaching to large and small groups of students for whom English is not their first language.
Candidates for the position of Lecturer are expected to demonstrate a developing research profile with at least two or more publications. Candidates for the position of Senior Lecturer are expected to demonstrate an internationally recognised research profile with at least five or more publications (including some in journals that are highly ranked, as evidenced by rankings such as ABDC at the A or A* level) as well as supervision experience and the ability to attract research funding.
Experience working in an international organisation is essential. Knowledge of Chinese culture, experience of teaching across cultures and the ability to work with students for whom English is not their first language are all important requirements.
Who are we? - Ko wai mātou?
We are proud of our Joint Institute with Hangzhou City University which is designated as an Institute authorised to deliver NZ (University of Waikato) and Chinese (Ministry of Education) accredited degrees. Currently the Institute offers undergraduate degrees in Media, Design and Finance. All teaching is conducted in English. Into its fifth year of operation, the Institute in Hangzhou has 16 staff and an enrolment of 1,000 students.
The Waikato Management School is a Triple Crown Accredited (AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA) business school. The School is respected nationally and internationally for its engagement with students and the business community, the high quality of teaching and commitment to research excellence. We empower people to grow thriving businesses, a thriving society, and a thriving world. Our expertise grows knowledge, our student experience grows careers and our deeps connections with business and society amplify the impact of Waikato education.
Why should you apply for this position? - He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe?
A competitive benefits package is on offer for the appointee (and partner and dependent children, where relevant) which includes either on campus accommodation or a contribution towards off campus rented accommodation, contributions towards relocation and international school and pre-school tuition fees, payment for work visa, medical insurance costs and one return economy airfare per annum to return to home country, if border restrictions allow.
The appointment will be a foreign expert, and employment compliant with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment as a foreign expert with regard to obtaining work permits and visas. All applications need to be submitted online via the links below.
