Research Assistant Professor / Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Marketing and International Busine

Lingnan University  is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) with the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. Lingnan University is a global leader in providing quality education focusing on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a leading research-intensive liberal arts institution in the digital era.

Lingnan University’s Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, School of Data Science, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Interdisciplinary Studies run undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate programmes. Its liberal arts education model blends the arts, science, and elements around human and humanities. Lingnan University strives to enhance innovation and technology research to drive a positive impact in the society and the world. Building upon Lingnan University’s existing strength in combining the best of the Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions, the University will leverage its geographical strength in the Northern Metropolis and pioneer the liberal arts education model in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond. Further information about Lingnan University is available at

Applications are now invited for the following posts:

Research Assistant Professor / Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Marketing and International Business
(Post Ref.: 24/212)

The Department of Marketing and International Business ( would like to invite applications for the above-mentioned posts.

The appointees are expected to conduct high quality research which leads to publication in top tier journals. They will be required to teach, conduct research and perform service. The Department offers undergraduate, postgraduate and full-time Master of Science in Marketing and International Business programmes.

General Requirements
Applicants should have a PhD degree in Marketing or relevant discipline. They should provide information on their research and publication record. The main responsibilities of this post are to i) apply for external competitive research grants; ii) publish papers in high quality journals; and iii) provide research assistance, while some teaching duties are also required. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.

Lingnan University is fully committed to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research. The appointee should demonstrate commitment to teaching and research excellence. Applicants are required to provide information on their research records and evidence of quality teaching. Administrative experience will be an advantage.

Appointment
The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointees. Appointments will normally be made on a fixed-term contract of up to three years.

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click Apply Now to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will start from late May 2024 and will continue until the posts are filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. TThe University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, or to fill the posts by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.