University of Waikato Faculty Recruitment 2026: Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor in Economics

University of Waikato Faculty Recruitment 2026: Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor in Economics

The University of Waikato is inviting applications from experienced and research-active academics for the position of Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor in Economics.

The successful candidate will contribute to the supervision, teaching and administration of the University’s PhD programme in Economics. The position is based in Weihai, Shandong, China, where students are taught in English and complete a University of Waikato degree.

Position Details

• University: University of Waikato

• Position: Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor in Economics

• Discipline: Economics

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Location: Weihai, Shandong, China

• Area: Accounting / Economics / Finance

• Advertisement Date: 6 August 2026

About the Role

The appointed academic will contribute to:

• Teaching within the Economics programme

• Supervision of PhD students

• Academic and programme administration

• Research and scholarly activities

• Supporting the development and delivery of high-quality economics education in an international environment

The role requires an academic who can work effectively with students studying in English and contribute actively to the University’s research and teaching objectives.

Eligibility and Experience

Applicants are expected to have:

• A PhD in Economics or a closely related discipline

• Demonstrated experience teaching both large and small groups of students

• Experience working with students for whom English is not their first language

• An established academic publication record

• Strong research credentials appropriate to the academic level applied for

• Ability to contribute effectively to postgraduate and PhD supervision

An understanding of China and Chinese culture would be considered advantageous.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the University of Waikato’s official recruitment portal and review the detailed position description corresponding to the Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor level.

Official University Website: University of Waikato

Application Deadline

The closing date is not visible in the provided advertisement screenshot. Candidates are advised to verify the current deadline and complete application requirements on the official recruitment listing before applying.

This opportunity may particularly suit established Economics academics interested in combining research, doctoral supervision and international teaching experience in China.

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