College of Management of Yuan Ze University Faculty Position Opening in Finance

1 . Faculty Position Opening in Finance ( 2026 )

Institution : College of Management , Yuan Ze University ( YZU )

Position : Full-Time Assistant Professor , Associate Professor , or Professor

Location : Taoyuan , Taiwan

The College of Management at Yuan Ze University invites applications for 1 – 2 tenure-track faculty positions in the Finance discipline . We are seeking dynamic scholars with strong research potential and a commitment to excellence in teaching .

2 . Key Dates

  • Application Deadline : February 28 , 2026 ( Review on a rolling basis )
  • Appointment Start Date : August 1 , 2026 ( Academic Year 115 )

3 . Research & Teaching Areas

We welcome candidates with expertise in the following areas :

  1. Finance : Corporate Finance , Asset Pricing , Investments , Asset Management , Financial Institutions , Behavioral Finance .
  2. FinTech & Digital Innovation : Blockchain Applications , DeFi , RegTech , Algorithmic Trading , Digital Currency .
  3. Financial Data Science & AI : Quantitative Investment , Machine Learning in Finance , Financial Big Data , Text Mining , Smart Decision Making .
  4. Sustainable Finance ( ESG ) : Green Finance , Climate Risk , Impact Investing , Socially Responsible Investment .

4 . Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Finance , Financial Data Science , Computer Science , Information Management , Economics , or related fields from an accredited institution .
  • Capability to teach in English ( EMI - English as a Medium of Instruction ) .
  • Demonstrated ability to publish in high-quality academic journals . Candidates with high research potential are strongly preferred .

5 . Competitive Compensation & Incentives

YZU offers a highly competitive package to support faculty development :

  • Recruitment Bonus ( Up to 6 Years ) :
    • Assistant Professor : Additional NT$150,000 per year .
    • Associate Professor : Additional NT$170,000 per year .
    • Note : This bonus is granted for up to six years , with a performance evaluation waiver for the first three years .
  • Professor Allowance : Upon promotion to Full Professor , faculty members receive a permanent monthly allowance of NT$18,000 ( approx. NT$216,000/year ) .
  • Teaching Load Reduction : Reduced teaching load by 3 credits per semester for the first two years to support research initiation .
  • Research Start-up Grant : Up to NT$300,000 ( one-time ) for new faculty , plus subsidies for paper editing and international conference travel .
  • Performance Pay : Additional merit-based bonuses available for outstanding research performance .

6 . Application Materials

  1. Faculty Qualification Review Form ( MOE format ) .
  2. Curriculum Vitae ( CV ) and Autobiography ( including education , experience , and research interests ) .
  3. Photocopy of Ph.D. Diploma .
    • Note : Foreign degrees must be verified by a Taiwan overseas representative office . If verification is pending due to time constraints , a signed affidavit or electronic copy may be submitted first for the application review . Verification will be required upon hiring .
  4. Official Ph.D. Transcript ( Foreign degrees require verification as above ) .
  5. Teacher's Certificate ( if available ) .
  6. List of Academic Publications ( indicating sources ) and a summary of research achievements .
  7. Representative Publications ( within the past 5 years ) .
  8. Two Letters of Recommendation ( sent directly by referees via email or sealed envelope ) .
  9. Statement of Future Research & Teaching Plan .

7 . How to Apply

  • Deadline : February 28 , 2026 ( Based on postmark or email date ) .
  • Format : Please submit both hard copy and digital files ( merged into a single PDF ; cloud link acceptable for large files ) .
  • Mailing Address :
    • Ms. Jenny Yu ( Personnel Office )
    • College of Management , Yuan Ze University
    • 135 Yuan-Tung Road , Chung-Li District , Taoyuan City 320315 , Taiwan
    • ( Please mark " Application for Full-time Faculty Position " on the envelope )

8 . Contact Information