National Cheng Kung University, Department of Economics,
Tainan, Taiwan


Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor/ Professor
Section: International: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Tainan City, TAIWAN
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in Tainan, Taiwan, invites applications for tenure-track positions at all ranks, beginning in August 2027. All fields of economics are welcome. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in economics or a related field by December 31, 2026, and demonstrate strong research potential and teaching ability in English or Mandarin. Applicants should indicate their desired rank in their cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Virtual interviews may be arranged.

NCKU provides a comprehensive benefits package, including national health insurance, a pension plan, and government employee insurance. Faculty may also receive living allowances for marriage, childbirth, and children’s education, as well as access to on-campus housing, and the university actively supports research initiatives and academic development.

Requirements:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Job market paper/samples of recent research
• Official transcripts (only for applicants for assistant professorships)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Doctoral diploma

Instructions: Please upload materials online using the AEA JOE platform.

Contact: Department of Economics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan. E-mail: em56300@email.ncku.edu.tw

Application deadline: [11/28/2026]