Applications are invited for up to 3 positions at the rank of Assistant Professor and one position at the rank of Full Professor. All accounting-related disciplines will be considered. Candidates for the assistant professor rank should possess a Ph.D. in accounting or be very close to completion. Selection will be based on potential for publications in reputable accounting journals. For the full professor rank, a proven record of publications in the reputable accounting journals is also required. JOB DESCRIPTION The positions are all for three academic years and are subject to renewal. Primary duties include teaching a course per year and writing research papers publishable in reputable international academic journals. COMPENSATION: Full Professor Up to RMB800,000 a year (about USD 100,000) Assistant Professor Up to RMB300,000 a year (about USD 40,000) ABOUT THE INSTITUTE FOR FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING STUDIES: The Ministry of Education of China recently decided to establish the Institute for Financial and Accounting Studies at Ximen University as a national key research base to produce quality research in accounting and finance and to publish papers in reputable international accounting and finance journals. The institute also offers research-oriented courses to graduate students in accounting and finance For information on Xiamen University, see: http://www.xmu.edu.cn/ APPLICATION PROCEDURE A letter of application with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of specific research and teaching interests, summaries of teaching evaluations (if available), and the names of three referees should be sent to: Ms Cindy Xie Secretary to Recruiting Committee Institute for Financial and Accounting Studies Xiamen University Xiamen, 361005 P. R. China Tel: 86-592-2187763 Fax: 86-592-2181787 E-mail：xy3388@xmu.edu.cn Electronic applications are encouraged (MS Word preferred). Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.