Description
China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in management information systems and operations management in the Department of Economics and Decision Sciences. While candidates at all ranks will be considered, preference will be given to senior assistant professors and above. The school’s working language is English. Faculty members may choose to be based at any of CEIBS’ Chinese mainland campuses in Shanghai, Beijing, or Shenzhen.
Candidates across all areas of management information systems and operations management – particularly those with expertise in AI, big data, and machine learning –must hold a PhD (or equivalent degree) from a highly regarded doctoral programme, or be near completion. Junior candidates should demonstrate strong potential for publication in leading academic journals and a clear commitment to teaching excellence, while senior candidates are expected to have a strong track record in both research and teaching. Successful applicants are expected to pursue a rigorous, sustained research agenda, contribute actively to the school’s intellectual community, and teach at the MBA and executive levels.
CEIBS offers one of the most competitive faculty compensation packages globally, commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition to an internationally attractive base salary, the school provides a comprehensive range of benefits, including a generous housing allowance, education support for children attending international schools, premium family medical insurance, and a private pension plan. The school also offers generous research funding and reduced teaching loads in recognition of high-quality scholarly publications, thereby supporting faculty in achieving research excellence.
To apply, assistant professor applicants should visit https://apply.interfolio.com/178408 to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), and three reference letters. Senior applicants should visit https://apply.interfolio.com/114701 to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement accompanied with up to 3 representative papers, teaching statement accompanied with relevant evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact details of three referees. Inquiries regarding the positions may be directed to Ms. Daisy Li at ldaisy@ceibs.edu. All applications will be treated confidentially and will be reviewed until the positions are filled.
About CEIBS
Founded in 1994 as a non-profit joint venture between the Chinese Government and the European Union, CEIBS is widely regarded as one of the leading business schools in Asia. The school offers a full range of degree programmes, including the MBA – ranked No. 1 in Asia by the Financial Times since 2017, the Finance MBA, Part-time MBA, Global MiM (Switzerland), EMBA, Global EMBA – ranked among the global top two by the Financial Times since 2020, Hospitality EMBA, DBA (Switzerland), PhD, and a broad portfolio of Executive Education programmes. CEIBS operates campuses in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Zurich, and Accra.
CEIBS is accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB. Its faculty are internationally recognised for combining China Depth with Global Breadth in their research and teaching. The school’s research excellence is reflected in its strong performance in global scholarly rankings. In March 2025, a record eighteen CEIBS faculty members were included in Elsevier’s Highly Cited Chinese Researchers (2024) list – the highest number among all business schools in China. In September 2025, seven CEIBS professors were listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (2025). These achievements underscore the school’s growing impact on global management scholarship and its continued commitment to academic excellence.
Requirements
Candidates across all areas of management information systems and operations management – particularly those with expertise in AI, big data, and machine learning –must hold a PhD (or equivalent degree) from a highly regarded doctoral programme, or be near completion. Junior candidates should demonstrate strong potential for publication in leading academic journals and a clear commitment to teaching excellence, while senior candidates are expected to have a strong track record in both research and teaching.
