Peking University

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The Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD) was initiated by Chinese President XI Jinping during the High-Level Roundtable on South-South Cooperation at the 70th Anniversary Celebration of the United Nations in New York on September 26, 2015. The Institute provides both degree education and non-degree executive training programs for middle-senior level officials, managers and researchers from government, academia, the media, NGOs and other organizations in developing countries.

The Institute is committed to the education of leaders for developing countries, achieving excellence in national development research and establishing a platform for global cooperation. The Institute is devoted to promoting equitable, inclusive and sustainable growth by sharing knowledge and experience on public leadership and national development with other developing countries.

The Institute is now offering 3 tenure-track positions at all levels in all fields, particularly in development economics and public economics. Teaching will be conducted in English at graduate levels. A Ph.D. is required in social sciences, preferably in economics, political science, public policy and sociology. A normal teaching load of 8 credits per year (equivalent of two courses, one of which should be compulsory at least) is required. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with respective qualifications and experiences.