"Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Finance"

About the Team

The University of Alberta School of Business is one of the world's leading institutions for business education and research. As the first and longest continually accredited business school in Canada, it is also one of the country's largest, with 70 faculty members, 2,100 undergraduate students, and 950 graduate students. Since its inception in 1916, the school's innovative thinking, entrepreneurial spirit, and leadership have shaped communities and businesses around the world. With a vision to develop and inspire entrepreneurial leaders from Alberta for the world, the School excels in research, teaching, and external engagement.

Description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

The successful candidate will be offered a tenured or tenure-track appointment with the rank of Assistant or Associate or Full Professor, which is in accordance with the AASUA agreement, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Location

This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Department of Finance in the Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, invites applications for 1 full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty position in Finance. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach Finance courses in undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Conduct and publish research in top-tier Finance journals.
• Contribute service to the School’s academic activities.
• Actively support and help develop the Alberta School of Business’s PhD program.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Completion of a PhD from an accredited program in a relevant area (e.g., finance, economics).
• Candidates close to PhD completion may be considered, with appointment contingent on completing the PhD by an agreed-upon date.
• Excellent research record or strong potential for publication in top Finance journals.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Appointments at a more senior level (Associate or Full Professor) may be considered depending on qualifications and experience.
• For an associate/full professor appointment, we require a reputation for making high quality contributions to top Finance journals and evidence of teaching excellence.

Application Instructions

Please click "Apply Now" and submit the following in one PDF document:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• List of Publications
• Research Plan
• Statement of Teaching Interests
• Any Available Teaching Ratings
• Names of three references who have been asked to send confidential letters of assessment

Please have your references send their letters of assessment by e-mail (PDF files) to:

Dr. Felipe Aguerrevere, Chair
Department of Finance
Alberta School of Business
Email to: financechair@ualberta.ca