"Assistant Professor in Finance"

The Department of Economics and Finance in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph invites applications from candidates with research and teaching expertise in finance for two positions at the Assistant Professor level. The anticipated start date is flexible. Candidates will hold, or will have nearly completed, a Ph.D. in finance, economics or related field, with the requirement that they be able to demonstrate that they will establish themselves as recognized scholars, producing internationally recognized research, and be good teachers at all levels.

The Department of Economics and Finance (https://www.uoguelph.ca/economics/) is a research-intensive academic unit consisting of 32 faculty members, and offers a range of academic programs leading to the degrees: BA, BComm, MA, and PhD. The Department is also an integral part of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph. The School delivers one of the largest undergraduate business programs in Ontario with over 4,000 students currently enrolled, and offers a wide range of specialized programs in business and economics across undergraduate, graduate, and professional education. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program; produce research with impact that will be funded by federal granting agencies; and have the pedagogic ability to teach and supervise both undergraduate and graduate students.

Application ProcessApplicants must submit their application online via Econ Job Market (https://econjobmarket.org/positions/11717). Do not click on APPLY now. Interested applicants should submit: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and samples of research papers. Applicants must also arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be uploaded directly by their referees. We will start reviewing applications on September 15, 2025 with the aim of having initial rounds of interviews in mid-October. The deadline to apply for this position is November 15, 2025, or until a suitable candidate is found.

Questions about this position may be directed to Johanna Goertz, Chair, Department of Economics and Finance, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph, defchair@uoguelph.ca.