"Assistant Professor in Finance"

Lakehead University invites applications for one (1) tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Finance in the Faculty of Business Administration at the Thunder Bay campus. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualification of a successful candidate. The expected start date of the position is August 1, 2026.

The Faculty of Business Administration at Lakehead is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The Faculty offers the Honours Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Administration programs at the undergraduate level, the Masters of Science in Management and the Masters of Business Administration at the graduate level, and several certificates and diplomas. The Faculty is also one of the very few Canadian institutions that offers an International Dual Degree. Faculty members have a strong research record and publish in the areas of Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, and Strategic Management. The Faculty values its connections to the community and provides experiential learning opportunities to its students. The Finance major in the Honours Bachelor of Commerce program in the Faculty participates in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program.

The tenure-track position will involve an active program of scholarly research, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Finance, supervision of Masters students’ research, and service contributions to the Faculty and the University.

Eligible candidates will have a Ph.D. in Finance (or be close to completion). A demonstrated record of research and teaching in Finance and experience with experiential learning and course development are highly desired. Experience with the CFA program and teaching graduate courses in Finance is an asset.

Review of applications will begin on February 2, 2026. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # BUSI-2024-25-02 should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications (or manuscripts), evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outline, and teaching evaluation for previously taught courses), and the names and contact information of three references. A completed confirmation of eligibility to work in Canada form must accompany your package. This form is available on our website at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunities.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to

Dr. Wing Him Yeung
Chair, Appointment Committee
Faculty of Business Administration
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Email: position.business@lakeheadu.ca