Full-time faculty position in Finance (M/F/X)

Position environment: Located in the historic centre of the City of Namur, capital of Wallonia, the University of Namur, with more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programmes and its 11 research institutes and 11 technology platforms, welcomes nearly 8,000 students and doctoral students each year in its 7 faculties and has more than 1,300 staff members, including more than 800 researchers. Within the University of Namur, the Faculty EMCP (Economics Management Communication Politics) has nearly 1,800 students and 250 staff members, including 40 permanent academics and 70 researchers/doctoral students, spread over 3 schools. It offers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs in management and economics, as well as in political science and information and communication. Its members conduct cutting-edge research in many areas of expertise.

The successful candidate will join the UNamur School of Management (UNSM). The 60 academic and scientific members of the UNSM contribute to bachelor's programmes and organize master’s and doctoral programs with a strong focus on themes related to finance, service management/marketing, entrepreneurship and innovation, and information management. Its members develop research in these themes within 3 research institutes and collaborate with multiple companies and organizations.

Job description: The activities associated with the position are equally subdivided into research, teaching activities and administrative activities. The candidate is expected to show expertise in Finance and to develop both research and teaching activities in this area. Teaching will mainly take place in master’s programmes in management and management engineering and in the associated bachelor’s programmes at the University of Namur.

More generally, the applicant will: be responsible for teaching courses at various study levels; supervise master’s theses and doctoral dissertations; be involved in research programs within the Center for Research in Finance and Management (CeReFiM).

Through research activities, the applicant will contribute to raise the university’s profile by publishing in reputable journals, obtaining external funding, and enlarging the network.

The candidate is expected to contribute to the dynamics of the UNSM, research center/institute and faculty and will be involved in administrative responsibilities.

Profile: The applicant has a doctoral/PhD degree in Management, Economics, or equivalent; a solid research track record; excellent teaching skills; the aptitude to incorporate research into teachings; proficiency in French (minimum B2 level) or commitment to achieve it; good command of English.

Assets include visits to other institutions, creativity in teaching, ability to collaborate with the business world, and experience in teaching various audiences.

Additional information: Further information can be obtained from Prof. Corentin BURNAY at direction.unsm@unamur.be. The appointment is expected to start on February 1st or September 1st, 2026. The contract is for three years followed by a tenured position upon evaluation.