Assistant Professor in Finance

University of Guelph

  • Guelph, ON
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 15 jours
Position Title / Rank: Assistant Professor in FinanceDepartment: Department of Economics and FinancePosition Description: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 ( ) 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.The University of Guelph resides on the traditional lands and territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and Huron Wendat. These lands are now home to a rich diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. We offer our respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours and affirm our responsibility to realize our commitments to reconciliation through ongoing action. We are guided in this work by , the Indigenous Initiatives Strategy.The University of Guelph is the third largest employer in Guelph, a city of approximately 140,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of about 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across over 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.Application ProcessApplicants must submit their application online via Econ Job Market ( ). 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 FinanceGordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph,Date Posted:
Deadline: November 15, 2025, or until a suitable candidate is found.The University of Guelph commits to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Inclusion is a core pillar of , our strategic plan, which pledges to “transform our human resources, governance and student services and practices across the University to enable us to recruit a diverse student, faculty and staff body and support them in achieving their personal, professional and scholarly goals.” The University commits to creating and maintaining “equitable work environments that empower us in our pursuit of student, faculty and staff success, research excellence, innovation and impact.”The University of Guelph invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We strongly welcome and encourage applications from members of designated groups in employment, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.The University of Guelph recognizes that career paths can be diverse and career interruptions may occur. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like considerations given to the impact of any circumstances, such as (but not limited to) those due to health and/or family reasons, that may have affected an applicant's record of achievement. You are not required to disclose these circumstances in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these circumstances do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting Johanna Goertz, Chair, Department of Economics and FinanceGordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph,

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