Assistant or Associate Professor in Finance

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Guelph is seeking applications for two tenure-track positions in Finance, one at the Assistant Professor level and the other at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidates will contribute to a research-intensive environment, focusing on impactful research and effective teaching, with a start date of July 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• Near completion of a Ph.D. is acceptable.
• Focus on establishing impactful research.
• Demonstrating effective teaching at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research program.
• Secure funding from federal agencies.
• Demonstrate pedagogic excellence in teaching.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Scholarship

Education

Ph.D. in Finance, Economics, or related field

Job description

Location:

Guelph, CA, N1G 2W1

Position Details

• Primary Category: Faculty, Librarian, and Veterinarian
• Division: Gordon S Lang School of Business and Economics
• Requisition ID: 887
• Position Title / Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor in Finance
• Department: Department of Economics and Finance

Position Description

The Department of Economics and Finance at the University of Guelph invites applications for two tenure-track positions in finance, one at the Assistant Professor level and the other at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The expected start date is July 1, 2025. Candidates should have or be near completion of a Ph.D. in finance, economics, or a related field, with a focus on establishing themselves as recognized scholars with an impactful research record, and demonstrating effective teaching at all levels.

The Department is research-intensive, with 26 faculty members, offering BA, BComm, MA, and PhD degrees. It is part of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, which delivers one of Ontario’s largest undergraduate business programs with over 4,000 students. The successful candidate will develop an independent research program, secure funding from federal agencies, and demonstrate pedagogic excellence in teaching and supervising students.

About the University of Guelph

The University is the third-largest employer in Guelph, a city of approximately 130,000, located about an hour west of Toronto. It is a top-ranked Canadian comprehensive university with over 30,000 students across various academic units, committed to student learning, innovative research, and global collaboration. The university's mission is to 'Improve Life,' emphasizing social responsibility, international development, and addressing global issues.

Application Process

Applicants should submit their application online via Econ Job Market, including a cover letter, CV, research samples, and arrange for three confidential reference letters to be uploaded by referees. The deadline is December 6, 2024. For questions, contact Johanna Goertz at [e-mail].

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. The university values diversity and inclusion and provides accommodations for applicants during the recruitment process.