Assistant Professor, Finance

Mount Royal University; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Professor in Finance to join their dynamic faculty. This tenure-track position focuses on teaching and research, offering the opportunity to engage with students through various finance courses, including advanced corporate finance and financial risk management. The successful candidate will contribute to a vibrant academic community and collaborate with industry partners, enhancing the educational experience. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for passionate educators looking to make a significant impact in the field of finance.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Winter holiday closure

Personal days

Free recreation centre membership

Qualifications

• PhD in Finance or ABD required from an accredited institution.
• Active research program in finance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach finance courses including advanced corporate finance and risk management.
• Conduct research and liaise with industry partners.

Skills

Teaching proficiency

Research in finance

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Finance

ABD in Finance

Job description

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Job Title

Requisition # 997197.1

Job Type Permanent

Union MRFA

Salary Grade FT or PT

Hybrid Work Inapplicable (MRFA position)

Location

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University (MRU) grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. MRU has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller classes, a robust liberal education, and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 13 bachelor’s degrees and 38 majors. MRU provides exceptional teaching, personalized learning, and a strong foundation of experiential learning. We strive to become one of Canada’s top destinations for undergraduate studies.

Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis. Learn more about MRUs Land Acknowledgement. Calgary is located less than a one-hour drive from the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains. The city brings a dynamic metropolitan city, cheerful Western hospitality, and wondrous natural beauty.

MRU is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning, and research experiences of the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.

About the Faculty of Business, Communication Studies and Aviation

The Faculty of Business, Communications Studies and Aviation has a student body of approximately 3,899 students and is composed of the Bissett School of Business, the School of Communication Studies, and the Aviation program with a flight school. The School of Business hosts four departments: General Management & Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, International Business & Supply Chain Management, and Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Social Innovation. The School of Communication Studies consists of four majors: Journalism and Digital Media, Broadcast Media Studies, Information Design, and Public Relations.

The Bissett School of Business is an accredited member of EFMD, a global, non-profit, membership-driven organization dedicated to management development.

About the Department of Accounting and Finance

The Department of Accounting and Finance offers Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees in both Accounting and Finance. The BBA - Finance major offers students three concentration choices: Financial Analysis, Financial Services, and Investment Fund Management. Students completing the Financial Analysis concentration are well prepared to pursue a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation upon graduation. After completing all courses in the Financial Services concentration, students are prepared to write the examinations leading to the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

About the Role

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the Bissett School of Business at Mount Royal University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Finance at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will commence on July 01, 2025. This position will be hired into the Teaching-Scholarship-Service (TSS) work pattern. The TSS work pattern focuses on teaching (the equivalent of six (6) three-hour classes per academic year), conducting research, and providing service at the Department, Faculty, and/or University levels. The selected candidate will teach introductory and advanced level courses such as, but not limited to: introduction to finance, advanced corporate finance, international finance, and financial risk management. The research agenda may include but is not limited to the following areas: discipline-specific emerging issues, scholarly investigation of pedagogies in finance education, and community-engaged finance research.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of our finance team and can expect to contribute meaningfully to departmental priorities and activities. At Mount Royal University, as our industry connections are an important and integral part of our programs, the selected candidate will be encouraged to actively liaise with industry partners or professional associations on behalf of the Department and the Bissett School of Business.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required:

• A PhD in Finance or close to completion of PhD in Finance (ABD), from an accredited post-secondary institution (AACSB, EQUIS, EFMD, or equivalent)
• A current, active research program in finance
• Proficiency in teaching at an accredited post-secondary institution

Preference will be given to applicants who have a willingness to teach international finance and/or financial risk management.

Additionally, the successful candidate will have several of the following attributes:

• Professional experience in a financial institution
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
• A willingness to mentor and supervise students in the BBA honours thesis program, the student investment fund, and student case competitions.

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.

At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.

Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public.

Closing date: The posting will remain open until the position is filled. The committee will start reviewing applications on January 15, 2025.

A complete dossier, including curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of proficient teaching), and a current publication/working paper, must be submitted as a single PDF document quoting competition # 997197.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.

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