Assistant Professor - Finance (Tenure-Track)

Jacobs Levy Equity Management; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian university invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Finance, starting July 1, 2026. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Finance or a related field and a strong record in research and teaching. Responsibilities include teaching finance courses and publishing in leading journals. The application deadline is October 5, 2025.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Finance, or related fields, obtained within the last 3 years.
• Strong record or promise in research and teaching.
• Open to all areas of finance.

Responsibilities

• Teach finance courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Maintain a highly productive research agenda.
• Publish in top-tier business journals.

Skills

Research potential in Finance

Effective teaching skills

Ability to publish in top-tier journals

Ability to communicate research relevance

Education

Ph.D. in Finance or related fields

Job description

The Lazaridis School of Business & Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level in the Finance area, commencing July 1, 2026. These positions are subject to budgetary approval.

Qualifications for the position include a Ph.D. in Finance, or related fields, obtained in the last 3 years, although ABD near completion (within one year) will be considered. Candidates should have a strong record or promise in both research and teaching in the area. The position is open to all areas of finance.

Successful candidates for the position must have:

• Demonstrated research potential in the field of Finance,
• Ability to publish in top-tier business journals and maintain a highly productive research agenda,
• Ability to effectively teach finance courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate the relevance of their research to a business audience.

The Lazaridis School of Business & Economics has over 150 full-time faculty and more than 6000 undergraduate and graduate students on campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, and Milton, Ontario. With a mission to achieve excellence in management education, the school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including Honours BBA, MBA, MFin, MMA and PhD.

Waterloo, Ontario is a highly innovative and dynamic region, home to leading high technology firms, insurance companies, and educational/research institutions.

The Lazaridis School of Business & Economics is also home to the Lazaridis Institute, which helps Canadian technology companies reach their next level of growth through world-class programs and research.

Applications must include:

• A letter of application, including research and teaching accomplishments and agenda,
• A curriculum vitae,
• Arrangements for at least three academic referees to submit reference letters by the application deadline.

Applicants may also include teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching ability. Only complete applications will be considered. All applications must include the Position Number (2025 FIN TT 01) and should be addressed to Professor Ling Chu, Associate Dean of Business: Faculty Development & Research, Lazaridis School of Business & Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5. Email: [e-mail]

Electronic applications should quote Position Number 2025 FIN TT 01. Deadline for applications is October 5, 2025.

Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to equity and values diversity. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applicants from qualified members of the equity-deserving groups.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Members of the designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Applicants should self-identify, in confidence, to Michael Lisetto-Smith, Senior Administrative Officer.

Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching.

The Lazaridis School of Business & Economics wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the Search Committee.