Assistant Professor in Finance

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

Job summary

A prominent Canadian university in Guelph is seeking an Assistant Professor in Finance. The successful candidate will develop an independent research program, produce impactful research, and teach undergraduate and graduate students. A Ph.D. in finance or economics is required, along with research expertise. Applications are due by November 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required for the Assistant Professor position.
• Ability to develop an independent research program.
• Capability to produce internationally recognized research.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research program.
• Produce impactful research funded by federal agencies.
• Teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students.

Skills

Research expertise in finance

Teaching ability

Education

Ph.D. in finance, economics or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor in Finance

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Location: Guelph, CA, N1G 2W1. Division: Gordon S Lang School of Business and Economics. Requisition ID: 1712. Position Title: Assistant Professor in Finance. Department: Department of Economics and Finance.

Position Description: The Department of Economics and Finance invites applications for two positions at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in finance, economics or related field, and will be expected to develop an independent research program, produce internationally recognized research, and be good teachers at all levels.

Responsibilities include developing an independent research program, producing research with impact that will be funded by federal granting agencies, and teaching and supervising undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in finance, economics or related field; research expertise in finance; ability to produce internationally recognized research; teaching ability.

Application Process: Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and samples of research papers through the Econ Job Market (https://econjobmarket.org/positions/11717). Applicants must also arrange for three confidential letters of reference uploaded directly by their referees. The review process begins on September 15, 2025, with initial interviews in mid-October. The deadline to apply 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 Finance ([e-mail]).

EEO Statement: 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.

Inclusion Statement: The University of Guelph is committed to fostering inclusive excellence through the promotion of Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Inclusion is a core pillar of Our Time, 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.”

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 Finance.