Assistant Professor Tenure Track Positions in Finance

Jacobs Levy Equity Management; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian academic institution is seeking two full-time Assistant Professors in Finance. The role involves conducting high-impact research and teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs. Candidates should possess a PhD in Finance and demonstrate a strong research background. Applications are encouraged from all qualified individuals, with a focus on equity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Strong research record with publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Potential to establish a successful research program.
• Expertise in empirical research methods relevant to Finance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a high-impact research program.
• Teach in undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Supervise Ph.D. students.

Skills

PhD in Finance

Research in asset pricing

Research in corporate finance

Research in behavioral finance

Teaching excellence in Finance

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Education

PhD near completion or completed

Job description

UBC Faculty of Management

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and in the range $150,000 – $200,000/year.

Assistant Professor Tenure Track Positions in Finance at the University of British Columbia

The Faculty of Management at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus) invites applications for two (2) full-time tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level. The anticipated start date for the positions is July 1, 2026, or a mutually agreed upon date. We are inviting applications from candidates with expertise in at least one of the areas of asset pricing, corporate finance, and/or behavioral finance, particularly those combining rigorous theoretical insights with empirical methods. Both positions are subject to budgetary approval.

Qualifications

The successful candidates will possess:

• Near completion or completion of a PhD in Finance;
• A strong research record in at least one of the areas of asset pricing, corporate finance, and/or behavioral finance, with publications or clear potential for publication in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals in Finance or a closely related discipline;
• Must show research potential to establish a successful research program;
• Must demonstrate expertise in empirical research methods relevant to the Finance discipline;
• C.F.A. designation preferred;
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in Finance;
• Demonstrated communication skills, and ability to convey ideas clearly;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and a track record of contributing positively to a work environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to professional, undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral education;
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to actively participate in collegial internal and external service, events and initiatives;
• A commitment to the principles of Equity Diversity, and Inclusion;

Duties

Duties include: developing and maintaining an active, high-impact research program aimed at making a significant contribution to the profession with publications in leading finance journals; teaching in our undergraduate and graduate programs, supervising Ph.D. students in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies program; as well as contributing to other teaching and administrative initiatives of the Faculty of Management. Teaching and service requirements are similar to other research-intensive universities. Candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Faculty information

The Faculty consists of management faculty who are diverse in their expertise and undertake research with a wide range of themes. More information about the Faculty can be found on its website at https://management.ok.ubc.ca/.

Application details

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applications must include:

1. a cover letter explaining your interest in the UBC Faculty of Management,
2. a curriculum vitae,
3. a research statement,
4. two research papers and/or a dissertation proposal,
5. statement of your teaching philosophy and approach to mentoring and supervision, including a record of teaching evaluations,
6. a one-page statement identifying your contributions, or potential contributions, to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), along with your ability to work with culturally diverse and international students, and
7. names of three references (letters will be requested directly from the referee).

Only applications received through the UBC Faculty Career’s Workday site will be considered. All applications should be combined into 1 PDF (LastName_FirstName) and pages should be numbered.

To apply for these positions, please visit the link, https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/details/Assistant-Professor-Tenure-Track-Positions-in-Finance_JR21957

Should you have any queries regarding these positions or the recruitment process, please contact the Faculty of Management team at [e-mail]

Anticipated start date for review of applications is October 6, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled. As standard for all UBC Assistant Professor hires, the initial appointment is for 4 years with the possibility of renewal, subject to the availability of funds and work performance.

The Faculty will be in attendance at the 2025 FMA Annual meeting October 22-25, 2025 in Vancouver Canada and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at this time.

Equity and diversity

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

The successful candidates will possess:

• Near completion or completion of a PhD in Finance;
• A strong research record in at least one of the areas of asset pricing, corporate finance, and/or behavioral finance, with publications or clear potential for publication in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals in Finance or a closely related discipline;
• Must show research potential to establish a successful research program;
• Must demonstrate expertise in empirical research methods relevant to the Finance discipline;
• C.F.A. designation preferred;
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in Finance;
• Demonstrated communication skills, and ability to convey ideas clearly;Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and a track record of contributing positively to a work environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to professional, undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral education;
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to actively participate in collegial internal and external service, events and initiatives;
• A commitment to the principles of Equity Diversity, and Inclusion;