Professors (Assistant/Associate/Full) of Finance

American finance Association; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business school in London is seeking qualified applicants for faculty positions in its Finance Department. Successful candidates will contribute to the academic mission by delivering world-class scholarship, education, and research. Ideal applicants hold a PhD in Finance and have a strong track record in research and funding. The role offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefit packages. Applications are due by 15 November 2025.

Benefits

Sector-leading pay and pensions

Flexible working options

Private health insurance

Access to onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• PhD in Finance or related field required.
• National/International reputation necessary.
• Demonstrated excellence in research is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to scholarship, education, and research.
• Involvement in administrative tasks within the Department.

Skills

Research funding attraction

Leadership in research programmes

PhD in Finance or related field

Education

PhD in Finance or related field

Job description

About the role

Imperial College Business School is seeking qualified applicants for faculty positions in its Finance Department at the rank of Assistant, Associate and Full Professor. Some of the initial screening will be conducted, via Zoom, during December 2025.

Applicants for positions of Assistant Professors should have the potential to publish innovative, rigorous, and relevant contributions in top academic journals. Candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position should demonstrate considerable excellence in research.

What you would be doing

You will contribute to the academic mission of Imperial College London to deliver world class scholarship, education and research. In addition, you will be required to contribute to administration within the Department.

What we are looking for

In order to be successful in this role, you have:

• A PhD in Finance or related field or equivalent
• Have a National/ International reputation (commensurate with grade)
• Track record in attracting high levels of research funding (commensurate with grade)
• Extensive experience in leading the design of research programmes

Applicants for positions of Assistant Professors should have the potential to publish innovative, rigorous, and relevant contributions in top academic journals. Candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position should demonstrate considerable excellence in research.

A full list of responsibilities and essential requirements can be seen in the Job Description.

What we can offer you

• An opportunity to work at a world-leading institution
• Our Total Remuneration Package (TRP) includes our sector-leading package of pay, pensions and recognition as well as our range of benefits.
• We have many initiatives to support staff in their personal life (flexible working, private health insurance, staff networks, support for staff, childcare and carers)
• Benefits to support an active lifestyle and health initiatives, such as the cycle to work scheme, and access to onsite leisure facilities.

Further information

Imperial College is committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment. We particularly welcome applicants that will increase diversity within the Department of Finance.

Interested candidates will need to click "Apply now" and submit an online application form. Your application will need to include a CV and a Job Market paper. Your CV must be uploaded in the field marked as "CV". The Job Market paper must be clearly named and can be uploaded in the field marked as “other”.

For Assistant Professor entry level, we will also require 3 reference letters to be emailed by candidate’s referees to [e-mail]

Closing date: Saturday 15 November 2025 (midnight GMT)

Link to the College advert: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-jobs/description/index.php?jobId=25177&jobTitle=Professors+%28Assistant%2FAssociate%2FFull%29+of+Finance