Assistant Professor in Finance

Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution in Finance is seeking candidates for tenure-track positions starting in August 2026. Applicants should have strong research capabilities and teaching experience, holding a Ph.D. in a relevant field. The position offers an opportunity to engage in high-quality research within a dynamic academic environment. Applications are due by November 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Established record or promise for high-quality research and teaching.
• Candidates should be close to completion or have completed their Ph.D.
• Strong commitment to high-quality scholarly work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in Finance and related fields.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Participate in Ph.D. programs and service duties.

Skills

High-quality research

Teaching effectiveness

Academic communication

Education

Ph.D. in Finance, Economics, or related field

Job description

The Department of Finance at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is seeking candidates for tenure-track positions in Finance. Hiring for all positions is subject to final budgetary approval. Appointments will be effective August 2026. Candidates should have an established record of (or considerable promise for) high-quality research and teaching. Candidates should be close to completion or have completed their Ph.D. in Finance, Economics, or a related field.

About the School:

The Stockholm School of Economics is a private and independent institution located in central Stockholm. It is the premier place for undergraduate, graduate, and executive education in Sweden, with a unique relationship to the Swedish business and financial community. The School also runs Ph.D. programs in Finance, Economics, and related disciplines. Teaching assignments encompass undergraduate and graduate programs, and courses are taught in English.

With generous funding from the government and the private sector, the Swedish House of Finance at the Stockholm School of Economics supports our research infrastructure, including an active visitors’ program, a Ph.D. course program in Finance, and a dedicated data center.

Application Procedure:

Qualified candidates should submit electronically through EconJobMarket (https://econjobmarket.org/positions/11782) their curriculum vitae, research papers and publications, a brief description of research in progress, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if applicable), and three letters of recommendation by November 15, 2025.

Interviews will be conducted virtually in December 2025.

• Contract type: Full time
• First day of employment: August, 2026
• Salary: According to agreement
• Number of positions: 1
• Full-time equivalent: 100%
• City: Stockholm
• Country: Sweden
• Reference number: 2025/65
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