Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Finance

University of Alberta

BUS Finance Dept

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Finance

 

Competition No. - A103048341

Closing Date - Will remain open until filled.

 

This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

 

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

 

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

 

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

 

Position Summary

The Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Finance. We will be recruiting for more than one position. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2023.

 

Candidates will have graduated from an accredited PhD program in a relevant area, such as finance and economics. Candidates who are close to PhD completion may be considered; however, the appointment will be contingent upon the completion of the PhD by an agreed-upon date. We are seeking candidates possessing an excellent research record or potential for publication in top journals in Finance, an alignment with the currentresearch competencies of the department (corporate finance, asset pricing, financial institutions, marketmicrostructure), and evidence of teaching excellence. Proficiency in English is required.

 

Responsibilities of the position include teaching Finance courses in undergraduate and graduate programs, conducting and publishing research in top tier Finance journals, and service to the School’s academic activities. The Alberta School of Business has an energetic PhD program and the successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in its continuing success and development.

 

The Alberta School of Business is one of the world’s leading institutions in business education and research. As the first and longest continually accredited business school in Canada, the Alberta School of Business is one of the largest business schools in Canada with 70 faculty members, 2100 undergraduate students, and 950 students in our Masters and PhD programs. Since 1916, the innovative ideas, entrepreneurial spirit and leadership of the School’s more than 31,000 alumni have strengthened businesses and communities worldwide. Our vision is simple, yet powerful: To develop and inspire entrepreneurial leaders from Alberta for the World. Our mission is to excel and lead through research, teaching and external engagement. For more information about the School, please visit our web site at www.business.ualberta.ca and for more information about the Department of Finance, please see https://www.ualberta.ca/finance-department/

 

Located in Western Canada, the province of Alberta boasts diverse landscapes from the Canadian Rocky Mountains to wide open prairies and blue skies. The University of Alberta is situated in the provincial capital of Edmonton. This city is a vibrant multi-cultural centre with over one million people that offers the benefits of an urban lifestyle combined with high-quality schools, varied restaurants, excellent theatre, year round festivals, reliable public transportation and ample opportunities for recreation.

 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and is competitive with similar research-focused business schools in North America.

 

To Apply:

Applications should include curriculum vitae, samples of research, any available teaching ratings, and names of three referees who have been asked to send confidential letters of assessment. This position will remain open until filled.

https://apptrkr.com/3302656

 

Please send application by e-mail (PDF files) to:

Dr. Felipe Aguerrevere, Chair

Department of Finance

Alberta School of Business

University of Alberta

Email: financechair@ualberta.ca

 

To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3) (e)), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application. If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your application.

 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

 

The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, M�tis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.