Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Finance

The Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Finance. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2022.

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. Hiring preference will be given to candidates possessing an excellent research record or potential for publication in top journals in Finance, and evidence of teaching excellence. Proficiency in English is required. Candidates with research interest in areas such as fintech, cryptocurrencies and applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in finance are especially encouraged to apply.

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 67 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 website at www.ualberta.ca/business and for more information about the Department of Finance, please see https://www.ualberta.ca/finance-department/index.html .

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.

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.

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.

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

Dr. Felipe Aguerrevere, Chair
Department of Finance
Alberta School of Business
University of Alberta

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