Tenure Track Faculty Position in Finance and Statistical Analysis

The Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, invites applications for a tenure-track position in finance at the assistant professor level, starting July 1, 2019.

Candidates must have, or be close to completing, a PhD in an appropriate field, with demonstrated potential to publish top-level research and achieve teaching excellence; appointment will be contingent upon the completion of the PhD by an agreed-upon date. Proficiency in English is required.

Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, conducting and publishing research in top tier journals, and service to the School’s academic activities.

The Alberta School of Business is one of the world’s leading institutions in business education and research.  Our vision is "Leaders from Alberta for the World".  Our mission is to excel and lead through research, teaching and external engagement.  We are one of the largest business schools in Canada with 75 faculty members, 2000 undergraduate students, and 600 students in our MBA and PhD programs. 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 and Statistical Analysis, please see http://business.ualberta.ca/departments/finance-and-statistical-analysis.

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 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.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, samples of research, any available teaching ratings, and the names of three referees who have been asked to send confidential letters of assessment.

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

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