Assistant Professor, Finance

MacEwan University

$80K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
  • Experience in scholarly research in finance, showcasing a growing portfolio.
  • Expertise in areas like Options, Foreign Exchange, Hedging, or Portfolio Management.
  • Near completion of a terminal degree in finance.
  • Possession of CFA or CFP designation is a plus.
  • Experience in industry or government sectors is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Continue scholarly research in finance.
  • Teach undergraduate courses effectively in finance.
  • Develop and enhance the curriculum based on current industry trends.
  • Mentor students and provide academic guidance.
  • Serve on departmental and university committees as needed.

Benefits

  • Tenure-track position with job security after evaluation.
  • Professional development opportunities to enhance teaching and research skills.
  • Engagement with a supportive academic community focused on business and finance education.
Full Job Description
The Department of Accounting in the School of Business invites applications for an entry-level, full-time, tenure-track appointment in Finance at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval.

Your focus will be to continue your scholarly work and teach in finance.

You will likely have expertise in one of the following areas:
  • Options,
  • Foreign exchange,
  • Hedging, or
  • Portfolio management.

You likely have evidence of effective teaching of courses at the undergraduate level, and the beginning of a record of scholarly work in the field. Experience in industry, government or not-for-profit organizations is an asset.

You must have, or be close to completion of, a terminal degree in finance and will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching and an ongoing research program. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation is an asset.

You will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations), statement of research interests, and sample of scholarly work.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Department Chair to provide three (3) letters of reference sent directly from referees.

Only selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts sent directly from the institutions where you completed your degrees.

Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Gregory Springate, Department Chair, at [email protected].

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