Associate or Full Professor of Finance

Position Overview

The DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University invites applications for a full-time, tenured faculty position in its Finance and Business Economics Area at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor.

The successful candidate will hold the CIBC Chair in Financial Markets, an appointment made for an initial five-year term, with the possibility of renewal for additional terms.

Beginning July 1, 2027, the position combines research in financial economics with teaching, graduate student supervision, and academic service.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to the School's research, teaching, and service activities.

Research and Scholarship

• Conduct research in financial economics and publish findings in high-quality academic journals.
• Participate in prominent national and international academic conferences.
• Actively pursue research grants and external research funding.
• Promote research collaboration within the academic community.
• Supervise students in their areas of expertise.

Teaching and Academic Programs

• Contribute to the DeGroote School of Business's academic programs at its Hamilton and neighbouring Burlington locations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence.
• Support graduate student supervision and academic development.

Academic Service and Engagement

• Participate in the School's academic service activities.
• Support initiatives involving the business community, academic institutions, and other external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Doctoral Degree: A PhD in Finance, Financial Economics, or another finance-related field from a reputable institution.
• Research Record: Evidence of a strong scholarly record, including publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Research Funding: A demonstrated record of acquiring research funding.
• Teaching Excellence: A demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching.
• Graduate Supervision: A demonstrated commitment to supervising graduate students.

Salary and Compensation

The starting salary will be not less than $116,663.

The final salary will be determined based on academic rank, discipline, experience, and qualifications.

Faculty salaries progress through McMaster University's Career Progress/Merit Plan. Average faculty salaries by rank and Faculty for previous academic years are also available through the University.

About the DeGroote School of Business

The DeGroote School of Business is part of McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

Its Finance and Business Economics Area is the largest of the School's eight academic areas and is committed to excellence in research and teaching.

The School offers undergraduate and graduate business programs. The Finance and Business Economics Area contributes to these programs and offers several specialized academic pathways, including:

• MBA specializations in Finance and Strategic Business Valuation
• Master of Finance program
• PhD field in Finance

Additional information is available on the

DeGroote School of Business website.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following materials:

1. Letter of Application and Curriculum Vitae: Include a description of how career interruptions have affected research productivity, if applicable, and a statement of Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
2. Research Statement: Include a selection of research work, such as published articles and/or working papers.
3. Teaching Statement: Describe teaching interests and philosophy, including evidence of teaching effectiveness and graduate student supervision.
4. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement: Provide a brief statement, no longer than two pages, describing past or planned contributions to equity, diversity, inclusion, or inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service within higher education, community-based, or other professional settings.
5. Referees: Provide the names of at least three referees.

Letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed during the initial application stage. The Finance and Business Economics Area will request recommendation letters from referees at later stages of the selection process.

Canadian Citizenship and Permanent Resident Status

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will receive priority.

To meet Government of Canada reporting requirements, every application must include one of the following statements:

• "Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada."
• "No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada."

Applicants are not required to disclose their country of origin or current citizenship.

Application Deadline and Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

All applicants will receive online confirmation that their application has been received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the McMaster Academic Careers website. Under Faculty Postings, locate Job #78694.

Application documents should be addressed to:

Dr. Amir Akbari Chair, Finance and Business Economics Area DeGroote School of Business McMaster University 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4M4

Application URL: hr.mcmaster.ca

McMaster University is committed to employment equity and an inclusive academic community that values respect, collaboration, and diversity.

The University welcomes qualified applicants who share its commitment to equity and inclusion and who can contribute diverse ideas and perspectives.

Applications are especially encouraged from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and individuals who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Applicants are invited to complete a voluntary Diversity Survey, which takes approximately two minutes. Responses are confidential, and applicants may decline to answer any question.

Questions about the survey may be directed to hr.empequity@mcmaster.ca.

Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Office of the Dean of Business at dsbeo@mcmaster.ca.

McMaster University and its third-party partners may use artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during recruitment.

However, the University states that its current recruitment platform does not use AI and that AI is not part of its presently recommended recruitment process.

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