Assistant Professor in Finance, Courtice

Position Title / Rank: Assistant Professor in Finance Department: Department of Economics and Finance Position Description The Department of Economics and Finance in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph invites applications from candidates with research and teaching expertise in finance for two positions at the Assistant Professor level. The anticipated start date is flexible. Candidates will hold, or will have nearly completed, a Ph.D. in finance, economics or related field, with the requirement that they be able to demonstrate that they will establish themselves as recognized scholars, producing internationally recognized research, and be good teachers at all levels.

Successful candidates will be expected to develop an independent research program; produce research with impact that will be funded by federal granting agencies; and have the pedagogic ability to teach and supervise both undergraduate and graduate students.

Application Process Applicants must submit their application online via Econ Job Market ( Join cover letter, curriculum vitae, and samples of research papers. Applicants must also arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be uploaded directly by their referees. Applications will be reviewed starting September 15, 2025, with initial rounds of interviews in mid‑October. The deadline to apply for this position is November 15, 2025, or until a suitable candidate is found.

Questions about this position may be directed to Johanna Goertz, Chair, Department of Economics and Finance.

Date Posted: Aug 20, 2025 Deadline: November 15, 2025, or until a suitable candidate is found.

EEO Statement The University of Guelph commits to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Inclusion is a core pillar of Our Time, our strategic plan, which pledges to“transform our human resources, governance and student services and practices across the University to enable us to recruit a diverse student, faculty and staff body and support them in achieving their personal, professional and scholarly goals.” The University commits to creating and maintaining “equitable work environments that empower us in our pursuit of student, faculty and staff success, research excellence, innovation and impact.”

The University of Guelph invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We strongly welcome and encourage applications from members of designated groups in employment, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.

The University of Guelph recognizes that career paths can be diverse and career interruptions may occur. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like considerations given to the impact of any circumstances, such as (but not limited to) those due to health and/or family reasons, that may have affected an applicant’s record of achievement. You are not required to disclose these circumstances in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these circumstances do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

The University of Guelh is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting Johanna Goertz, Chair, Department of Economics and Finance Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph, .

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