Tenure-Track Positions - DeGroote School of Business

The DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University recently adopted a new strategic plan with a mission to foster inter-disciplinary thinking and evidence-based management to transform business and society. Our vision to be globally recognized as a leader in research, teaching, and community-building — especially in healthcare management and the management of digital innovation — by 2020. We support a culture that embraces bold, interdisciplinary thinking; drives the creation and application of evidence-based knowledge; and expects collegial activity undertaken with integrity. Three core values underpin all we do: innovation, collaboration, and generosity.

We are one of six faculties at McMaster and we believe in experiential learning: complementing classroom studies with hands-on experience. The school has over 2,300 undergraduate students, 600 MBAs, 60 PhDs and 70 full-time faculty members.

We also host three research centres and eight research chairs that contribute to the prosperity of society at large and provide value to business. We operate at two campuses, the McMaster University main campus in Hamilton, Ontario and a new state-of-the-art facility in nearby Burlington, Ontario, which houses the MBA and executive programs. Hires can be expected to be active at both locations; teaching undergraduate and post-graduate courses as well as in our professionally oriented executive development programs.

We invite applications for tenure-track positions in the following areas.

Finance – Tenure Track Position at the Rank of Assistant Professor

The DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Finance and Business Economics Area. The position will commence on July 01, 2019. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research and scholarship through publications in high-quality journals in financial economics, participation in prominent national and international academic conferences, and research supervision in his/her areas of expertise. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the School’s academic programs, with emphasis on MBA education, at both its Hamilton and Burlington locations, and support the School’s initiatives within the business community.

Candidates will have a PhD in Finance or Financial Economics. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated competency in research initiatives and outcomes, including peer-reviewed journal publications, conference presentations, and/or securement of grants. Evidence of excellence in teaching is also required.

The Finance and Business Economics Area is committed to excellence in both research and teaching, and is one of eight Areas comprising the DeGroote School of Business. The School offers a number of programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Finance and Business Economics Area participates in these programs in a number of ways, including MBA specializations in Finance and Strategic Business Valuation, Master of Finance, and a Ph.D. field in Finance. Further information about the School can be found at http://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, samples of research work, and a list of three referees. Candidates should also arrange for the three referees to send their letters of reference directly to this email address: dsbfinan@mcmaster.ca.

Please apply online via the McMaster Academic Careers website: http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/, (Faculty Postings, Job 20597), addressing your application documents to:

Prof. Narat Charupat, Chair, Finance and Business Economics Area
DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University
1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada LMS 4M4.
Email: dsbfinan@mcmaster.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, however, all applications 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

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