Teaching Scholar Track Position in Finance

Western University

The Ivey Business School at Western University invites applications for a probationary Teaching Scholar (TS) appointment in Finance, effective July 2025, though alternate dates may be arranged. This probationary appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, depending on the qualifications. Appointment made at the rank of Assistant Professor will lead to consideration of continuing status and promotion to Associate Professor, TS at the end of the probationary period (maximum 6 years). Appointments made at the rank of Associate Professor will lead to consideration of continuing status at the end of the probationary period (maximum 3 years).

Applicants for a probationary appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor must have, or be near completion of, a PhD degree in Finance or a related field. Applicants for a probationary appointment at the rank of Associate must have a PhD degree in Finance or a related field. Additional postgraduate training in the field of Education will be an asset. The candidate should be an emerging or established teaching scholar with a keen interest in further developing the scholarship of teaching and learning. Priority of consideration will be given to candidates who have an outstanding track record of classroom teaching and teaching innovations.

The successful candidate is expected to be able to teach a variety of finance courses in all degree programs offered at the School. The candidate might be assigned to teach the required finance core and/or electives in such topics as Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Value Investing, Fintech, M&A, and Private Equity. The candidate is also expected to engage in scholarly activities that may include (but are not limited to) curriculum development for online classes and evaluation, presentations and publications on teaching technology or pedagogy, research on innovative teaching technology, educational leadership, or other research on education.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must submit the following materials to facultypositions@ivey.ca:
• Completed application form
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement, and a plan for teaching scholarship activities (2 pages maximum)
• Names and contact information of 3 Academic Referees

Review of applicants will commence on December 18, 2024. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

The Ivey Business School’s mission is to develop leaders who think globally, act strategically and contribute to the societies within which they operate. Ivey is committed to values and practices of equity, diversity and inclusion. It is Canada’s premier business school and is recognized globally for the quality of its research and management education. The School is internationally oriented in terms of research, curricula, faculty, and student exchanges, with campuses in London (Canada), Toronto and Hong Kong. Ivey is the world’s second largest producer of case studies.

Western University has recently committed $6 million in funding for EDI initiatives (https://news.westernu.ca/2021/06/western-invests-6-million-to-support-new-edi-initiatives/). Ivey has established an EDI Advisory Council and launched a series of initiatives to ensure that our faculty, staff and students are a diverse community, committed to long-term career development. We especially encourage applicants from under-represented populations to apply. Spousal and family relocation assistance programs are in place.
The University seeks applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact facultypositions@ivey.ca..