University of Ottawa Faculty Recruitment 2026: Professor of Finance

The Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Finance at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. The selected candidate is expected to join the university on 1 July 2027. (telfer.uottawa.ca)

Position Details

• Organisation: University of Ottawa

• School: Telfer School of Management

• Position: Professor of Finance

• Rank: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

• Job Reference: JR37683

• Appointment Type: Full-time, tenure-track

• Location: Desmarais Hall, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Expected Start Date: 1 July 2027

• First-Consideration Deadline: 14 September 2026

Applications submitted after the first-consideration deadline may continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. (telfer.uottawa.ca)

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Develop and maintain an active research programme in Finance.

• Teach assigned Finance courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Supervise students enrolled in graduate programmes.

• Contribute to the Accounting and Finance section.

• Participate in curriculum development, committee work, student-centred initiatives and other academic service activities. (telfer.uottawa.ca)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should possess:

• A PhD in Finance or a closely related discipline.

• Candidates nearing completion of their PhD may also be considered.

• A strong record of, or clear potential for, high-quality scholarly research.

• Evidence of research publications, competitive funding or a well-defined research programme.

• Demonstrated excellence or strong potential in university-level teaching.

• A commitment to academic service and institutional activities. (telfer.uottawa.ca)

Teaching and Language Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach Finance courses in French at undergraduate and graduate levels. Relevant subjects may include:

• Finance Theory

• Portfolio Management

• Advanced Corporate Finance

• Related Finance courses

Excellent communication skills in French are required. Passive knowledge of English is required for tenure, while proficiency in both French and English will be considered an advantage. (telfer.uottawa.ca)

Preferred Expertise

Preference may be given to candidates who:

• Can teach effectively in both French and English.

• Possess research or teaching expertise in corporate finance and/or investments. (telfer.uottawa.ca)

Salary and Benefits

The salary will be determined according to qualifications and experience. The Assistant Professor salary scale starts at CAD 99,377, based on the scale effective from 1 May 2025.

The university offers benefits including health and life insurance, long-term disability coverage, a pension plan and reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses. (telfer.uottawa.ca)

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Research statement

• Statement of teaching philosophy

• Recent teaching-evaluation reports

• Names and contact details of three potential referees

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official University of Ottawa recruitment portal using Job Reference JR37683.

Application Portal

https://uottawa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/uOttawa_External_Career_Site/job/Professor-of-Finance-at-the-rank-of-Assistant-or-Associate-Professor_JR37683

First-Consideration Deadline: 14 September 2026 (telfer.uottawa.ca)

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