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The Opportunity

Halifax, NS
Education and Training
Experienced
Contract

The Department of Finance, Information Systems, and Management Science in the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University is seeking applications for three full-time, 8-month term appointments in Finance commencing September 1, 2019. The appointments will be made at the Assistant Professor or Lecturer level depending on experience and qualifications.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Finance. Courses will include Business Finance I and II, along with upper-division courses depending on qualifications and experience. A focus on active learning, student engagement, teaching in a multi-cultural setting, and integrating technologies as part of the learning process is an asset.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Candidates are expected to hold PhDs, or have ABD status, in Finance or a closely related field. Candidates with a combination of MA or MS degrees in the above-mentioned field and professional or teaching experience may be considered. Successful teaching in a university business school environment is also expected. A research stream in Finance or a related field is an asset. The candidate's availability to teach business finance, investments, financial management, financial derivatives and portfolio management courses in China during the fall and/or winter term is desirable for these positions.

A little bit about us

Saint Mary’s University

Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.

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Are you interested?

Work With Us

Although candidates of all nationalities are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents (all applicants should clearly indicate their status as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident). Saint Mary's University is committed to the principles of employment equity.

Apply for this opportunity online by visiting www.smu.ca/employment and use our online application system through CareerBeacon. Select the position you are interested in and apply by clicking the "Apply Online Now" button. Applicants should submit an application package consisting of a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier including evidence of teaching effectiveness, a sample of recent scholarly writing (if available), graduate school transcripts, and names and contact information of three referees. Because of space restrictions, reference to links may be necessary.

Consideration of applications will begin April 30, 2019 and applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled.

No telephone calls please.