Saint Mary’s University

The successful candidate will engage in maintaining an inclusive, and collegial work environment across teaching and service activities. Responsibilities include:

• teaching load is 5 or 6 courses over the 8 months, depending upon rank;
• potential to contribute to curriculum renewal of undergraduate courses;
• potential to foster and add value to one or several of the existing graduate programs supported by the Department (Master of Finance, MBA or MBA-CPA);
• engagement in the life of the Department, Faculty, and University through service activities;
• commitment to upholding the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in all aspects of teaching, research, and service. This includes the ability to foster creative and collaborative intellectual inquiry by bringing diverse knowledge, experiences, and perspectives to learning activities and research projects

Candidates must have a master's degree. Candidates with a Ph.D. (or ABD) in Finance will be given preference.

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• ability and willingness to teach upper-level finance courses in undergraduate and graduate programs at the Sobey School of Business; (Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in investments or portfolio management.)
• strong communication skills and ability to build education connections with other areas (disciplines, programs, departments) of the Sobey School of Business and Saint Mary's University.

Having a strong research profile agenda in Finance is an asset.

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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The Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University offers a balanced research/teaching environment for faculty. It has one of the largest business programs in the Atlantic Provinces with over 2,600 students and offers AACSB-accredited degrees at the undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. levels. The Sobey School is located in a modern facility, providing classrooms with state-of-the-art technology. The Department of Finance, Information Systems, and Management Science consists of 26 full-time faculty members, 15 in the Finance area. Academic calendars with program and course information are available at smu.ca/academics/calendar. For information about the University and the Sobey School of Business, please visit our website at sobey.smu.ca.

Apply online by visiting www.smu.ca/about/faculty-employment-opportunities.html and submitting all application material electronically through CareerBeacon. Select the position you are interested in and apply by clicking the "Apply Online Now" button. Only electronic applications submitted through CareerBeacon can be accepted. Applications received by July 4, 2022, will be given first consideration; however, the search will remain open until the position is filled.

The application must contain:

• a letter of application
• a curriculum vitae
• transcripts of graduate courses
• a teaching dossier and results of teaching evaluations (if available)
• and contact information for three references.

Any or confidential inquiries about the application can be directed to the Selection Committee Chair, Dr. Florian Muenkel ([email protected]). The Sobey School of Business wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and only those applicants selected for the shortlist will be contacted.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require any special accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].