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Assistant Professor, Finance

Assistant Professor, Finance

Mount Royal UniversityCalgary, AB, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
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Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

About the Role

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the Bissett School of Business at MRU invites applications for a tenure-track position in Finance with the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will commence on July 01, 2024, depending on the selected candidate’s availability.

The selected individual will be hired into the Teaching-Service (TS) work pattern. The TS work pattern focuses on teaching (the equivalent of eight (8) three-hour classes per academic year) and providing academic service at the department, faculty, and university levels. The selected candidate is required to teach four core courses of the Canadian Institute of Financial Planning (CIFP), including Retirement Planning, Income Tax Planning, Strategic Investment Planning, Risk Management and Estate Planning. In addition to these courses, the candidate will be expected to teach introductory and advanced-level courses in Finance.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of our finance team and contribute meaningfully to departmental priorities and activities, particularly in the financial services concentration. As MRU considers developing industry connections a critical part of our programs, the selected candidate will be required to actively liaise with industry partners and professional associations on behalf of the Department and the Bissett School of Business.

Qualifications

The following are the requirements :

  • A completed Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Master’s Degree in Finance or a related business discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution (AACSB, EQUIS, EFMD, or equivalent)
  • A professional financial designation such as the Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Personal Financial Planner (PFP), or Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)

Additionally, the successful candidate will have the following attributes :

  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching
  • Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
  • A willingness to mentor and coach students

    • The following would be considered assets :

  • A (ABD) from an accredited post-secondary institution (AACSB, EQUIS, EFMD or equivalent)
  • Professional experience in financial services, preferably in personal financial planning, wealth management, tax planning, or retirement planning

    • What We Offer

    Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.

    At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

    Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.

    Our campus offers the convenience of a medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public.

    Closing date : The selection committee will start reviewing the applications from March 27, 2024. Both internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply.

    A complete dossier, including curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching excellence (if any), and the names and contact information of three (3) references, must be submitted as a single PDF document quoting competition # 999740. Please title your .pdf document as follows : [Last Name], [Requisition Number] [Document].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999 ).

    All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at .