University of Exeter Business School
Professors in Finance (Ref: P44489)

Competitive salary reflecting qualification and experience

The result of the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise confirms Exeter's position as one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities. Every single subject submitted in that exercise was classified as world-leading (4*) research. The Times Higher Education recently described Exeter as 'a rising star among research-intensive institutions'.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The University of Exeter Business School is one of the UK's top schools. Nationally, all three of our main subject areas rank in the top 10. In the 2008 research assessment exercise, two-thirds of our research was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent. The School is a leading part of the University: a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities; and the Sunday Times University of the Year 2013.

The School continues to be ambitious. We want to be recognised internationally for bringing together students, faculty and corporate partners to develop exceptionally able and employable graduates, and create distinctive research of the highest calibre and relevance. As part of achieving this aim, we are seeking to appoint a number of academics with international reputations for their inspirational teaching and world-leading research.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The University of Exeter Business School is seeking to appoint two Chairs in Finance. Applications are invited from academics in asset pricing, corporate finance, investment analysis, risk management, regulation, governance or other finance specialisms. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate his/her ability and enthusiasm to contribute positively in a leadership role to the research output and reputation and teaching/development activities of the Centre for Finance and Investment and the Business School.

FURTHER INFORMATION: For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact the Head of Xfi, Professor Richard Harris by email (R.D.F.Harris@exeter.ac.uk ) or by telephone (+44 (0) 1392 723215).

You may also wish to consult our web site at http://business-school.exeter.ac.uk for further information on the Business School.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants are invited to apply on-line via our e-recruitment system. This can be found at http://www.exeter.ac.uk/jobs. Please quote reference number P44489 in any correspondence.

The closing date for completed applications is 28th January 2013.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive about Disabled People'. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.