University of Sydney, Business School
Associate Professor in Finance (Reference No. 1087/0513)

The University of Sydney Business School invites applications for an Associate Professor in Finance, full-time, continuing, remuneration package: $154K-$169K p.a. (which includes salary, leave loading and up to 17% super).

ABOUT THE BUSINESS SCHOOL: The University of Sydney Business School is regarded as a leader in the region, and is one of the very few Australian schools to hold business and accounting accreditation from AACSB International and EQUIS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development. It is also the only Australian member school of CEMS, the Community of European Management Schools & International Companies.

The Discipline of Finance/Business School invites applicants for the position of Associate Professor (Level D). Applicants working in any area of theoretical and/or applied finance are sought. The discipline of finance is highly regarded (ranked ninth in the world by QS World Rankings) and is highly collegial. The successful applicant will join a dynamic group teaching diverse programs in corporate finance, investments, security market microstructure, quantitative finance, financial markets and banking. The discipline has a very active and well supported research program and has achieved considerable success in external research funding. There is a large honours program and a large PhD program.

JOB DESCRIPTION: As a successful applicant you will contribute to:
- the research strengths of the school, including the pursuit of competitive research grants and regular publication in journals of high national and international standing
- the school's expanding program of professional and industry research collaboration, with a focus on the school's core research areas and existing research groups
- the effective teaching in finance, curriculum development and the enhancement of teaching methodology
- the school's engagement with professional bodies in order to develop innovative teaching programs that enhance the student learning experience and their employability
- the supervision of higher degree research students
- academic administration and service activities

JOB DESCRIPTION: To be successful as an Associate Professor (Level D) you will possess:
- a PhD in Finance or a closely related field
- an outstanding research record in finance including a national and international reputation in your research area, a significant number of publications in leading international journals, and a proven record of the ability to attract research funding
- the demonstrated ability to carry out high-quality teaching in one or more of the discipline's key areas, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, including supervision of honours and postgraduate students
- expertise and an ongoing research program in one or more of the key areas of finance
- substantial administrative experience including student administration
- evidence of significant contributions and achievements to university, discipline, profession and community
- a proven track record of successful course and program development and innovation
- outstanding leadership skills and ability to foster excellence in research, teaching and policy development in the discipline
- evidence of successful teamwork and a collegial approach
- experience in honours and/or postgraduate research student supervision

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit http://www.sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 15 August 2013 (11.30pm Sydney time)