fenjob17098

University of Neuchatel, Switzerland
Full Professor of Finance

The University of Neuchatel, Switzerland, invites applications for a position of Full Professor of Finance.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate is expected to take teaching and administrative responsibilities at different levels at the Faculty of Economics and Business (Bachelor in Economics and Business, Master in Finance). The teaching commitment amounts to 7 periods of 45 minutes per week each semester. He/she will also supervise Master's and PhD theses and will conduct research in finance. An interest in asset pricing, portfolio management, risk management will be an advantage.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must hold a PhD in finance or in a closely related field, show solid competence in both teaching and research, and have a record of publications in leading academic journals. Courses will be taught in French and English. Non-French speakers are expected to teach in French after a two-year period.

Starting Date: August 1st, 2018 - or upon agreement

Application Deadline: September 30th, 2017

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications should be uploaded onto http://www.unine.ch/candis (ref. FSE-Finance) as a single pdf file including a motivation letter, a detailed CV, a list of publications, copies of diplomas, and a statement of teaching and research interests of the scientific vision in the domain and of future projects (three pages max.). The applicant is requested to ask three experts in the field to send letters of recommendation to the Head of the Hiring Committee Professor Carolina Salva (carolina.salva@unine.ch).

FURTHER INFORMATION: For further information, please contact the Head of the Hiring Committee or the Dean (doyen.seco@unine.ch) and visit our website at http://www.unine.ch/seco.ch

The University of Neuchatel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted: 21 Jul 2017