Assistant Professor of Finance

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Finance

Job Type

Permanent

Union

MRFA

Salary Grade

Position End Date (if applicable)

Location

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

About This Position
About the Faculty of Business, Communication Studies and Aviation

The Faculty of Business, Communications Studies and Aviation has a student body of approximately 3,899 students and is composed of the Bissett School of Business, the School of Communication Studies, and the Aviation program with a flight school. The School of Business hosts four departments: General Management & Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, International Business & Supply Chain Management, and Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Social Innovation. The School of Communication Studies consists of four majors: Journalism and Digital Media, Broadcast Media Studies, Information Design, and Public Relations.

The Bissett School of Business is an accredited member of EFMD, a global, non-profit, membership-driven organization dedicated to management development.

About The Department Of Accounting And Finance
The Department of Accounting and Finance offers Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees in both Accounting and Finance. The BBA - Finance major offers students three concentration choices: Financial Analysis, Financial Services, and Investment Fund Management. Students completing the Financial Analysis concentration are well prepared to pursue a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation upon graduation. After completing all courses in the Financial Services concentration, students are prepared to write the examinations leading to the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

About The Role
The Department of Accounting and Finance in the Bissett School of Business at Mount Royal University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Finance at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will commence on July 01, 2026. This position will be hired into the Teaching-Scholarship-Service (TSS) work pattern. The TSS work pattern focuses on teaching (the equivalent of six (6) three-hour classes per academic year), conducting research, and providing service at the Department, Faculty, and/or University levels. The selected candidate will teach introductory and advanced level courses such as, but not limited to: introduction to finance, financial risk management, insurance and risk management, estate planning, and income tax planning. We welcome applications from candidates with a range of research interests in finance, including but not limited to: specialized areas in finance, emerging issues in finance, scholarly investigation of pedagogies in finance education, and community-engaged finance research.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of our finance team and can expect to contribute meaningfully to departmental priorities and activities. For example, the selected candidate will be encouraged to actively liaise with industry partners or professional associations on behalf of the Department and the Bissett School of Business.

Qualifications
The following qualifications are required:

• A PhD in Finance or close to completion of PhD in Finance (ABD), from an accredited post-secondary institution (AACSB, EQUIS, EFMD, or equivalent)
• A current, active research program in finance
• Proficiency in teaching at an accredited post-secondary institution
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
• Preference will be given to applicants who have a willingness to teach financial risk management, insurance and risk management, estate planning, and/or income tax planning.

Additionally, the successful candidate may have some of the following attributes:

• Professional experience in a financial institution
• A professional Finance designation such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), or Personal Financial Planner (PFP).
• A willingness to mentor and supervise students in the BBA honours thesis program, the student investment fund, and/or student case competitions.

Closing Date:
The posting will remain open until the position is filled, however the committee will begin reviewing applications on November 24, 2025.

A complete dossier, including curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of proficient teaching), and a current publication/working paper, must be submitted as a PDF document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number] / [Position Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 3433 / 997205, ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Note: MFRA positions are not part of the hybrid work program

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify and we will work together on your accommodation request.

About MRU
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.

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 MRU, 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. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.

Our campus offers the convenience of a full 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, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.