Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Finance
Join Imperial Business School as a leading finance academic to advance research, teaching, and departmental administration in a world-class institution.
Best for:Best for established finance researchers with a proven publication record in top academic journals and experience in securing research funding.
Overview
Imperial Business School is inviting applications for faculty positions in its Finance Department at the ranks of Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor. The role involves contributing to cutting-edge research, delivering high-quality education, and participating in departmental governance. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong track record of academic excellence, research impact, and leadership in finance. The positions are based at Imperial College London’s South Kensington campus in London, with hybrid working options. This is an opportunity to join a prestigious institution committed to diversity, inclusion, and scientific advancement.
What you'll do
- Contribute to the academic mission of Imperial College London by conducting world-class research in finance and publishing innovative findings in top academic journals.
- Develop and teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in finance, ensuring high-quality education aligned with industry standards.
- Participate in departmental administration, including curriculum development, program oversight, and strategic planning.
- Lead and design research programs, securing external funding to support high-impact research initiatives.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the university and broader academic community to foster interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange.
- Mentor and supervise graduate students, fostering their academic and professional growth.
- Engage in service activities, including peer review, committee work, and contributing to the broader academic community.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Finance or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Language: English; proficiency required for academic publishing, teaching, and departmental communication
Instruction: English
Publications: For Assistant Professor: potential to publish innovative, rigorous contributions in top academic journals. For Associate/Full Professor: considerable excellence in research with a strong publication record.
- Proven track record of publishing innovative, rigorous, and relevant contributions in top academic finance journals.
- Strong national or international reputation in finance research, commensurate with the professor rank applied for.
- Demonstrated ability to attract high levels of research funding for finance-related projects.
- Extensive experience in leading the design and execution of research programs in finance.
- Expertise in teaching finance at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Experience in departmental administration and strategic leadership within an academic setting.
- No explicit eligibility restrictions beyond academic qualifications and experience.
- Positions are open to international applicants.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-15 (GMT)
Interested candidates must apply online through the Imperial College London jobs portal. The application requires uploading a CV and a job market paper. For Assistant Professor positions, three reference letters must also be emailed to financerecruitment@imperial.ac.uk.
- CV
- Job Market paper
- 3 reference letters (for Assistant Professor positions only)
Contact
Finance Department Recruitment· Hiring Contact
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