Finance Recruiting

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Finance or a related field by August 2011 and should be committed to the pursuit of high quality research and teaching excellence.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications should include a curriculum vita and examples of current research. New PhD’s should also include three letters of reference. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the position is filled. Department representatives will interview at the FMA and AFA meetings. Apply at https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=192043. References may be submitted online or by mail to:

Search Committee Department of Finance (0221) 1016 Pamplin Hall
Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061

Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. Individuals desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Ms. Terry Goodson (540) 231-5904 or zarabeth@vt.edu.

To apply, create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and select the position for which you are applying; then upload all required documents, including curriculum vitae, cover letter, a sample of papers written, teaching statement, and list of names and email addresses or phone numbers of three professional references. For full consideration, please complete your application by December 1, 2010; however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. The anticipated starting date is August 16, 2011 (negotiable).

The U of I is an AA-EOE.

To apply, create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and select the position for which you are applying; then upload all required documents, including curriculum vitae, cover letter, a sample of papers written, teaching statement, and list of names and email addresses or phone numbers of three professional references. For full consideration, please complete your application by December 1, 2010; however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. The anticipated starting date is August 16, 2011 (negotiable).

The U of I is an AA-EOE.

Job Responsibility: Quality research and teaching.

The College: HSBC Business School, located in the thriving entrepreneurial city of Shenzhen and adjacent to the financial hub of HK.

The University: Peking University is among the most prestigious universities in China.

Recruiting Committee, Peking University HSBC Business School,
University Town, Nanshan District,
Shenzhen, China.

Tel: 86-755-2603-2160,
Fax: 86-755-2603-5344,
Email: hsbhr@pkusz.edu.cn
For more information, please visit http://www.phbs.pku.edu.cn

The Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis is seeking exceptional candidates for two (2) tenure-track faculty positions beginning in Fall 2011 to teach courses in Finance and/or related areas, conduct research, publish in peer-reviewed journals and advise and mentor students.

The Olin Business School has 83 full-time faculty and offers degree programs at the bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. level. The School has excellent general support for both research and teaching. More information about the school and current faculty can be found at http://www.olin.wustl.edu/.

Candidates for assistant professor should have their doctoral dissertation completed or near completion. Candidates for associate should have an emerging scholarly reputation, while candidates for full professor should have an established record of quality research and teaching and an international reputation.

To assure that the review committee has immediate access to your application materials, you are strongly encouraged to apply using the Washington University in St. Louis Recruitment link: https://jobs.wustl.edu. Use the search criteria to locate job post #20626 for a complete description of the position and the guidelines for applying. For full consideration, application materials should be received by December 1, 2010.

Department representatives will be interviewing prospective candidates at the AFA conference in Denver, CO, January 7-9, 2011.

Olin Business School and Washington University in St. Louis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, dual career couples, and persons with disabilities to apply. Candidates from both within the USA and from outside the USA borders will be given full consideration.

Applications received until the positions are filled, however priority will be given to applications received by December 1, 2010

Applicants for an assistant professor level position should have high research potential and have earned their Ph.D. degree or be close to completion. Senior level candidates must have a demonstrated outstanding research record and be highly visible in the profession. All applicants are expected to possess excellent, demonstrated teaching skills.

The University of Maryland, College Park, is the flagship campus of the University System of Maryland and is located on a beautiful 1,300-acre suburban campus between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland. The Baltimore-Washington corridor is a major center of cultural, intellectual and political activity.

For more information visit our website at: www.rhsmith.umd.edu/finance.

The GSM is consistently ranked among the top business schools in the world and offers an exciting intellectual environment comprised of top research scholars and outstanding students. As a highly ranked research university, UC Davis had research expenditures in 2009 of $642 million, placing UC Davis among the top ten public research universities in the nation. Both the GSM and UCD are noted for their collaborative research environments. A GSM appointment offers generous financial support for faculty research and opportunities for joint research with scholars in other GSM subfields and in other UCD departments such as the Department of Economics in the Division of Social Sciences.

Your letter of application should describe your research and teaching interests and include a resume, evidence of research (papers, dissertation) and teaching, and the names and addresses of three references to:

Finance Faculty Search Committee
Graduate School of Management,
University of California, Davis
One Shields Ave.
Davis, California 95616

Questions or inquiries: GSMFacultyRecruit@gsm.ucdavis.edu

These positions have no closing date and, as such, will remain open until filled. However, the Committee expects that an initial consideration of candidates' applications will be completed no later than November 30, 2010.

UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Applications are invited from qualified individuals with strong research and teaching interests in the financial economics, for full-time, tenure-track positions for the 2011/12 academic year (starting September 1, 2011). Qualified female and minority candidates are particularly invited to apply. Applicants must have a Ph. D. or D.B.A. in finance, economics, or a related discipline or expect to complete all requirements during the current academic year. Applicants should demonstrate strong research skills and an understanding of, and appreciation for a quality academic program at the M.B.A. and Ph. D levels. Salaries are competitive. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 1, 2010. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action educator and employer. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. Please submit your application including your vita, your job market paper, and the names of your advisors at:
http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/finance/recruiting/index.htm Questions can be directed to: Josh Rauh at joshua-rauh@kellogg.northwestern.edu

Cornerstone Research is involved in a broad variety of projects, including high-profile legal cases and disputes. Some of our recent cases in finance have involved subprime lending, options backdating, hedge funds, IPO allocation, valuation of private equity, pricing complex derivatives, insider trading allegations, securities fraud claims, corporate governance issues, and large corporate mergers and acquisitions. Recent work in economic analysis includes patent, copyright, and trademark infringement disputes and a broad range of antitrust issues, including resale price maintenance, price fixing, monopolization, predation, and tying. More detail can be found on our Web site at http://www.cornerstone.com.

Associates at Cornerstone Research Cornerstone Research provides an interesting and rewarding work environment. Our staff work directly with esteemed faculty experts in a distinctive “partnership” that combines the strengths of the academic and business worlds.

Associates are central to casework at Cornerstone Research and are involved in all phases of a project. In the initial stages of a case, associates actively participate in the formulation of the work plan and the analysis of issues. As the case progresses, associates handle the complex aspects of a case directly, while managing and advising junior staff. They work with senior staff, experts, and clients to develop case strategy and to determine how best to communicate our findings. In addition, associates actively participate in shaping and implementing the firm’s recruiting, training, and practice development strategies. Overall, Cornerstone Research offers an excellent package of interesting work; exposure to a broad set of issues in finance, economics, and accounting; and a high degree of personal responsibility.

Candidate Profile
We seek candidates who have pursued doctoral studies in finance, economics, accounting, or marketing. Candidates must have the ability to apply academic research to real-world issues and present concise explanations of complex analyses. The ideal candidate will possess a strong empirical background and excellent interpersonal skills. We offer an industry-competitive compensation and benefits package.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter (including a statement describing your interest in economic and financial consulting and your location preferences), resume, and a sample research paper to http://associatecareer.cornerstone.com. In addition, your application will only be considered complete if it includes three letters of recommendation; please have those sent to us using the information below. Please be sure to rank our offices in order of your location preference, if any. We have offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Menlo Park (CA), New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. We will be interviewing at the ASSA/AEA annual meetings in January 2011.

Cornerstone Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Cornerstone Research is involved in a broad variety of projects, including high-profile legal cases and disputes. Some of our recent cases in finance have involved subprime lending, options backdating, hedge funds, IPO allocation, valuation of private equity, pricing complex derivatives, insider trading allegations, securities fraud claims, corporate governance issues, and large corporate mergers and acquisitions. Recent work in economic analysis includes patent, copyright, and trademark infringement disputes and a broad range of antitrust issues, including resale price maintenance, price fixing, monopolization, predation, and tying. More detail can be found on our Web site at http://www.cornerstone.com.

Senior Economists at Cornerstone Research Cornerstone Research provides an interesting and rewarding work environment. Our staff work directly with esteemed faculty experts in a distinctive “partnership” that combines the strengths of the academic and business worlds.

Senior economists are central to casework at Cornerstone Research and are involved in all phases of a project. In the initial stages of a case, senior economists actively participate in the formulation of the work plan and the analysis of issues. As the case progresses, senior economists handle the complex aspects of a case directly, while managing and advising junior staff. They work with senior staff, experts, and clients to develop case strategy and to determine how best to communicate our findings.

Senior economists actively aid in strengthening the firm’s many practice areas and participate in shaping and implementing Cornerstone Research’s recruiting, training, and marketing strategies. Cornerstone Research also provides opportunities for interested senior economists to develop as testifying experts.

Candidate Profile
We seek full-time candidates with the ability to apply academic research to real-world issues, present concise explanations of complex analyses, and independently manage projects and junior staff. The ideal candidate possesses a Ph.D. in finance, economics, accounting, or marketing; has at least three years of academic and/or nonacademic work experience; and has demonstrated strong analytical and interpersonal skills. We offer an industry-competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter (including a statement describing your interest in economic and financial consulting and your location preferences), resume, and a sample research paper to http://associatecareer.cornerstone.com.

Please be sure to rank our offices in order of your location preference, if any. We have offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Menlo Park (CA), New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. We will be interviewing at the ASSA/AEA annual meetings in January 2011. Cornerstone Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years progressive financial experience at a University/Medical Center required; must have broad experience with and understanding of budgetary administrative procedures and compliance policies and practices related to the finances of academic research units and application for and administration of research grants; previous experience with NIH and other agency accounting principles, finance and budgeting preferred; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; understanding of government/sponsor financial regulations including A-21 a plus; excellent organization and communication skills.

Excellent benefits package (includes tuition reimbursement).

Please use our on-line application system and submit a cover letter and resume at: http://weill.cornell.edu/hr Please refer to Job Number 12899

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Founded in 1898, and affiliated with what is now New York-Presbyterian Hospital since 1927, Weill Cornell Medical College is among the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the country. In addition to offering degrees in medicine, Cornell also has Ph.D. programs in biomedical research and education at the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and with neighboring Rockefeller University and the Sloan-Kettering Institute, has established a joint MD-PhD. program for students to intensify their pursuit of Cornell's triple mission of education, research, and patient care.

Weill Cornell Medical College's educational mission emphasizes the importance of combining a strong foundation in the medical sciences with extensive clinical training in patient care. By promoting a true social commitment, stimulating creativity, and fostering independent thought and study, Weill Cornell Medical College continues to cultivate the best of tomorrow's leaders in the field of medicine.

Requirements: Applicants must have a Ph.D. (expected completion by June 30, 2012 is acceptable) from an accredited institution.. We are seeking individuals who aspire to be both excellent teachers and productive scholars.

Teaching: The Wharton School offers finance courses at the undergraduate, MBA and doctoral levels. Teaching responsibilities would be at both the undergraduate and MBA levels.

Research: Applicants should have a strong interest and proven competence in research and scholarship.

Contact: Andrew Abel, Chairperson Finance Department, 2300 Steinberg
Hall-Dietrich Hall
University of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6367

The University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Junior-level candidates should also include contact information for up to three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation.

Qualifications include:
- Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Finance or in a closely related discipline.
- Excellent record of teaching Finance courses in graduate and undergraduate business programs.
- Strong research record in Finance
- Eligibility for tenure and appointment at the Full Professor rank.
- Interest in leading a department encompassing Finance, Real Estate, and graduate Business Economics.

The individual must possess leadership and communication skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of constituents including faculty, administration, students, alumni, and the business community. The chairperson is responsible for the administration of the department including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, mentoring and supervision.

The University of St. Thomas expects teaching excellence from its faculty, in addition to research and professional service activities that enhance the reputation of the University. A strong teaching record and a proven research agenda are required for appointment at the full professor level. The person selected will teach basic finance and/or electives for graduate and undergraduate business programs. While St. Thomas' standard teaching load is six courses per year, the chair receives a three course reduction.

The Department of Finance has eighteen full-time tenure track and limited term faculty members and is one of seven departments in the Opus College of Business. The college has recently subscribed to WRDS with Compustat, Execucomp, CRSP and IBES. Salary and benefits are commensurate with AACSB guidelines.

The successful candidate will also possess a commitment to the ideals of the university mission. Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good, and seeks to develop individuals who combine career competency with cultural awareness and intellectual curiosity.

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota's largest private university. Its 11,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

The University of St. Thomas has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, to equal opportunity policies and practices, and to the principles and goals of affirmative action. In that spirit, the University welcomes nominations and applications from a broad and diverse applicant pool.

Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have a Ph.D. in finance from an AACSB accredited school, evidence of excellence in teaching, and relevant practical experience. ABDs will be considered; but must provide strong evidence that the doctoral degree will be completed prior to August, 2011. Job Responsibility: The University of West Florida primarily emphasizes teaching. Faculty members are also expected to publish in quality refereed journals and serve on departmental, college, and university committees.

Additional information: To receive full consideration, applicants should submit application materials no later than September 22, 2010. The position will be held open until filled. Under Florida law, all applications are subject to disclosure; telephone interviews may be used. This position requires a criminal background screening. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States. Any person requiring special accommodations to respond may contact the UWF ADA Office at 1-850-473-7469 (Voice) or 1-850-857-6114 (TTY). UWF is an Equal Opportunity, Access, Affirmative Action Employer.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a major urban university, committed to academic excellence, located in the commercial and industrial hub of Wisconsin. The campus is in a pleasant residential neighborhood on Milwaukee’s northeast side, only a few blocks from Lake Michigan. UW-Milwaukee is one of the two “doctoral cluster” campuses in the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System, with a student enrollment of approximately 29,000. The newly-dedicated Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business is accredited by the AACSB at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. It offers BBA, MBA, Executive MBA, MS and Ph.D. degree programs. The state-of-the-art David O. Nicholas Investment Lab is a centerpiece of the School’s graduate certificate in investment management. A total of 74 full-time faculty members bring an impressive range of expertise to the School, with doctorates and advanced training from some of the country’s leading universities. Additional information is available at our Web site: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/Business/.

Chair of Search & Screen Committee is Professor Lilian Ng. For additional information, please contact Professor Ng at lng@uwm.edu or (414) 229-5925.

The Graduate School of Business at Stanford University seeks applications for tenure-track faculty positions in the field of finance. All ranks and relevant disciplines will be considered. Applicants should possess a strong research background and an interest in the study of finance, and the ability to teach courses in finance effectively in both MBA and PhD programs. Junior applicants should have or expect to complete a PhD by September 1, 2011.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications electronically by visiting the website http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/recruiting/and uploading their curriculum vitae, research papers and publications, and teaching evaluations (if applicable) on that site. Alternatively, all materials may be sent by e-mail to faculty_recruiter@gsb.stanford.edu, or by postal mail (non-returnable) to Office of Faculty Recruiting, Box F, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, 518 Memorial Way, Stanford, CA 94305-5015. However, submissions via e-mail and postal mail can take 4-6 weeks for processing. For an application to be considered complete, all applicants must have three letters of recommendation e-mailed to the preceding e-mail address, or sent via postal mail. The application deadline is November 30, 2010.

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women and minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels, in addition to conducting and supervising research that contributes to the School’s MBA and Master of Finance programs. The Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary’s University is a balanced research/teaching institution. It has the largest business program in the Atlantic Provinces and offers AACSB accredited degrees at the undergraduate, masters and PhD levels. The Sobey School is located in a modern facility providing state of the art technology for classrooms. Excellent database resources are provided for research, including access to Datastream, Bloomberg, Compustat and Global Vantage. Saint Mary’s is located in the heart of historic Halifax, Nova Scotia, the major educational and commercial centre on Canada’s eastern seaboard. It is conveniently located to recreational, historical and cultural attractions, and to other major urban centers in Canada and the Northeastern United States. For further detail please visit http://www.sobey.smu.ca.

Although candidates of all nationalities are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to qualified Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Saint Mary’s University is committed to principles of employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, aboriginal peoples, visible minorities and peoples with disabilities. A team will be conducting interviews at the 2010 Financial Management Association (FMA) Meeting in New York, NY, between October 20-23, 2010.

Electronic applications should be sent to susan.dauphinee@smu.ca. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2010, and continue until position is filled.

For overnight deliveries please use the following address :
MIT Sloan School of Management
100 Main Street, E62-638
Cambridge, MA 02142
U.S.A.

Responsibilities include:
● Maintaining, improving, and expanding the firm's alpha models in support of the firm's quantitative trading businesses, including: equity statistical arbitrage, equity high-frequency trading, quant global macro, and volatility arbitrage strategies.
● Work with and report directly to CEO Manoj Narang
● Lead/manage groups of quant researchers and programmers
● Interface directly with strategists to optimally incorporate alpha into their trading models

Requirements:
● Assistant or associate professor in a “Preferred Academic Discipline” (see below). Experienced practitioners and top-tier graduate students / post-docs would also be considered.
● Preferred Academic Disciplines (in order of priority)
○ econometrics, statistics, probability, operations research, computational finance
○ computer science (esp. algorithms / AI), economics, finance ○ theoretical math, applied math, physics, electrical engineering
● Preferred Quantitative Skills
○ time-series analysis, multivariate statistics (classical and bayesian), econometric models
○ algorithms, probabilistic algorithms, linear algebra (particularly numerical algorithms for linear algebra)
○ linear and nonlinear optimization, financial modeling/asset pricing/derivatives modeling, stochastic processes, control theory (stochastic optimal control)
○ statistical learning, pattern recognition, data mining, artificial intelligence, signal processing, speech/image processing
○ macroeconomics, finance, valuation, etc.
● Programming Skills
○ R/S+/SAS/Matlab/Maple
○ C++, C, Python
○ Awk, UNIX Shell Scripting

Send resumes to:
recruiting@tradeworx.com.
For more information, visit http://www.tradeworx.com

Professor Lawrence D. Schall, Chair c/o Andrew Anderson
Department of Finance and Business
Economics, UW Box 353226
Foster School of Business at the University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-3226

University of Washington Faculty engage in teaching, research and service. Employment at the University of Washington is contingent upon budgetary approval.

Wisconsin School of Business

Faculty Positions in Finance

The Department of Finance at the Wisconsin School of Business seeks qualified individuals for full-time faculty positions at all levels: tenure-track assistant, tenured associate, and full professor. We are authorized to fill at least three positions and we expect to make several offers to highly qualified candidates.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in finance or a related discipline (or expect to complete the requirements for the degree by August 2011) and demonstrate strong interests in research and teaching. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity educator and employer. Employment is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by:
DECEMBER 15, 2010 HOW TO APPLY:
Applications should include (a) cover letter, (b) full curriculum vitae, (c) a brief statement of current and future research interests, (d) at least one working paper, (e) evidence of excellence in teaching (for applicants with experience), and (f) the names and contact information for three references. Candidates with new or anticipated Ph.D. degrees should ask three references to send letters, which can be sent directly to Jason Jankoski by email or by regular mail.

Electronic submissions are welcome, or alternatively paper documents. Please reference Position Vacancy Listing #64914. Application materials and letters of reference should be sent to:

Jason Jankoski
Assistant Dean for Human Resources
Wisconsin School of Business
University of Wisconsin-Madison
5110 Grainger Hall
975 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706-1323
Fax (608) 263-1797
jjankoski@bus.wisc.edu@ucr.edu
http://www.bus.wisc.edu

The School of Undergraduate Studies (SUS) at the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) seeks an Academic Program Director for its Bachelor of Science degree program in Finance (FINC) and Economics (ECON). The new Director will join one of the largest online institutions in the world, serving a global student population. UMUC is one of 11 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM). Working adults, military personnel, and other students around the globe are achieving their academic goals through UMUC’s innovative educational options, including online instruction, accelerated academic programs, and classroom-based courses taught during the daytime, evenings, and weekends. Currently, more than 34,000 students attend UMUC nationally, and an additional 35,000 students attend UMUC at on-site classes in more than 23 countries throughout the world; about 50,000 students are active duty military, veterans, and their families. In 2009, UMUC had over 196,000 online course enrollments.

The successful candidate will join the department of Business and Professional Programs (BAPP), which has more than 43,000 enrollments per year. The new Director will lead the School of Undergraduate Studies’ (SUS) Finance and Economics programs by directing, managing, and continuously improving the overall program and supervising faculty to assure teaching effectiveness. With more than 550 majors in Finance, over 300 minors in Economics, and over 5,700 enrollments per year, the SUS Finance and Economics programs provide students with 21st century skills, knowledge, and understanding of financial and economic concepts, as well as analytical skills necessary for success in both private and public sector organizational settings. The program prepares students for successful careers in the fields of finance and economics, such as financial analysis, investments, banking, and health care. The scholar-practitioner faculty who teach in the Finance and Economics programs are at the forefront of their fields and bring practical experience to the classroom.

UMUC strives to reflect the diversity of the global community within which it exists. Cultural differences are valued as essential to the educational process and working environment. Candidates with an understanding of and appreciation for diversity are especially encouraged to apply.

Specific responsibilities for the position include: curriculum and program development, learning outcomes assessment and continuous improvement; recruitment, management, development, and support of program faculty; fostering and maintaining professional connections in the fields of finance and economics; and supporting students in the program. This is an academic administrative position; academic directors teach just one course onload each year.

Master’s degree in Finance or Economics from a regionally accredited college or university required; doctoral degree preferred. At least three years teaching at the university level required, preferably in distance and/or adult education; administrative experience managing substantial programs and large numbers of employees also preferred. Four years managerial experience in an economics or finance field in a professional and demanding work environment is required. Must be comfortable using information technology and related teaching and management tools. Experience in presenting effectively to both large and small audiences is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or PeopleSoft is preferable. Must have demonstrated supervisory and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to foster and develop internal and external relationships to further develop the program are musts.

Candidate Search – Academic Director, Finance and Economics
University of Maryland University College

UMUC offers an excellent benefits package to include tuition remission, a minimum of 28 days of leave, as well as a range of insurance options.

For additional information and to apply, please visit http://www.umuc.edu/facultyrecruit

EOE

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate is expected to establish a distinguished program of research and teaching in an area of business and finance, with an emphasis on topics relating to agricultural production and agribusiness firms as well as the financial sector serving these firms. A focus on agricultural commodities of importance to New York State is desirable. Responsibilities will be 50% research and 50% teaching; depending on rank and interests of the candidate an extension component is also possible. The incumbent is expected to teach courses in agribusiness, strategy and agricultural finance.

The successful candidate is expected to excel in and have an enthusiastic interest in teaching. Advising graduate students is expected. The successful candidate shall develop a distinguished research program in agricultural business and finance, and publish in appropriate scholarly outlets for his or her specialization.

OPPORTUNITIES: The faculty of this school consists primarily of applied economists who have a long-standing tradition of problem-solving research that relates to issues of interest to business managers and those who work with them, related commodity and financial industries as well as policy-makers at the state and national level. For further collaboration, there is a number of business faculty in the school with an interest in finance and management as well as the faculty in the Johnson Graduate School of Management. There is also an opportunity to participate in the Farm Credit Fellows program for undergraduates interested in in-depth study of agricultural finance.

The Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell embrace diversity and seek candidates who will create a climate that attracts students of all races, nationalities and genders. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in agricultural economics, finance, economics, or applied economics, is required. Applicants must have strong training in management, finance, economics and quantitative methods.

APPLICATION: Electronically submit to agfinance@cornell.edu your letter of application; vita (including a list of publications and evidence of teaching experience); personal statement summarizing teaching experience and interests, leadership efforts, and contributions to diversity; reprints of selected major papers; graduate transcript; and names of three references.

CORNELL UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2010 and continue until acceptable candidates are identified. Selected interviews will be held at the AAEA Meetings in Denver, July 25-27, 2010

WU is the largest business university in the European Union and is centrally located at the heart of Europe. The University maintains an excellent position as a center for research and teaching and attracts an international group of students and faculty. It offers a broad range of subjects in all areas of economics and business administration. WU is one of only five EQUIS accredited universities in the German-speaking world and is striving to achieve a top position among the leading European business universities. For details, please see http://www.wu.ac.at.

Applicants should have: a) a solid academic qualification (e.g., PhD, Habilitation) in mathematics; b) an outstanding international reputation in high quality scholarship in the area of mathematics and finance and a distinct experience in universities abroad; c) a strong focus on developing and applying mathematical models for financial markets, corporate finance, and asset pricing; d) a strong background in computing, probability and statistics; e) high commitment and ability to lead in order to substantially contribute to the Department's academic activities. Experience in generating research funding is preferable.

The successful candidate is expected to have established an international reputation as a researcher in his/her field and have an outstanding publication record. Preference will be given to candidates with a focus on applications in modern finance such as dynamic capital structure theory, risk management in financial institutions, and asset pricing theory. We expect a strong interest in teaching at bachelor, master, and PhD levels, especially in the Department's Master Program in Quantitative Finance, as well as in the PhD program in Finance (Vienna Graduate School of Finance). Teaching experience in English is required; teaching experience in German is not necessary. Non-German-speaking candidates will be expected to acquire proficiency in German over a certain period of time.

For details of the position, please contact Professor Kurt Hornik, Head, Institute for Statistics and Mathematics, by phone: ++43-1-31336-4756, or email: leoKurt.Hornik@wu.ac.at.

Candidates should send their applications (including all relevant documents, curriculum vitae, list of publications, list of classes held, etc.) to the Rector of WU Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Professor Christoph Badelt, Augasse 2-6, A-1090 Vienna. Electronic applications can be sent to prof.application@wu.ac.at. Please quote the reference no. given above when submitting your application. Applications must be submitted by September 10th, 2010.

WU is the largest business university in the European Union and is centrally located at the heart of Europe. The University maintains an excellent position as a centre for research and teaching and attracts an international group of students and faculty. It offers a broad range of subjects in all areas of economics and business administration. WU is one of only five EQUIS accredited universities in the German-speaking world and is striving to achieve a top position among the leading European business universities. For details, please see http://www.wu.ac.at.

Applicants are expected to have: a) a strong academic background in applied asset and endowment management b) an outstanding international reputation in the area of endowment asset management c) a high commitment and ability to lead the research institute on applied endowment management at WU d) be active in acquiring external research funding and e) play a vital role in the process to build up an endowment at WU.

Candidates should send their applications (including all relevant documents, curriculum vitae, list of publications, list of classes held, industry experience, etc.) to the Rector of WU Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Professor Christoph Badelt, Augasse 2-6, A-1090 Vienna. Electronic applications can be sent to prof.application@wu.ac.at. Please quote the reference no. given above when submitting your application. Applications must be submitted by September 17th, 2010.

WU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to increase the number of its female faculty members. Therefore qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference.

Candidates should possess (or anticipate completion of no later than summer of 2011) a doctoral degree in business or related field with an emphasis in finance. Preference will be given to candidates with PhDs and 1 or more years of post-degree teaching experience at the university level, although we will consider new PhDs with promising research agendas. All applicants must meet the PSU SBA standards for academically qualified faculty prior to the date of appointment, and should be able to show evidence of a portfolio of research projects in progress.

Over the last five years, faculty in PSU’s finance area have published in top finance journals including the Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Journal of Futures Markets, Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, and Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting. We are open to candidates with various research specialties, and hope to attract researchers who strive to answer important questions in finance. We also seek candidates who are genuinely interested in developing on-going relationships with the business community.

The School of Business Administration at PSU serves over 3,400 students and grants more graduate degrees than any other university in Oregon. The School of Business Administration is AACSB-accredited and has a commitment to both research and teaching. The school’s active involvement with the region’s strong and growing entrepreneurial, sustainability-focused business base provides numerous opportunities for faculty to conduct research with the thriving footwear and apparel, renewable energy, high tech, ‘green’ building, and food industries. We offer a stimulating, collegial environment that values a diversity of research approaches and topics, and supports research efforts through the provision of graduate assistantships, travel funds, summer support, and a teaching load conducive to effective scholarship.

Portland State University is located on an attractive and growing campus dispersed over 52 acres of greenspace amidst the cultural and business center of downtown Portland. Portland is a thriving city of natural beauty located approximately an hour’s drive to mountains, forests, and the Oregon coast.

For consideration, please send the following items electronically to financejob@sba.pdx.edu:
1) letter of interest accompanied by a current CV, 2) statement outlining research agenda, 3) samples of research papers (published and unpublished), 4) teaching statement including evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 5) three letters of reference.

Please direct specific questions to Dan Rogers, Associate Professor of Finance via e-mail (drogers@pdx.edu) or phone (503-725-3790).

Initial review of applications will begin September 1, 2010. We plan to conduct initial candidate interviews at the FMA meeting in New York City from October 20 – 23, 2010. Partial applications should be received no later than September 30, 2010, to be considered for an interview time in October. We will be contacting candidates in which we are interested by phone or e-mail during September through mid-October. Searches will continue until both positions are filled.

Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution, and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

Specific questions can be addressed to Dan Rogers (drogers@pdx.edu)

City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic, fast developing university distinguished by scholarship in research and professional education. As a publicly funded institution, the University is committed to nurturing and developing students' talent and creating applicable knowledge to support social and economic advancement. It is a forward looking university with over 20,000 students and more than 3,000 full-time faculty and staff from diverse international backgrounds and ethnicities. Currently, the University has six Colleges/Schools. Within the next five years, the University aims to recruit 200 more scholars in various disciplines from all over the world, including science, engineering, business, social sciences, humanities, law, creative media, energy, environment, and biomedical & veterinary sciences.

Applications and nominations are invited for:

Head of Department of Economics and Finance [Ref. B/830/09]

The Department of Economics and Finance is one of the six departments in the College of Business, one of the biggest business schools in Hong Kong. The Department provides solid training in both the theory and application of economics and finance. It aims to train graduates with cutting-edge knowledge in modern economics and finance, and to provide Hong Kong with the young financial executives, economists and business analysts that it needs. The mission of the Department is to be a centre of excellence in research and teaching, using economics and finance for business and public sector decision making in Hong Kong, the Mainland and other Asia-Pacific economies.

Qualifications for Appointment The Head of Department will provide strong academic leadership in the development of teaching and research within the Department, as well as providing effective managerial leadership. Candidates should possess a PhD with strong academic and professional qualifications, substantial relevant experience in tertiary education, and an internationally recognized record of research and scholarship.

Salary and Conditions of Service The successful candidate will be offered appointment to an academic rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointee will be offered the headship appointment concurrently for an initial period of three years. Remuneration package will be very attractive, driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable).

Information and Application Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk , or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong [Fax : (852) 2788 1154 or (852) 3442 0311/email : efsearch@cityu.edu.hk]. Please send the nomination or application with a current curriculum vitae to the Human Resources Office by 15 September 2010.

Please quote the reference of the post in the application and on the envelope. The University reserves the right to consider late applications and nominations, and not to fill the position. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. The University is an equal opportunity employer.

The School of Accounting and Finance is one of the four Departments in the Faculty of Business. The Faculty is currently ranked second in Hong Kong, fourth in Asia and among the top 70 in the world according to the University of Texas at Dallas World Ranking of Business Schools. The Faculty has attained triple accreditation from AACSB International, EQUIS and AMBA.

The School of Accounting and Finance is one of the largest academic departments in the University in terms of student enrolment and staff number (over 100 full-time academic staff in the areas of accounting, finance, economics and law). Its faculty members published in top journals, including The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Journal of Accounting Research, Review of Accounting Studies, Contemporary Accounting Research, Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis (see http://www.af.polyu.edu.hk for more information).

The University is now inviting applications and nominations for the post of Head of School of Accounting and Finance. The successful candidate will be appointed as Chair Professor/Professor and hold a concurrent headship appointment.

The position calls for an academic leader with responsibilities of ensuring the smooth and successful operation and sustainable development of the School. Reporting directly to the Dean of Faculty of Business, the appointee will provide effective leadership in the development of long-term strategies and plans of the School as well as support to staff members in the School for the accomplishment of strategic objectives. Other responsibilities include inspiring excellence in teaching, research and services; fostering strong partnerships and collaborations with external organizations and strengthening the international network of the School and the University; ensuring optimal deployment of human, financial and other resources in the School; and implementing an effective mechanism to acquire donations and other forms of sponsorship to support the University’s pursuits and long-term development.

Applicants should have (a) a PhD degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant discipline; (b) an international reputation in scholarship and research; (c) a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching; and (d) a global perspective, proven qualities of leadership and the ability to work with faculty members of various disciplines and with different cultural backgrounds. Experience in fund-raising will be an additional advantage.

General information about the University is available on the University’s World Wide Web Homepage http://www.polyu.edu.hk or from the Human Resources Office [Tel: (852) 2766 5301]. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/jobpics.htm

Candidature may be obtained by nomination. The University reserves the right not to fill this post or to make an appointment by invitation.

Senior Quantitative Equity Researcher This position requires a PhD in econometrics, finance, or related quantitative discipline, and entails heavy empirical research into U.S. equity market inefficiencies. Must be familiar with financial statement analysis, pricing and expectational data, have knowledge of financial and statistical literature, and experience with multiple statistical packages and techniques. Responsibilities include conducting exploratory data analysis, testing various statistical approaches, developing and enhancing models, and reviewing financial literature. Ideal candidate would be self-motivated with minimum 3 years empirical equity research experience.

Metropolitan State University, St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN invites applications for a finance faculty position to begin Fall 2010. Qualifications:
• Ph.D. or DBA in finance or financial economics;
• Minimum three years full-time teaching or five years full-time employment in finance;
• Record of excellence in teaching finance at the university level; and,
• Knowledge of and commitment to serving a culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse student body.

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