Limited Term Appointments in the Department of Finance
Last updated: February 24, 2025, 7:35 p.m.
Job title: Limited Term Appointments in the Department of Finance
Position codes: 25-LTA-FINA-M and 25-LTA-FINA-M2
Date posted: February 24, 2025
Application deadline: March 30, 2025
Advertised until: Positions are filled
Situated on the traditional and unceded territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka people, Concordia University is North America’s top university under the age of 50, celebrated for advancing transformative learning, convergent thinking and public impact.
Position description:
The Department of Finance in the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, invites applications for two 12-month Limited Term Appointment (LTA) positions in the following areas:
- General Finance (advanced courses) (25-LTA-FINA-M)
- Artifical Intelligence (25-LTA-FINA-M2)
Limited-term Faculty members at Concordia are full-time faculty members whose primary duties include teaching and service, with no research obligations.
Qualifications and assets
Candidates for the position in General Finance (advanced courses) (25-LTA-FINA-M) should possess relevant teaching experience and a completed or nearly completed PhD in Finance, Economics, or a closely related discipline. Evidence of teaching effectiveness in the management of financial institutions is the key attribute by which qualified candidates are ranked.
Candidates for the position in Artificial Intelligence (25-LTA-FINA-M2) should possess relevant teaching experience and a completed or nearly completed PhD in Finance, Economics, or a closely related discipline. Evidence of teaching effectiveness in artificial intelligence is the key attribute by which qualified candidates are ranked.
Candidates are encouraged to share any career interruptions or personal circumstances that may have had an impact on their career goals in their letter of application. These will be carefully considered in the assessment process. The Department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from those who will contribute to that profile. Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic functions of the university, proficiency in English is required. Working knowledge of French, including reading and grading student work in French, is an asset.
How to Apply
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applicants must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
Applications should be submitted by email to finrec.jmsb@concordia.ca by March 30, 2025, addressed to: Administrator, Department of Finance and must include:
- A cover letter clearly identifying the title and position code (25-LTA-FINA-M or 25-LTA-FINA-M2)
- A comprehensive curriculum vitae
- An attestation of degree
- A statement of teaching philosophy/interests
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (including course syllabi and evaluations), and
- Candidates should arrange for three (3) letters of reference to be sent directly to: finrec.jmsb@concordia.ca
The application should be sent as one single pdf in the above-mentioned order (not including the three reference letters). Please name your application file using your last name and your first name (e.g: LastName, FirstName.Pdf). Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The appointment is expected to commence on July 1, 2025.
Concordia University is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society. Possible examples to demonstrate a diverse experience may include, but are not limited to:
- teaching about underrepresented populations;
- mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds;
- committee work;
- offering or organizing educational programming;
- participation in training and workshops.
All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.
Adaptive Measures
Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, the equity office at: equity@concordia.ca.
The Department’s research activities include theoretical, empirical, and applied contributions- all aimed at furthering knowledge in the field. Its teaching activities cover a wide range of topics including corporate finance, investment, international finance, personal finance, optimization techniques, portfolio management, options and futures, and fluctuations in security prices, exchange rates, and interest rates.
Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business is one of the leading business schools in the country and one of the largest in the world, with a total student population of over 9,000. Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, the AACSB-accredited school offers programs at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. The school’s internationally renowned faculty members are constantly pushing the boundaries of business research and many of them have been recognized for their exceptional teaching and scholarship. The school’s vision is to be one of the world’s most relevant, responsible and respected business schools. With a mission to provide an engaging learning and research environment that empowers its community to achieve its greatest potential for the betterment of business and society, the John Molson School of Business works tirelessly to provide a constantly evolving curriculum that reflects current business trends and climates.
For more information on the John Molson School of Business, please visit: www.concordia.ca/jmsb.
“Concordia is a young, forward-looking university. It’s a unique place where experimentation, innovation and creativity are truly valued. Our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni all contribute to our momentum as Canada’s next-gen university.” — Concordia President Graham Carr.
Building on the skills of our faculty and the strengths of Indigenous, local, and global partnerships, we set our sights further and more broadly than others and align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society.
Profoundly global, Concordia is recognized for attracting some of the most talented faculty and students from around the world. We are driven by ambition, innovation and a commitment to reconciliation, research and community engagement.
Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is exceptional; safe, vibrant and diverse, with new things to discover around every corner. With a population of 1.7 million, it houses four major universities, several clinical research centres, and has been named the best student city in the world.
Historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations, the city is now home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples, and its residents enjoy the benefits of a thriving multicultural scene. While supporting a significant anglophone population, it is the one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.
Montreal is famed for its innovative culinary scene and festivals. It was also the first metropolis to be designated a UNESCO City of Design by the Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity. The city is recognized globally as an important centre for commerce, aerospace, transport, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, gaming and film.
Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and persons with disabilities; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.
Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applicants must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
