Católica-Lisbon School of Business & Economics (CATÓLICA-LISBON: www.clsbe.lisboa.ucp.pt/) invites applications for up to 2 full-time Affiliate Professor positions in Finance and Accounting to start, preferably, in Fall 2024 (expected September 1st, 2024). The role focuses on teaching, student engagement, and employer outreach. We are looking for applicants with outstanding teaching and exceptional academic mentorship skills. Academic publications or industry experience are beneficial but not required. We offer a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
Applications should be submitted by June 21st, 2024.
Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics
CATÓLICA-LISBON is a leading European business school committed to research production at the highest level and excellence in teaching. The school seeks to develop outstanding graduates for high-level careers and to offer business leaders a lifelong learning environment. Our programs are internationally recognized: we are one of the top 25 business schools in Europe, and our The Lisbon MBA and Master in Management are among the top 25 in Europe, in the FT rankings. In the world, we are 21st for our MSc in Finance and 21st for Executive Education in the FT Rankings. The increasingly international character of the school is reflected in our faculty, student body, and international accreditations. Since 2008, CLSBE has the “triple crown” of international business school accreditations: AACSB, EFMD, and AMBA. Our programs are taught entirely in English to an increasingly international student body. About 75% of our students at the MSc level are non-Portuguese. CATÓLICA-LISBON has 2 bachelor programs in Economics and Finance, 3 full-time MSc programs in Finance, 1 part-time MSc Program in Finance, a PhD Program in Finance, and several Executives Courses in the same area. In 2024, the Center for Sustainable Finance was established. The center collaborates closely with the Finance and Accounting faculty.
Faculty
CATÓLICA-LISBON provides a stimulating working environment and strong connection to industry partners while endeavoring to achieve high standards of teaching and support to students. The core research faculty consists of close to 50 tenure-track members with doctorates from top programs in North America (including Columbia, NYU, or Stanford) and in Europe (including INSEAD, LBS, City University of London, Ecole Polytechnique, and Tilburg). Affiliate professors represent about a fourth of the residential faculty at CATÓLICA-LISBON. The Finance and Accounting group includes about 15 tenured, tenure-track, and affiliate faculty members. An affiliate position at CATÓLICA-LISBON is a teaching, and service-focused faculty position, comprising two seniority levels: Affiliate and Senior Affiliate professor. Affiliate professors can obtain permanent positions and be promoted to Senior Affiliate Professor depending on performance.
Living in Lisbon
Lisbon has recently been ranked the safest capital city in Europe. It is a thriving cultural hub with a vibrant restaurant scene, diverse artistic activities and sporting events, good public transportation, a public healthcare system, historic architecture, among the best weather in Europe, and easy access to world-class beaches.
Position Requirements
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Finance or Accounting or a closely related field from a recognized institution by the appointment date.
Applicants are expected to deliver high-quality teaching, coordinate programs, advise students at undergraduate and graduate levels, participate in committees, advise clubs and honor societies, as well as to build and maintain industry partnerships.
Applicants must be motivated to engage with students in the classroom. Affiliate positions involve teaching the equivalent of 6 courses per year in English at the undergraduate, MSc, and/or MBA levels. Affiliate faculty may also be invited to engage in executive education programs.
The ideal applicant will understand and develop the skills today's Finance students need. They should be familiar with recent pedagogical approaches, innovative in the classroom through experiential learning, real-world applications, and industry partnerships. Additionally, the applicant should have a strong desire to contribute to the growth of the school and the Finance programs.
Application Procedure
Applicants should send a cover letter highlighting their ability to meet the position qualifications and highlighting relevant aspects for (a) teaching, (b) professional service, and (c) their specific interest in CATÓLICA-LISBON. In addition, should send an updated CV, at least two reference letters, and teaching evaluations (when applicable). The application deadline is June 21st, 2024. We will interview applicants via Zoom at the beginning of July. Selected applicants will be invited for campus visits on a pre-defined date in mid-July. Applications should be submitted via EconJobMarket.
If you have questions regarding the position, please get in touch with Professor José Faias (jfaias@ucp.pt).
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching evaluations (optional)
- Paper (writing example) (optional)
- Additional paper (optional)
- Letters of reference: 2