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Assistant Professor in Finance

Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics (CATÓLICA-LISBON: www.clsbe.lisboa.ucp.pt/) is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor position in Finance, starting in Fall 2026. We are looking for candidates with strong research potential or a track record of top-tier publications in Finance coupled with effective teaching skills. Applicants should have excellent communication skills, both oral and written. The position offers a competitive compensation package based on qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline: November 21, 2025.

About Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics

CATÓLICA-LISBON is a leading European business school committed to high-quality research output 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 rank among the top 25 business schools in Europe, with our The Lisbon MBA and Master in Management programs listed among the top 25 in the Financial Times (FT) rankings. Our MSc in Finance is ranked 23rd in the world. The 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, taught entirely in English, cater to an international student body, with around 75% of our MSc students coming from outside Portugal. CATÓLICA-LISBON offers two bachelor programs in Economics and Finance, three full-time MSc programs in Finance, a part-time MSc in Finance, a PhD Program in Finance, and several executive education courses. In 2024, we established the Center for Sustainable Finance.

Faculty

CATÓLICA-LISBON provides a vibrant research environment. The core research faculty comprises about 50 tenure-track members with doctorates from top North American and European institutions. Our faculty represents numerous countries across the globe and includes a mix of both recently hired and established scholars. The CATÓLICA-LISBON research unit (CUBE) consistently earns the highest rating of “Excellent” from the Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation (FCT) and was recognized in 2019 as the leading research unit in Portugal for Management.

The Finance and Accounting group includes 16 faculty members who regularly publish in leading journals.

Living in Lisbon

Lisbon is one of Europe’s safest capital cities. It offers a rich cultural scene, vibrant dining, diverse artistic activities, sporting events, excellent public transportation, a reliable public healthcare system, historic architecture, some of the best weather in Europe, and easy access to great beaches.

Position Requirements

Applicants should hold a PhD in Finance or a closely related field from a recognized institution by the time of appointment. Faculty are expected to maintain an active research agenda targeting top-tier journals. CATÓLICA-LISBON provides extensive research support and assists faculty in securing research funding from Portuguese and other European funding agencies.

Candidates should be committed to engaging students in the classroom. Both tenure-track and tenured faculty typically teach up to three courses per year in English at the undergraduate, MSc, MBA, and/or PhD level, with the possibility of teaching in executive education programs. The teaching load may be reduced in the first year and concentrated within two of four teaching terms. With rare exceptions, all teaching takes place in the classroom. Part of the teaching load may be fulfilled by supervising MSc students writing their thesis.

Candidates should be eager to contribute to the school's growth and its Finance programs and participate actively in the school's academic life. Regular on-campus availability, in-person teaching, and the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others are essential duties of faculty members at CATÓLICA-LISBON.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit a cover letter that details their qualifications, highlighting their research and teaching interests. In addition, candidates should send their job market paper, an updated CV, and at least three letters of reference. The application deadline is November 21, 2025. Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom in early December. Selected candidates will be invited for an on-campus visit in January. Applications should be submitted via EconJobMarket.

Please contact Jörg Stahl (cube.clsbe@ucp.pt) for questions regarding the position.