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UBC Sauder School of Business is one of the world’s leading business faculties. The school consistently ranks among the top 100 in the world and is recognized internationally for excellence in research and learning, an outstanding faculty and unmatched global partnerships. A collaborative and respectful culture within which all members of our community can thrive is a key principle in our strategic plan, and one that underpins our educational mission.

We acknowledge that UBC Sauder at the Vancouver Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam. We acknowledge that UBC Sauder at UBC Robson Square is situated on the traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh.

The PMF and SWIFT Programs are signature experiential learning initiatives that offer select undergraduate students a structured, immersive experience in capital markets, including the management of a real-money investment fund. The program integrates high-level financial analysis, ethical leadership, and professional development, aligned with Sauder’s commitment to integrating academic excellence with real-world industry relevance. More information can be found here: (https://www.sauder.ubc.ca/thought-leadership/divisions/finance/pmf-program) and here: (https://www.sauder.ubc.ca/swift)

The Academic Coordinator role is essential to the academic delivery of the Programs. This position will be responsible for:

• Instruction and training of students in applied finance and investment research;
• Curriculum execution and coordination of learning outcomes;
• Student mentorship, feedback, and progress evaluation;
• Delivery of technical skill-building sessions and performance-based coaching;
• Oversight of admissions from a pedagogical lens, including evaluation criteria and applicant coaching;
• Coordination of alumni and mentor educational activities in support of student learning.

The Academic Coordinator will report to the Managing Director of the PMF Program, who holds an Adjunct Professor appointment and is responsible for the strategic leadership and external engagement of the program. The Academic Coordinator role includes designing and delivering educational content, assessing student learning, and mentoring students—all of which are central to UBC’s definition of faculty roles. Thus, the Academic Coordinator will hold an Adjunct Professor appointment at the school.

This position plays a direct and essential role in shaping the learning journey of PMF and SWIFT students. The position involves academic judgment, feedback, and evaluation of student work, which is consistent with faculty-level responsibility. The role contributes to curriculum delivery and co-curricular pedagogy in the context of applied finance.

The position requires a graduate degree in Finance, CFA or CPA designation, and 7+ years of industry or instructional experience. The teaching content involves complex financial modeling, portfolio risk management, and investment research practices that require disciplinary fluency equivalent to that of a faculty instructor.

The responsibilities and expectations align closely with the UBC Instructor faculty stream, including: Excellence in teaching; Development and delivery of high-quality learning materials; Mentoring and supporting student academic and professional growth; Contributing to educational programming and academic service.

UBC Sauder’s Finance Division ranks among the leading finance groups in the world in terms of both research and teaching. The research interests of the Finance Division cover most major topics and methodologies in financial economics. More information about the Finance Division can be found on its website at: www.sauder.ubc.ca/Faculty/Divisions/Finance_Division.

The expected position start date is November 1, 2025 or sooner, and is subject to final budgetary approval.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

A completed application will include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and the identification of three references that can be contacted by the search committee. The deadline for applications is September 5, 2025; however, applications may be considered after this date until the position is filled.

Applications should be submitted online through: finrec@sauder.ubc.ca

To apply, send a message to finrec@sauder.ubc.ca. (See posting for details.)