Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Finance, Tenure Track, Haskayne School of Business

Job ID: 36677
Location: Main Campus
Updated January 21, 2026

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Description
The Haskayne School of Business (HSB), University of Calgary, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Teaching) to teach courses in Risk Management and Insurance, and another business area (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Strategy). The appointment start date is July 1, 2026.

The position requires evidence or promise of teaching effectiveness and competency in teaching and learning. An awareness of how to apply scholarly approaches to teaching and learning practices, participation in reflective practice, and professional learning activities related to teaching and learning would be an asset. Duties include teaching undergraduate- and potentially graduate-level courses, scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), and service-related activities.

Faculty in the Risk Management and Insurance group within the Finance area at the Haskayne School of Business are engaged in a range of teaching, including undergraduate, Executive MBA, and Master of Management. We invite applications in any area of expertise within the risk management, insurance, finance, business and economics domain.

We expect candidates for the position to meet the following:
• A formal business education with a graduate-level degree focusing on management, finance, or economics (e.g., MBA or an equivalent degree is required, doctoral-level is preferred);
• Experience teaching a variety of risk management and insurance, finance, or other related business courses at the post-secondary level with a proven track record of effective and innovative pedagogy;
• Strong evidence of successful teamwork and a collegial approach to interacting with colleagues, students, and other stakeholders;
• An Insurance, Risk Management, or related Finance designation such as a FCIP (Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional), CRM (Canadian Risk Management), or CFA (Chartered Financial Certificate) is desired.

Expected duties include:
• Teaching undergraduate (and potentially graduate) courses in risk management and insurance, finance, or other business areas in Haskayne, including both core and elective offerings at introductory and advanced levels, with delivery in person and online.
• Teaching the equivalent of eight half-credit courses per year in the Haskayne School of Business. Approximately four half-credit courses will be Risk Management and Insurance courses and four will be in another area in Haskayne (e.g, finance, accounting, strategy).
• Engaging in continuous professional development and contributing to the community of practice in teaching and learning.
• Taking on service responsibilities within the Haskayne School of Business, with emphasis on enhancing student learning, fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion, and strengthening the teaching and learning environment.
• Participating in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and/or discipline-specific research, including peer-reviewed publications such as journal articles and case studies, the creation of shareable teaching materials, and dissemination at academic or professional conferences.

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online via the ‘Apply Now’ link on the UCalgary careers website: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/17250979-assistant-professor-teaching-in-finance-tenure-track-haskayne-school-of-business

Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. Your application attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents, such as any publications):
• Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees.
• Statement of teaching philosophy/teaching dossier.
• Statement on equity, diversity and inclusion.

Questions may be addressed to: Chelsea Willness, chelsea.willness@ucalgary.ca

Application deadline is February 25, 2026.

The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate’s research productivity.

About the Haskayne School of Business
The Haskayne School of Business, accredited by AACSB International, is a forward-thinking and innovative business school. Our mission is to foster an open and mutually accountable community of students, faculty, and alumni, and to deliver rich, experience-based learning opportunities. Haskayne serves over 4,000 undergraduate, graduate, and executive education students, and is proud of its global network of more than 31,000 alumni across 150 countries.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii’ taa’poh’to’p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (oic@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Haskayne School of Business, click here.

About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The university’s commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.

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