Professor of Finance

2 months ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland University of Technology Full time

**Take up the Head of Economics and Finance Department role from 1 July 2025, as a 3-year secondment to a substantive professorial role**

**Lead cutting-edge finance research and engage in strong teaching**

**Promote cross-disciplinary collaboration and industry engagement**

**Permanent, full-time position based at AUT's City Campus**

As one of the world's top 100 young universities and New Zealand's newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are a socially driven university with equity and excellence central to our purpose and actions, and we offer a stimulating teaching and research environment with strong connections to government, business, and industry. AUT has more than 26,000 students and over 2,200 staff based primarily at our three Auckland teaching campuses.

Our newly formed Department of Economics and Finance reflects AUT's dedication to addressing the financial and economic challenges of our time. By combining these two disciplines, the department is positioned to leverage synergies and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration.

**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

In this senior academic role, the Professor of Finance will advance high-quality research and teaching in the field of finance.

Key focus areas include:

- Leading and contributing to high-quality research in finance, with a focus on publishing in top-tier journals and disseminating research through other relevant channels.
- Delivering inspiring and effective teaching, incorporating authentic, practice-based assessments that prepare students for real-world challenges.
- Mentoring and supporting the professional development of early and mid-career researchers, contributing to the strategic growth of the department.
- Engaging with industry and professional organisations to enhance the profile and impact of the department and research centre's profile and impact.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of the finance curriculum, ensuring it aligns with global trends and local needs.
- ** Demonstrating academic leadership by participating in school and department initiatives, including as Head of Department for an intended initial period of three years.**

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**
- A PhD in Finance or a closely related field, with a strong foundation in Economics.
- An outstanding record of research, including editorship and publications in leading finance journals, and demonstrated ability to lead research projects.
- Extensive experience in teaching, curriculum development, and postgraduate supervision.
- A proven track record of building and sustaining connections with industry, government, and professional bodies.
- Formal academic leadership experience at a senior level
- A commitment to promoting an inclusive, diverse, and dynamic academic culture, and to fulfilling responsibilities under Te Aronui, AUT's Te Tiriti Responsiveness Framework.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**

AUT is a good place to work and offers excellent staff benefits, including free study opportunities, research funding, and generous leave allowances.

**Interviews**: Expected to take place in September 2024.

**Reference**: 90192
- Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week

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