Assistant Professor of Finance

Trinity College Dublin

Institution: Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin (TCD)
Location: College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
Contract Type: 5-Year Fixed Term, Tenure-Track
Salary: Assistant Professor Merged Scale (109BN), €42,925 - €102,556 p.a.
Closing Date: 28 January 2026, 12:00 Noon IST
Competition ID: Provided upon application

About Trinity Business School

  • Triple-accredited (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) business school within Ireland’s oldest university.

  • Recognized with Athena Swan Bronze Award for gender balance initiatives.

  • Focus on “Transforming Business for Good: Horizon 2030”, emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation in business education.

  • Offers cutting-edge research and teaching in finance, with focus on real-world impact and engagement with executives, entrepreneurs, and public policy stakeholders.

Role Purpose

  • Teach undergraduate and postgraduate finance courses.

  • Contribute to curriculum development, particularly in sustainable & climate finance, banking, AI-driven financial analytics, and behavioral finance.

  • Conduct high-quality research aligned with international standards (FT and Chartered Association of Business Schools rankings).

  • Engage with the business and public policy communities to ensure research and teaching relevance.

  • Support online and blended learning initiatives.

Candidate Profile

  • Broad knowledge of finance and business studies.

  • Demonstrated research publication trajectory and capacity to build a substantial research portfolio.

  • Experience and ability to engage industry and public policy communities.

  • Strong teaching skills and ability to deliver innovative, impactful finance education.

  • Capacity to contribute to the strategic development of TBS programs.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit via e-Recruitment:

  1. Cover Letter – Motivation for applying (max 2 pages).

  2. Curriculum Vitae – Include publications and 3 referees with contact details.

  3. Research Plan – Outline next 2 years of research and funding plans (max 2 pages).

  4. Teaching Statement – Summary of teaching experience and philosophy (max 2 pages).

  5. Leadership/Innovation Statement – Proposed initiatives or projects at TBS (max 2 pages).

Note: Only applications meeting all requirements will be shortlisted. The interview process includes a presentation.

Informal Enquiries

Additional Notes

  • Trinity College Dublin is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting applicants with disabilities, non-traditional careers, or international applicants.

  • The University promotes work-life balance and family-friendly policies.

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