Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) or Associate Professor in Finance in University of Geneva (UNIGE) – Switzerland

Summary

The University of Geneva’s Faculty of Economics and Management seeks an Assistant Professor with conditional tenure or an Associate Professor in Finance. The full‑time role begins on 1 September 2027 (or later by agreement) and includes teaching at bachelor, master and postgraduate levels, supervising theses, and developing internationally competitive research to attract external funding. Candidates must hold a PhD in Finance or a related field, demonstrate research quality through publications, and have teaching experience in finance. Fluency in English is required; French teaching ability is an advantage. The position offers a maximum salary class 24 and attractive employment conditions. Applications are submitted online by 15 November 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Faculty of Economics and Management (Geneva School of Economics and Management, GSEM)
Position Type	Assistant Professor with Conditional Tenure (tenure track) or Associate Professor
Discipline	Finance
Research Area	Finance
Degree Required	PhD in Finance or a related field
Experience	Teaching experience in Finance at different academic levels
Salary	Maximum salary class 24
Funding	Salary (maximum salary class 24)
Language	English (required), French (advantage)
Deadline	2026-11-15
Required Documents	Cover letter, Detailed CV with list of publications, Copy of degrees/diplomas, List of referees
Employer Address	Geneva School of Economics and Management, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Employer Contact	[email protected]

About the Project

The role aims to strengthen and expand the Geneva School of Economics and Management’s research and teaching capabilities in Finance, fostering international‑level research and external funding acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop international‑level research in Finance and obtain external funding
• Assume management and organisational tasks at the Geneva Finance Research Institute
• Teach bachelor, master and postgraduate finance courses and supervise theses
• Engage with the GSEM community and collaborate with stakeholders
• Contribute to the SFI PhD program in Finance if qualified for an SFI chaired position

Required Skills

• Research excellence demonstrated by publications in top international peer‑reviewed journals
• Teaching experience in Finance (Corporate Finance, Valuation, Investments, Banking)
• Strong didactic skills
• Fluency in English (required)
• Ability to teach in French (advantage)

Who Should Apply

Applicants with a PhD in Finance or a related discipline, a strong record of publications in top journals, teaching experience in finance courses, and fluency in English (French optional) are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Attractive employment conditions
• Stimulating work environment
• Encouragement of gender parity

About the Employer

The University of Geneva, founded in 1559, offers attractive employment conditions in a stimulating environment. The Faculty of Economics and Management (GSEM) hosts the Geneva Finance Research Institute and promotes gender parity among scholars.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline?

15 November 2026.

Is fluency in English required?

Yes, fluency in English is required for teaching.

Can the start date be later than 1 September 2027?

Yes, the start date may be later by agreement.