​Extended Term Appointment in Finance (FinTech​)

​​The Department of Finance in the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, invites applications for an Extended Term Appointment (ETA) in Finance with focus on FinTech at the rank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer.

​The incumbent will be required to teach at the undergraduate and graduate (MBA and/or MSc) levels. This position supports the department’s growing teaching needs and its commitment to next-generation finance education through the integration of emerging financial technologies into the curriculum, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and digital finance.

​The successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of courses in FinTech, AI-driven finance, financial analytics, and related areas. The incumbent will also help strengthen the department’s teaching capacity in high-demand areas and support curriculum renewal aligned with the evolving needs of students, employers, and the financial services sector. Other areas in which teaching may be required include, but are not limited to: Investment Theory, Investment Management, Investment Analysis, Portfolio Management, Trading Systems, Financial Management​

Faculty members holding ETA positions at Concordia are full-time faculty members whose primary duties include teaching and service, with no research obligations. The appointment affords the possibility of promotion and permanent status.

​​Applicants must have completed a Master’s or PhD in Finance, Financial Technology, Economics, or a related discipline. A PhD is preferred. University-level teaching experience in Finance, FinTech, Financial Economics, or related areas is required.

​Candidates must demonstrate expertise in financial technologies as applied to finance, including one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, digital finance, trading technologies, or technology-enabled financial decision-making.​

​The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and deliver innovative, applied, and technology-driven courses that prepare students for a digitalized financial industry. Experience teaching or conducting applied work in Asset Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Trading Systems, or Financial Analytics is an asset.​

Candidates are encouraged to share any career interruptions or personal circumstances that may have had an impact on their career goals in their letter of application. These will be carefully considered in the assessment process. The Department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from those who will contribute to that profile. Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic functions of the university, proficiency in English is required. ​​Working knowledge of French, including reading and grading student work in French, is an asset​​.

Education at Concordia University is delivered largely in person; unless otherwise specified, candidates must be able to fulfil their teaching and service duties in person on campus. Where public health or other circumstances require it, candidates may be directed to provide instruction remotely.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applicants must include one of the following statements:

- Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada; OR 

- No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada]

​​Applications should be submitted by email to finrec.jmsb@concordia.ca by May 30, 2026, addressed to: the Chair, Department of Finance, John Molson School of Business, and must include:

1. ​A cover letter clearly identifying the position title and code (26-ETA-FINA-O);
2. ​A detailed curriculum vitae;
3. ​A teaching statement;
4. ​Evidence of teaching effectiveness (including course syllabi and course evaluations);
5. ​Three letters of reference directly submitted by referees to the Chair of Finance at finrec.jmsb@concordia.ca.​

​Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The appointment is expected to commence on August 1st, 2026.​

Concordia University is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.

Possible examples to demonstrate a diverse experience may include, but are not limited to:

1. teaching about underrepresented populations;
2. mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds;
3. committee work;
4. offering or organizing educational programming;
5. participation in training and workshops.

All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.

Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Dr. Mark Villacorta, Senior Equity Advisor: equity@concordia.ca or by phone at 514-848-2424 extension 4875.