Assistant Professor in Finance

Job Title : Assistant Professor in Finance Pay Scale : Lecturer Merged Closing Date : 28-Jan-2026 12:00 Contact Email : recruit@tcd.ie About Trinity: Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. [Trinity College Dublin- an introduction ] The Purpose of the Role Trinity Business School (TBS) is an internationally ranked innovative business school, and is part of Trinity College Dublin, Ireland’s oldest and highest-ranking university. The School is Triple Accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. It also holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award in recognition of its achievement in the area of gender balance.  The Business School is housed in a contemporary, eco-conscious structure on the Trinity campus, adjacent to major international business hubs, especially those in the finance and digital business sectors. Trinity Business School recently launched its new strategy ‘ Transforming Business for Good: Horizon 2030’ and is seeking to recruit academics to deliver the associated mission and key strategic objectives. Specifically, we are seeking to recruit a Finance academic with a research, teaching and leadership profile matching an international assistant professor.  The Assistant Professor will have a broad knowledge of finance and business studies generally to be able contribute to core courses in Finance. We also have a particular interest in profiles that focus on sustainable and climate finance, banking and Finance, data-driven and AI-based financial analytics, and behavioural finance. Trinity Business School intends to hire an academic in the broad area of Finance who has begun a research publication trajectory commensurate with an academic who aspires to have a substantial portfolio of research publications; particularly in terms of quality and relevance for real business. In this regard, the Financial Times (FT) and Chartered Association of Business Schools journal rankings lists are the benchmarks for Trinity Business School. While we are seeking to hire a rigorous researcher, we also require that this research expertise is of relevance and can provide added value to senior executives and entrepreneurs as well as those engaged in public policy. Therefore, evidence of engagement and impact with the business and public policy community (beyond academia) to include an understanding of the key challenges facing the relevant groups as well as an ability to communicate effectively with them are valuable attributes that we need to fulfil our mission. The successful candidate will be capable of delivering cutting-edge education. Trinity Business School is hoping to extend its online offerings and generalize blended programmes. The candidate will therefore not only possess a profound understanding of the latest industry practices and academic theories, but they will have demonstrated an ability to communicate their knowledge and expertise effectively. The successful candidate will be instrumental in contributing to the future direction of our finance programmes, ensuring they remain at the forefront of industry standards and provide our students with an educational experience that encompasses online learning. This role demands a proactive approach to curriculum design, a keen understanding of market and societal trends, and the ability to anticipate and incorporate future advancements in the role of business & management in delivering ‘Business for Good’. Post Summary : Assistant Professor in Finance Department/Faculty: Trinity Business School Location: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland Reports to: Head of Discipline and Head of School Post Status: 5 Year Fixed Term Tenure-Track Salary : Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor Merged Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy (€42,925 - €102,556 per annum) https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf Hours of Work : Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link below: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 28 January 2026 Application Procedure Candidates should submit by e-Recruitment: Cover letter stating why the applicant wishes to be considered for this Assistant professorship. Full curriculum vitae to include your list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (email addresses if possible). Research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next two years and including details for funding to be sought – maximum of 2 pages). Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – maximum of 2 pages). Leadership/innovation statement – outlining the innovation, project, and development that the candidate would like to initiate at Trinity Business School (Maximum of 2 pages) PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who do not address the application requirements above will not be considered at the short list stage. Applicants should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation. Informal enquiries can be made to : Dean Professor Laurent Muzellec email : DeanTBS@tcd.ie Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E:recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment. Further Information Filesize Job Description.pdf 726 Information for Applicants.pdf 465.5 Return to Search Apply for Job