Associate Professor in Finance

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 associate professor. The Associate Professor will have a broad knowledge of finance and business studies generally to be able contribute to core courses in Finance and Banking. We also have a particular interest in profiles that focus on sustainable and climate finance, data-driven and AI-based financial analytics, and behavioural finance.

The school intends to hire a research-active academic who at Associate Professor level will have an internationally visible research profile and a portfolio of high impact publications in journals ranked by the Chartered Association of Business School.  Applicants who meet these requirements and also have publications in the FT50 are at an advantage. At Trinity Business School, we are committed to hiring someone with the drive and capacity to engage with and make a meaningful impact on sectors beyond academia.

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 title: Associate Professor in Finance

Post status: Permanent

Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow: www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Associate Professor merged scale (€92,063 - €118,883 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

Closing date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 28th January 2026

Applications will only be accepted via jobs.tcd.ie

Informal enquiries Dean Laurent Muzellec at DeanTBS@tcd.ie

Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds to join our staff community.

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