Assistant/Associate / Full Professor in Finance

Campus: South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ

Imperial Business School is seeking qualified applicants for faculty positions in its Finance Department at the rank of Assistant, Associate and Full Professor. Some of the initial screening will be conducted, via Zoom.

Applicants for positions of Assistant Professors should have the potential to publish innovative, rigorous, and relevant contributions in top academic journals. Candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position should demonstrate considerable excellence in research.

What you would be doing

You will contribute to the academic mission of Imperial College London to deliver world class scholarship, education and research. In addition, you will be required to contribute to administration within the Department.

What we are looking for

In order to be successful in this role, you have:

• A PhD in Finance or related field or equivalent
• Have a National/ International reputation (commensurate with grade)
• Track record in attracting high levels of research funding (commensurate with grade)
• Extensive experience in leading the design of research programmes (commensurate with the grade)

Applicants for positions of Assistant Professors should have the potential to publish innovative, rigorous, and relevant contributions in top academic journals. Candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position should demonstrate considerable excellence in research.

A full list of responsibilities and essential requirements can be seen in the Job Description.

What we can offer you: 

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. 
• Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.  
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days off a year and generous pension schemes). 
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing. 

Further information

Imperial is committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment. We particularly welcome applicants that will increase diversity within the Department of Finance.

Interested candidates will need to click "Apply now" and submit an online application form. Your application will need to include a CV and a Job Market paper. Your CV must be uploaded in the field marked as "CV". The Job Market paper must be clearly named and can be uploaded in the field marked as “other”.

Your application will need to include a CV and and a job market paper.

For Assistant Professor entry level, we will also require 3 reference letters to be emailed to financerecruitment@imperial.ac.uk 

Closing date: Friday 15 November 2026 (midnight GMT)

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