Assistant Professor in Finance

Assistant Professor in Finance

DCU Business School

3 Year Fixed Term Contract

Dublin City University

Dublin City University is a leading innovative European University with a mission to ‘transform lives and societies’. DCU ranks as one of the world’s Top 350 Universities, Times Higher Education, and is proud to be Ireland’s No. 1 Young University. The University is known for the ‘transformative student experience’ it offers, and is also recognised for its impact in addressing global challenges in collaboration with national and international stakeholders. 

Overview of the department 
DCU Business School is a young, vibrant, industry focused, research-intensive business school that holds the prestigious triple-accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA) and the Small Business Charter (CABS). The School’s success is underpinned by our core strengths:

• Degree programmes that develop ‘work-ready’ graduates for the global marketplace.
• Internationally recognised faculty whose research has strong academic and industry impact.
• Extensive collaborations with the local and internationally oriented business eco-system.
• A collegial culture, with faculty and staff (17 nationalities) who are committed to supporting our students and stakeholders.

The School has over 4,100 students representing 81 nationalities across bachelors, masters and research programmes. Our students experience an applied and internationally oriented education, and we are committed to further developing Challenge Based Learning across our programmes.  Our Executive Education unit offers bespoke education and training to industry partners. The School recently launched the DCU Institute for Business and Society, to further develop our international reputation for engaged research on trustworthy, innovative, and sustainable practices in business and society.

Further information concerning DCU Business School is provided in the Information Pack for Candidates available here.

Role Profile
The successful individual will be a member of the Financial and Operational Performance Group in DCU Business School. They will conduct high quality research and teaching in Finance and will also participate in the School’s external engagement activities. Further, the successful individual is expected to contribute to programme management, research supervision and the service activities of the School and University.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not restricted to, the following:

Teaching and Learning

To contribute to the teaching and learning activity of DCU Business School by:

• Delivering modules in a manner consistent with the highest academic standards.
• Using a wide range of teaching and assessment methodologies which foster a deep approach to learning and which equip students with the skills and attributes needed to be lifelong learners.
• Working proactively to enhance and enrich existing modules and programmes.
• Contributing to the design and development of new modules and programmes.
• Contributing to the teaching activities of the School’s Centre for Executive and International Education.
• Providing research supervision for taught postgraduate students.

Research and Scholarship

To contribute to the research activity of DCU Business School by:

• Publishing new ideas and findings in high impact international journals.
• Achieving measurable impact via citations.
• Translating academic research into insights for the world of practice.
• Contributing to research dissemination activities such as conferences, seminars, journal editorial roles etc. 
• Seeking funds to bolster research initiatives.
• Supervising postgraduate research students.
• Contributing to the research culture and environment in the School and, where appropriate, working with colleagues on research initiatives.

Service and Contribution to the University and Society

To contribute to the management and administration of the School by:

• Delivering allocated management and service roles to a high standard.
• Proactive engagement in accreditation-related activities.
• Contributing proactively to relevant School and University committees, working groups and meetings.
• Contributing to the running of DCU Business School’s activities through participation in, for example, promotional events and INTRA (work placement) visits.
• To enhance the reputation and impact of DCU Business School through engagement in external academic, business, professional, public sector and community activities (approved by the Executive Dean, where appropriate).

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent (NFQ Level 10) in Finance or a closely related field.
• A track record of appropriate teaching experience, with a strong academic foundation in quantitative methods, or other relevant areas within Finance.
• A well-defined research plan with evidence of published work and/or strong potential for publishing in high-impact international journals.
• Ability to develop and maintain international networks and partnerships within the academic and professional communities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Evidence of a collegial and collaborative approach to teaching, research, and service.
• Strong evidence of successful teamwork and a collegial approach, with a willingness to contribute to the development and success of the department and school.
• A demonstrated ability or potential to contribute to the further development of the School’s national and international reputation in teaching, research and industry engagement.

Desirable

• Relevant professional/industry experience in finance or related roles would be advantageous.
• Relevant teaching experience of at least 2 years in Finance at a HEI would be advantageous.
• Relevant professional qualifications (such as CFA, FRM, CQF, CAIA etc) would be advantageous.
• An established network of contacts in professional or industry organisations that could benefit the School’s engagement with external stakeholders and would enhance teaching and research initiatives. 
• Familiarity with innovative teaching technologies and methodologies that can enhance student learning outcomes.
• Familiarity with use of AI in Finance and data analytics and other programming skills (such as Python) would be advantageous.
• Experience in making research funding applications (or the capability to do so in the future) to national or international grant agencies, industry partnerships, or other external sources.

Essential Training 

The postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training: 

• Orientation
• Health & Safety
• Data Protection (GDPR)
• Cyber Security Awareness 
• AI Literacy 

Other training may need to be undertaken when required.

Salary Scale:

Assistant Professor - €64,583 - €103,501

Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy

Closing date: Friday, 10th April 2026

Remote Working Policy

DCU operates a Remote Working Policy. Employees may be approved for up to 2 days of remote working per week (or an appropriate pro-rata amount for those part time). Any remote working arrangement will be reflective of the predominant on-campus working environment and the core University value of 'Student Focused'.

Employees will be based on campus for the majority of their working week to ensure a sustained on campus engagement and experience. The terms of the remote working policy will apply.

For more information on DCU and our benefits, please visit Why work at DCU? 

Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:

Dr Sandeep Rao, Head of the Financial and Operational Performance Group, DCU Business School, Dublin City University. 

Phone + 353 (0)1 7006955 Email: sandeep.keshavarao@dcu.ie

Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.