Department of Finance and Accounting
Position: Professor (Full-time) in Finance
Department: Finance and Accounting
Starting date: January 2024
Number of positions: 1
The Department of Finance and Accounting at Universidad del Norte invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Finance. We are seeking candidates with a clear commitment to continuous improvement in the teaching of Finance at the undergraduate and graduate level, and high-quality research in a developing country context. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in ESG, Fintech, Data Analytics, Corporate Finance, and Risk Management. The selected candidate will teach Finance courses in English such as Company Valuation, International Finance, International Financial Management, Derivatives, Capital Markets. Knowledge of at least two of the following software/platform: SPSS, STATA, R, PYTHON, ATLAS TI, NVIVO, POWER BI, Bloomberg, and accounting software.
What we are looking for
We are interested in candidates with:
- Completed master's degree in Finance or Quantitative Methods applied to Finance
- Interest in contributing to a variety of courses in undergraduate and graduate programs in finance and business.
- Proven potential for research and publications in high quality international peer-reviewed journals.
- Ability to make significant contributions beyond teaching.
- Relevant work experience in Finance and/or Quantitative Methods will be considered an advantage.
- Command of English at a native level. Proficiency in a second language in addition to English is not required, but is considered an advantage.
Position Overview
Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. There are several benefits attached to the contract including posting bonuses and additional vacation days.
School and the Environment
Universidad del Norte, a private university, is among the top 10 universities in Colombia located on the beautiful Caribbean coast of Colombia. It has a beautiful campus. Certified with efr® (family friendly company), Universidad del Norte strives to continuously improve the well-being and quality of life of its employees, becoming one of the Top Employers in Colombia (Best Places to Work). The different institutes and research centers provide the opportunity for interdisciplinary research and teaching.
The School of Business is the second largest academic division of the university with a dynamic and diverse international teaching faculty. It provides a vibrant, highly supportive and diverse teaching and research environment with a highly collaborative group in the areas of Entrepreneurship, Management, Finance, Accounting, Marketing and International Business. The Center for Entrepreneurship and the Center for Innovation and Sustainable Development for the Caribbean enable the School to connect with leading companies, start-ups and stakeholders in the regional and national innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The Finance Laboratory offers access to financial data and is used to teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses. The environment is inclusive, collegial, engaging and intellectually stimulating.
Barranquilla is a cosmopolitan and industrial city. It has been thriving in recent years. Barranquilla has had an important share in Colombia's exports and imports and as a consequence has played a decisive role in the regional and national economy, offering fantastic opportunities for meaningful and highly relevant research.
Application
• Interested candidates should send the following documents to Prof. PhD. Margarita Contreras Cuentas, head department at mmcontreras@uninorte.edu.co
• Resume that includes a detailed list of publications, recent teaching, teaching evaluations, and contact information.
• Statement of research and teaching.
• Copy of all diplomas (undergraduate and graduate degrees earned).
• Three (3) letters of recommendation.
• Inquiries regarding the position or the School of Business may be directed to Prof. PhD. Margarita Contreras Cuentas.
• Review of applicants will begin in October 2023 and will continue until the vacancy is filled.
Department of Finance and Accounting
Position: Professor (Full-time) in Taxation.
Department: Finance and Accounting
Starting date: January 2024
Number of positions: 1
The Department of Finance and Accounting of the Universidad del Norte invites applications for a full-time teaching position in Taxation. We are looking for candidates with a clear commitment to continuous improvement in the teaching of Accounting, Audit, and Taxation at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to high-quality research in a developing country context. The candidate must be a Public Accountant and preference will be given to professionals with experience as part of teams in taxation and auditing. The selected candidate will teach courses on national Taxation and relations with international markets, Audit and Statutory Tax. Knowledge of two of the following software/platforms: POWER BI, advanced Excel, tax platform, and accounting software.
What we are looking for
We are interested in candidates with:
- Completed master's degree in taxation.
- Interest in contributing to a variety of courses in undergraduate and graduate programs in accounting and finance.
- Proven potential for research and publications in high quality international peer-reviewed journals.
- Ability to make significant contributions beyond teaching.
- Command of English at a native level. Proficiency in a second language in addition to English is not required, but is considered an advantage.
Position Overview
Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. There are several benefits attached to the contract including posting bonuses and additional vacation days.
School and the Environment
Universidad del Norte, a private university, is among the top 10 universities in Colombia located on the beautiful Caribbean coast of Colombia. It has a beautiful campus. Certified with efr® (family friendly company), Universidad del Norte strives to continuously improve the well-being and quality of life of its employees, becoming one of the Top Employers in Colombia (Best Places to Work). The different institutes and research centers provide the opportunity for interdisciplinary research and teaching.
The School of Business is the second largest academic division of the university with a dynamic and diverse international teaching faculty. It provides a vibrant, highly supportive and diverse teaching and research environment with a highly collaborative group in the areas of Entrepreneurship, Management, Finance, Accounting, Marketing and International Business. The Center for Entrepreneurship and the Center for Innovation and Sustainable Development for the Caribbean enable the School to connect with leading companies, start-ups and stakeholders in the regional and national innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The Finance Laboratory offers access to financial data and is used to teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses. The environment is inclusive, collegial, engaging and intellectually stimulating.
Barranquilla is a cosmopolitan and industrial city. It has been thriving in recent years. Barranquilla has had an important share in Colombia's exports and imports and as a consequence has played a decisive role in the regional and national economy, offering fantastic opportunities for meaningful and highly relevant research.
Application
• Interested candidates should send the following documents to Prof. PhD. Margarita Contreras Cuentas, head department at mmcontreras@uninorte.edu.co
• Resume that includes a detailed list of publications, recent teaching, teaching evaluations, and contact information.
• Statement of research and teaching.
• Copy of all diplomas (undergraduate and graduate degrees earned).
• Three (3) letters of recommendation.
• Inquiries regarding the position or the School of Business may be directed to Prof. PhD. Margarita Contreras Cuentas.
• Review of applicants will begin in October 2023 and will continue until the vacancy is filled.
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