Expression of interest for banks and financial markets

Luiss University invites outstanding scholars and faculty to express their interest in a full-time position as Associate Professor of Banking and Financial Markets.

The call is part of the University’s strategic commitment to attract outstanding scholars from around the world, strengthen its international profile, and promote cutting-edge research and education on issues of global importance.
Applications are open to scholars of all backgrounds and nationalities. The selection will be based solely on academic merit, potential scientific impact, and alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan.

Ideal candidates will be able to make a significant contribution to advancing knowledge in the fields of corporate finance and the economics of financial intermediaries.
We will pay particular attention to candidates with proven experience in corporate financial decision-making, risk management, corporate finance, and capital market relations, as well as in studying the role of financial intermediaries in supporting the real economy, with a specific focus on digitalization, innovation, and sustainability.
Research in the field of bank and financial intermediary management is also of great interest, with a particular focus on business models, governance processes, strategic management, and regulatory aspects.

The selected candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching at all levels—undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, and PhD—and to actively participate in research projects and interdisciplinary initiatives promoted by the University.

Candidates must be able to teach and publish in English.

Luiss Associate Professors are expected to conduct rigorous and innovative research in their fields of interest, publish in top-tier international journals, and provide academic support or leadership in research activities.
They are also expected to actively participate in the academic and intellectual life of the University and the Luiss community as a whole, as well as contribute to the development of the University’s study programs.
The teaching load is typically 120 hours per year for bachelor's or master's degree programs, unless special conditions are agreed upon at the time of appointment. Teaching assistantships are available. The appointed individual will also be responsible for supervising master's and bachelor's theses.
The position is full-time and offers a competitive salary.

Based in Rome, Luiss specializes in the social sciences and educates over 10,000 students in an international and inclusive learning environment. The University has launched a major recruitment campaign to strengthen its position in the social sciences and expand its scope to include disciplines such as the humanities, artificial intelligence, and security. Thanks to its privileged relationship with Confindustria, Italy's leading industrial association, Luiss has forged strong connections with the business world, public institutions, and civil society.

With over 300 international cooperation agreements, Luiss offers more than 50 Double and Triple Degree Programs and is actively involved in key university networks (e.g., QTEM and ENGAGE.EU – European University).

Luiss is an institution that promotes equal opportunities and implements active inclusion policies. All expressions of interest will be evaluated without any discrimination. Luiss offers competitive financial support to meet family needs, as well as dedicated support for welcoming new international faculty. There are also tax incentives, in line with Italian law, for those relocating from abroad.