Yverdon-les-Bains
Associate Professor in Corporate Finance
- 13 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
The HEIG-VD is advertising the position of
Associate Professor in Corporate Finance
Within the department of the School of Management ( HEG ) and its Interdisciplinary Institute for Business Development ( IIDE ).
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver HES teaching at Bachelor, Master and continuing education levels, mainly in financial accounting and financial reporting, as well as management control
Ensure the pedagogical coordination of teaching in the field of finance (branch responsibility), ensuring coherence, quality and development
Supervise diploma projects and develop continuing education courses
Develop and conduct applied research, development (R&D), and service activities within the Institute, in partnership with professional and academic circles, in the field of corporate finance and related areas, notably real estate
Submit funding applications to sponsors (e.g. Innosuisse, SNSF, European projects, INTERREG) to develop your research activities
Participate in the activities of HEIG-VD and HES-SO in your area of expertise
DESIRED PROFILE
Master’s degree in management or economics or deemed equivalent, doctorate an asset
Strong skills in financial accounting and financial reporting, complemented by management control skills, enabling teaching of these subjects
Strong interest in higher education, pedagogy and applied research in scientific fields
At least 5 years of professional experience, particularly in R&D projects in corporate finance and related fields
Ability to apply your research skills in the field of real estate, with in-depth knowledge of this area, notably its financing and development
Ability to develop R&D projects in collaboration with professional and academic circles, including securing funding and team management
Good knowledge of the local, regional and national economic fabric
Good professional and academic network, ability to develop it and contribute to the institution’s visibility
Fluency in English in addition to French, German an asset
Work rate: 80% - 100%
Start date: 1 March 2027 or by agreement
Information: Prof. Florent Ledentu, Head of HEG Department, (tel.: 024 557 28 08) / Prof. Gabrielle Wanzenried, Full HES Professor (tel.: 024 557 64 84)
Application deadline: 13 December 2026
The School of Engineering and Management of the Canton of Vaud ( www.heig-vd.ch ) offers HES Bachelor and Master programmes in engineering and business administration as well as postgraduate training.
With more than 2,500 students, it is the largest school of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland ( www.hes-so.ch ). Its applied research and development activities are carried out within its institutes, centres and groups.
The HEIG-VD is advertising the position of
Associate Professor in Corporate Finance
Within the department of the School of Management ( HEG ) and its Interdisciplinary Institute for Business Development ( IIDE ).
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver HES teaching at Bachelor, Master and continuing education levels, mainly in financial accounting and financial reporting, as well as management control
Ensure the pedagogical coordination of teaching in the field of finance (branch responsibility), ensuring coherence, quality and development
Supervise diploma projects and develop continuing education courses
Develop and conduct applied research, development (R&D), and service activities within the Institute, in partnership with professional and academic circles, in the field of corporate finance and related areas, notably real estate
Submit funding applications to sponsors (e.g. Innosuisse, SNSF, European projects, INTERREG) to develop your research activities
Participate in the activities of HEIG-VD and HES-SO in your area of expertise
DESIRED PROFILE
Master’s degree in management or economics or deemed equivalent, doctorate an asset
Strong skills in financial accounting and financial reporting, complemented by management control skills, enabling teaching of these subjects
Strong interest in higher education, pedagogy and applied research in scientific fields
At least 5 years of professional experience, particularly in R&D projects in corporate finance and related fields
Ability to apply your research skills in the field of real estate, with in-depth knowledge of this area, notably its financing and development
Ability to develop R&D projects in collaboration with professional and academic circles, including securing funding and team management
Good knowledge of the local, regional and national economic fabric
Good professional and academic network, ability to develop it and contribute to the institution’s visibility
Fluency in English in addition to French, German an asset
Work rate: 80% - 100%
Start date: 1 March 2027 or by agreement
Information: Prof. Florent Ledentu, Head of HEG Department, (tel.: 024 557 28 08) / Prof. Gabrielle Wanzenried, Full HES Professor (tel.: 024 557 64 84)
Application deadline: 13 December 2026
The School of Engineering and Management of the Canton of Vaud ( www.heig-vd.ch ) offers HES Bachelor and Master programmes in engineering and business administration as well as postgraduate training.
With more than 2,500 students, it is the largest school of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland ( www.hes-so.ch ). Its applied research and development activities are carried out within its institutes, centres and groups.
