Associate Professor in Finance and Quantitative Research Method

About the job

Associate Professor in Finance and Quantitative Research Method

Permanent contract / Glion, Switzerland

Glion Institute of Higher Education, a

Sommet Education Group

brand, is a private Swiss institution shaping the future of hospitality and luxury management education across 3 campuses in Glion and Bulle (Switzerland) and London (UK).

6th in Hospitality and Leisure Management, 3rd in employer reputation in the 2025 QS World University Ranking.

Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute.

Development, Distinctiveness, Joint Commitment, Openness and Sense of Service are the values driving our actions. We offer an innovative, collaborative and thriving environment.

Responsibilities:

Research

• Conduct research on finance, quantitative methods, predictive analytics, and big data applications in hospitality
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences
• Develop new methodologies to address data-driven challenges in the hospitality sector
• Develop and enhance the Glion Research & Innovation Center (GRIC), actively fostering a vibrant research culture within the institution
• Disseminate research findings within the institution
• Contribute and facilitate GRIC events
• Additional individual KPIs to be regularly discussed with the line manager

Academic

• Design and deliver finance courses and quantitative research methods, data analysis, econometrics, and statistical modelling for hospitality at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Employ engaging teaching techniques, such as data simulations, hands-on analytics tools, and real-world datasets, to ensure applied learning
• Provide guidance and feedback to students on research methodologies and data-driven projects
• Participate in curriculum development to integrate advanced analytical topics aligned with industry needs

Profile and experiences:

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field
• Expertise in finance, quantitative methods and statistical analysis for hospitality and/or luxury brands research
• Strong track record in finance, quantitative methods and statistical analysis for hospitality and/or luxury brands research
• Ability

to design and conduct rigorous research, analyze data, and write for academic

publication

• Deep

knowledge and understanding of finance, data analysis, quantitative research

methods, statistics

• Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in French is an advantage

Other information:

• Type of contract: undefined period of time contract
• Activity rate: 100%
• Location: Bulle campus (Rue de l'Ondine 20, 1630 Bulle)
• Start date: 23.02.2026