Finance Professor Jobs

Finance professor jobs are open across universities, liberal arts colleges, business schools, and community colleges, from visiting and adjunct roles to tenured and endowed chair positions, with specializations in corporate finance, investments, and financial economics. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles32
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCalifornia State University
Top cityPomona, CA
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEducation

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California State University
Assistant Professor of Finance
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California State University
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Assistant Professor of Finance
California State University
Long Beach, California
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
5,001-10,000

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California State University, Long Beach
Assistant Professor of Finance
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California State University, Long Beach
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Assistant Professor of Finance
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, California
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
$6,221 - $13k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Valdosta State University
Lecturer of Finance (Limited Term Faculty)
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Valdosta State University
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Lecturer of Finance (Limited Term Faculty)
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Georgia
Accounting
Business Operations
Master's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Valdosta State University
Assistant Professor of Finance - Department of Economics and Finance
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Valdosta State University
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Assistant Professor of Finance - Department of Economics and Finance
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Georgia
Accounting
Business Operations
Doctoral degree
1,001-5,000

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Auburn University
Professor of Practice - Farm Finance and Analysis
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Auburn University
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Professor of Practice - Farm Finance and Analysis
Auburn University
Auburn University, Alabama
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
$80k - $125k/yr
Doctoral degree in economics
1,001-5,000

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Finance Professor Job Market

Who's Hiring

California State University
California State University4 open roles
Oakland University
Oakland University2 open roles
Valdosta State University
Valdosta State University2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education14
  • Science & Research1
  • Government & Public Sector1
  • Non-Profit & Social Services1
  • Healthcare & Medical Services1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in finance professor jobs.

  • PhD in Finance, Financial Economics, or a closely related field required
  • Active research pipeline with publications in peer-reviewed finance journals
  • Demonstrated ability to teach corporate finance or investments at the undergraduate level
  • Experience with quantitative methods, econometrics, or empirical asset pricing research
  • Strong record of presenting at academic finance conferences such as AFA or WFA
  • Ability to teach MBA or executive education courses in financial analysis or valuation

Tips for Your Finance Professor Job Search

Tailor your research statement for finance

Finance faculty committees want to see a focused research agenda, not a broad list of interests. Name two or three working papers, your target journals, and the data sets you use so hiring committees can place you in a specific subfield immediately.

Match your job market paper to the posting

Read each posting for the subfield the department needs to fill, then lead your application materials with the paper most relevant to that gap. Sending a corporate finance paper to a department advertising a financial markets hire is a fast path to the reject pile.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists finance professor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a teaching portfolio before applying

Many business schools now require a teaching portfolio alongside the research dossier. Include syllabi you have designed, sample assignments, and any student evaluation data you can share to show you can carry a core corporate finance or investments course independently.

Practice the job talk for a mixed audience

Your job talk will include faculty from accounting, economics, and management who are not in your exact subfield. Run through the paper with a non-specialist colleague and cut every acronym or dataset reference that requires insider knowledge to follow.

Negotiate startup funds and course load separately

Base salary is rarely movable at most universities, but research startup funds, summer salary support, and first-year course reductions often are. Identify which of those matter most to your work before the offer call so you can ask specifically rather than generally.

Finance Professor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most finance professors?

The most active employers for finance professors right now are California State University, Oakland University, and Valdosta State University, and the most openings are in California, Oklahoma, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tenure-track openings tend to cluster in the fall cycle, while visiting and adjunct roles post year-round.

How many finance professor jobs are remote?

About 0% of finance professor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with online teaching roles at community colleges and professional MBA programs accounting for most of that share. Traditional tenure-track positions at research universities almost always require on-campus presence for teaching, advising, and departmental service.

How do you become a finance professor?

You typically need a PhD in Finance or Financial Economics from a research-oriented program. During your doctorate you develop a job market paper, build a working paper pipeline, and present at academic conferences. Most candidates enter the academic job market in their fourth or fifth year, applying to tenure-track and postdoctoral roles through the annual fall hiring cycle coordinated through the Allied Social Science Associations meeting.

Can you get a finance professor job with limited teaching experience?

Yes, especially at the assistant professor level, where research potential often outweighs classroom hours. Departments hiring from PhD programs expect candidates to have taught only a course or two as instructors of record. Strengthening your application means having strong teaching evaluations from those limited experiences, a well-prepared syllabi sample, and evidence that you can explain complex material clearly, such as a strong job talk presentation.

What does the finance professor interview process look like?

The process typically begins with a screening interview, often conducted at the Allied Social Science Associations annual meeting or by video. Candidates who advance receive an invitation for a campus visit lasting one to two days, which includes a job talk presenting your primary research paper, one-on-one meetings with faculty and the dean, a teaching demonstration in some cases, and a dinner with the hiring committee. Offers follow weeks after campus visits conclude.

Where can I find and apply to finance professor jobs?

You can find and apply to finance professor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from institutions across the United States. Search for roles that match your subfield and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and research agenda.

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