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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Full-time Faculty Positions
Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Part-time Faculty Positions
DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed.
Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching.
Posting Details
Job ID: 186552
Rank: Assistant ProfessorCollege/School: Chicago, IL - Driehaus College of Business
Position Description:- Deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate courses in the various areas of finance.
- Develop and maintain an active research agenda that results in quality journal publications.
- Collaborate with colleagues and actively contribute to the intellectual life of the department.
- Participate in service activities at all levels (departmental, college, and university-level).
- Contribute to the support of the department's student recruitment and retention efforts.
- Contribute to the overall success of the department and college by participating in workshops, events, and other relevant activities.
- Ph.D. in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated potential for making significant contributions to the field of finance.
- Strong teaching skills and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
Applicant Documents
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Full-time Faculty Positions
Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Part-time Faculty Positions
DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed.
Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching.
Posting Details
Job ID: 186552
Rank: Assistant ProfessorCollege/School: Chicago, IL - Driehaus College of Business
Position Description:- Deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate courses in the various areas of finance.
- Develop and maintain an active research agenda that results in quality journal publications.
- Collaborate with colleagues and actively contribute to the intellectual life of the department.
- Participate in service activities at all levels (departmental, college, and university-level).
- Contribute to the support of the department's student recruitment and retention efforts.
- Contribute to the overall success of the department and college by participating in workshops, events, and other relevant activities.
- Ph.D. in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated potential for making significant contributions to the field of finance.
- Strong teaching skills and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
Applicant Documents
Cover Letter(1)C.V.(1)
Contact Reference(1)
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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, DeVry University, and Tulane University, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Louisiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 20% of finance professor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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