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Finance Professor roles at U.S. universities can qualify for OPT work authorization when structured as full-time faculty positions requiring a graduate degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Most academic hiring cycles run 12 to 18 months ahead, so STEM OPT extension eligibility and application timing both matter early.
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The Finance Group of the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University invites applications for an open non-tenure track faculty position to be located at the Boston, Massachusetts Campus of the university, with employment beginning in August 2027. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with teaching, research, and service responsibilities. Appointment will be made at the Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor level, depending on qualifications and experience.
About the D’Amore-McKim School of Business:
For over 100 years, the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University has continuously strengthened its foundation of experiential learning and innovation. Today, our mission to enable students to be responsible business leaders of the world capable of working, navigating, and creating in a digital environment is more relevant than ever. We offer unique business-specific and interdisciplinary degree opportunities at the bachelor's and master’s levels, and lifelong learners benefit from our graduate-level certificates and executive education portfolio. All of these are enhanced by Northeastern's global campus system and experience-powered education approach. In addition, our use-inspired faculty and their research focus on transformative impact for humankind. Ultimately, D’Amore-McKim’s values-driven culture and cross-border approach to learning and research empower our students, faculty, alumni, and corporate partners to create impact far beyond the confines of time, discipline, degree, and campus.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels in accounting areas including financial, tax, audit or data analytics and/or related subjects; participate in service to the Accounting Group, D’Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University, and the discipline; and develop an appropriate independent research program necessary to achieve and maintain AACSB qualification as a Scholarly Academic. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses covering topics in financial accounting, tax, auditing, or data analytics. Preference will be given to candidates who are qualified to teach courses related to financial accounting, tax and data analytics.
Responsibilities based on %:
The major responsibilities are:
- teaching in our undergraduate and graduate programs (60%)
- research to maintain scholarly academic status (20%)
- services to the Marketing group, DMSB and the University (20%)
Qualifications:
Candidates for Teaching Professor must have a doctorate in accounting or a closely related field by the appointment start date. Candidates for appointment at ranks above the entry-level must have at least 4 years of college teaching and/or professional experience. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching and research, and fostering an environment of belonging for our student population.
Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, genetic information, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.
Documents to Submit:
Applicants should submit materials including a letter of interest, vita, recent working papers, and teaching evaluations. Letters of reference will be requested at a later stage. Inquiries may be directed to Nicole Boyson, Finance Group Chair n.boyson@northeastern.edu
Position Type
Academic
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay Range:
Assistant Teaching Professor: $150,000.00 - $171,000.00 | Associate Teaching Professor: $160,000.00 - $185,000.00
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
About the Opportunity
The Finance Group of the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University invites applications for an open non-tenure track faculty position to be located at the Boston, Massachusetts Campus of the university, with employment beginning in August 2027. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with teaching, research, and service responsibilities. Appointment will be made at the Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor level, depending on qualifications and experience.
About the D’Amore-McKim School of Business:
For over 100 years, the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University has continuously strengthened its foundation of experiential learning and innovation. Today, our mission to enable students to be responsible business leaders of the world capable of working, navigating, and creating in a digital environment is more relevant than ever. We offer unique business-specific and interdisciplinary degree opportunities at the bachelor's and master’s levels, and lifelong learners benefit from our graduate-level certificates and executive education portfolio. All of these are enhanced by Northeastern's global campus system and experience-powered education approach. In addition, our use-inspired faculty and their research focus on transformative impact for humankind. Ultimately, D’Amore-McKim’s values-driven culture and cross-border approach to learning and research empower our students, faculty, alumni, and corporate partners to create impact far beyond the confines of time, discipline, degree, and campus.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels in accounting areas including financial, tax, audit or data analytics and/or related subjects; participate in service to the Accounting Group, D’Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University, and the discipline; and develop an appropriate independent research program necessary to achieve and maintain AACSB qualification as a Scholarly Academic. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses covering topics in financial accounting, tax, auditing, or data analytics. Preference will be given to candidates who are qualified to teach courses related to financial accounting, tax and data analytics.
Responsibilities based on %:
The major responsibilities are:
- teaching in our undergraduate and graduate programs (60%)
- research to maintain scholarly academic status (20%)
- services to the Marketing group, DMSB and the University (20%)
Qualifications:
Candidates for Teaching Professor must have a doctorate in accounting or a closely related field by the appointment start date. Candidates for appointment at ranks above the entry-level must have at least 4 years of college teaching and/or professional experience. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching and research, and fostering an environment of belonging for our student population.
Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, genetic information, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.
Documents to Submit:
Applicants should submit materials including a letter of interest, vita, recent working papers, and teaching evaluations. Letters of reference will be requested at a later stage. Inquiries may be directed to Nicole Boyson, Finance Group Chair n.boyson@northeastern.edu
Position Type
Academic
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay Range:
Assistant Teaching Professor: $150,000.00 - $171,000.00 | Associate Teaching Professor: $160,000.00 - $185,000.00
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Finance Professor
Target STEM-eligible departments
Finance programs housed within business schools often carry CIP codes that qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm the department's classification with your DSO before accepting a position to maximize your authorized work period.
Apply during the academic hiring season
University finance faculty searches open in September through November for positions starting the following fall. Missing this window means waiting another full year, so align your OPT start date with the academic job market calendar.
Clarify your work authorization status upfront
Many university HR departments are unfamiliar with OPT. Frame your authorization as employment-based, not visa-based. Bring your EAD card and a one-page OPT explainer to any offer negotiation or HR onboarding conversation.
Prioritize research universities over teaching colleges
R1 and R2 research universities are more experienced handling international faculty and have dedicated international scholar offices. Smaller liberal arts colleges often lack the infrastructure to support OPT onboarding efficiently.
Align your dissertation defense with hiring timelines
Most tenure-track finance positions require a completed PhD or ABD status with a defense date confirmed. Timing your graduation to precede or coincide with your OPT start date strengthens your candidacy and avoids authorization gaps.
Use adjunct or postdoc roles as a bridge
If a tenure-track offer isn't immediate, adjunct faculty or postdoctoral research positions at business schools can count as qualifying OPT employment while you build your publication record and re-enter the academic job market.
Finance Professor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Finance Professor role qualify as valid OPT employment?
Yes, as long as the position is directly related to your degree field. A PhD or master's in finance, economics, or a closely related discipline satisfies the degree-relatedness requirement. Full-time faculty roles, postdoctoral appointments, and visiting scholar positions all typically qualify. Adjunct roles qualify only if your total hours meet the full-time threshold your DSO has authorized.
Can I apply for the STEM OPT extension as a Finance Professor?
It depends on your degree's CIP code, not your job title. If your finance or economics degree is classified under a STEM-designated CIP code, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Many finance PhD programs qualify, but you must verify with your DSO before your initial 12-month OPT period expires. The university must also be E-Verify enrolled to support the extension.
How far in advance should I start my OPT application if I want a faculty position?
Apply for OPT as early as 90 days before your program end date. Academic hiring timelines are long, and many tenure-track offers are extended in February or March for fall start dates. You want your EAD in hand before any offer is accepted. If your card hasn't arrived by your intended start date, the university cannot legally put you on payroll.
Where can I find Finance Professor jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the best place to start. It surfaces academic and research-sector roles where employers are open to international candidates on OPT, so you're not filtering through listings that silently exclude you. University career portals and department-specific postings are worth checking directly once you've identified target institutions through your initial Migrate Mate search.
What happens to my OPT status if my faculty contract isn't renewed?
You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment, during which you must find a new qualifying position, transfer to another visa status, or depart the U.S. Report the employment end date to your DSO immediately. Do not wait until the grace period is nearly over, as processing delays for any new arrangements can leave you out of status.