Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 280,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business invites applications for tenure-track positions in Finance for the 2027-28 academic year. Applicants must hold a PhD in finance or expect completion by July 1, 2027, with instructors appointed if not yet finished.

Review of applications begins November 10, 2026, and continues through March 31, 2027. Salary ranges from $280,000 to $320,000, with benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• Conduct original research of exceptionally high quality.
• Teach effectively in finance courses.
• Participate in and contribute to the academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research of high quality in finance.
• Teach finance courses and supervise students.
• Engage in service and contribution to the academic community.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Education

PhD in Finance

Job description

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is seeking toappoint outstanding scholars to tenure-track positions in Financefor the 2027-28 academic year.

We invite applications from those who hold a PhD (or equivalent)or expect to complete the requirements for a PhD in finance by July1, 2027 or soon thereafter. (We require all tenure track faculty tohave a PhD or equivalent. We will appoint those whose degreerequirements have not been satisfied by this date as instructors,the expectation being that all PhD requirements will be satisfiedsoon thereafter, at which time you will be appointed as anassistant professor.)

Members of our faculty are expected to conduct original researchof exceptionally high quality, to teach effectively, and toparticipate in and contribute to the academicenvironment.

Each candidate should submit a curriculum vitae, a sample ofwritten work, and the names of at least two scholars qualified andwilling to evaluate the candidate’s ability, training, andpotential for research and teaching.

We will start formally reviewing applications onNovember 10, 2026, and strongly encourage you tocomplete your application by then. We will continue to acceptapplications until March 31, 2027.

Salary range: $280,000 - $300,000 for assistant and $300,000 -$320,000 for associate

This position is benefits eligible - for information onbenefits, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide:

Equal Employment OpportunityStatement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer anddoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, nationalor ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individualwith a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information,or other protected classes under the law. For additionalinformation please see the University's Notice ofNondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to completethe application process should call 773-834-3988 or email [e-mail] with their request.