Assistant / Associate Professor Position in Finance

Rutgers University

Newark (NJ)

On-site

USD 230,000 - 250,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and/

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University’s Finance & Economics Department at Rutgers Business School—Newark and New Brunswick is seeking a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor in Finance. The candidate must hold a Ph.D.

in finance or economics, with a proven publication record in top-tier journals and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the university level. The successful appointee will engage in empirical asset pricing or corporate finance research with strong econometric skills and will teach courses

Qualifications

PhD in finance or economics from an accredited program.
Track record of publications in top-tier finance/economics journals.
Demonstrated effective teaching at the university level.

Responsibilities

Scholarly activities in empirical asset pricing or corporate finance with strong econometric skills.
Teach undergraduate and graduate programs, including Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, Asset Pricing, Derivatives, Fixed Income, and Econometrics.

Skills

Publication track record

University teaching

Education

PhD in finance or economics

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Assistant / Associate Professor Position in Finance Department Finance & Economics Salary Details $230,000 - $250,000 Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Posting Summary

The Finance and Economics Department of the Rutgers Business School at Newark and New Brunswick, Rutgers University, is seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (without tenure), subject to funding availability. Candidate must already have a Ph.D. in finance or economics, should have a track record of publications in top-tier finance and economics journals, and have demonstrated effective teaching at the university level.

The successful candidate will have scholarly activities in either empirical asset pricing or corporate finance with strong econometric skills. The successful candidate is expected to teach in both the undergraduate and graduate programs of the Department, especially courses such as Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, Asset Pricing, Derivatives, Analysis of Fixed Income and Econometrics.

Posting will be open until filled.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 26FA0699 Posting Open Date 07/31/2026 Posting Close Date 10/05/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Candidates must already have a Ph.D. in finance or economics, should have a track record of publications in top-tier finance and economics journals, and have demonstrated effective teaching at the university level.

Required

Scholarly activities in either empirical asset pricing or corporate finance with strong econometric skills. The successful candidate is expected to teach in both the undergraduate and graduate programs of the Department, especially courses such as Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, Asset Pricing, Derivatives, Analysis of Fixed Income and Econometrics.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates must already have a Ph.D. in Finance or Economics.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview

The Finance & Economics Department at Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick has more than 40 faculty member and offers academic programs in finance at the undergraduate, MBA, master’s, and doctoral levels. These include undergraduate Finance majors, the MBA in Finance, the Master of Financial Analysis, the Master of Quantitative Finance, and the Ph.D. in Finance concentration within the Ph.D. in Management program. The Department is also associated with the Whitcomb Center for Research in Financial Services and the Center for Real Estate.

Rutgers Business School also offers additional programs, including the M.S. in Business of Fashion, through other departments and academic units.

Faculty teaching responsibilities may extend across the Newark and New Brunswick campuses, depending on departmental needs and the requirements of the position.

Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: https://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Details

Campus : Rutgers University-Newark Home Location : Campus Rutgers University-Newark City : Newark State : NJ Location Details

Faculty member are expected to teach on both Newark and New Brunswick campuses, if needed. The location of office will be negotiated with RBS Dean and Department Chair.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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