Assistant Professor of Finance

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield University seeks applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professors in Finance starting Fall 2026. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Finance by September 1, 2026, and should demonstrate a commitment to engaged teaching and an active research program. Responsibilities include teaching and departmental service. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in Finance by September 1, 2026.
• Strong commitment to engaged teaching required.
• Demonstrated potential to publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach at either the Fairfield and/or Bridgeport campus in person and online.
• Service to the department, school, university, community, and profession is expected.

Skills

Engaged teaching

Research potential

Use of technology in the classroom

Education

Ph.D. in Finance

Job description

The Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level in the Finance Department, beginning Fall 2026 and subject to budget approval. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in Finance by September 1, 2026 and have an active research program with demonstrated potential to publish high quality research in peer-reviewed journals. All areas of finance will be considered. Candidates must have a strong commitment to engaged teaching. Commitment to innovation and demonstrated excellence in using technology in the classroom are required. A faculty member may teach at either the Fairfield and/or Bridgeport campus in person and online. Service to the department, school of business, university, community, and profession is expected.

Founded in 1942, Fairfield University is a Catholic, Jesuit institution, located in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT, one hour from New York City along Long Island Sound. Fairfield University earned the #28 spot for Best Undergraduate Teaching among national universities and was the highest-ranked institution among the 60 schools moving into U.S. News & World Report’s Best National Universities ranking for the first time in 2023. The Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University is AACSB International accredited and is ranked among U.S. News’ and Princeton Review’s best undergraduate and graduate on-campus business schools. The University’s 200-acre campus includes five College and Professional Schools that enroll nearly 5,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,200 graduate students. The Dolan School of Business educates approximately 40% of the University’s undergraduate students and 20% of the University’s graduate students. Finance is the largest major on campus with more than 1000 majors and a quarter of the graduating class. Finance undergraduate (graduate) program is ranked #16 (#25) by U.S. News and World Report.

The salary and benefits for the position are competitive. Review of applications will begin immediately. First round interviews will take place at the 2025 Financial Management Association Meeting October 22 - 25 2025 in in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and via Zoom. Complete applications received by October 30, 2025 will be guaranteed full consideration.

Please click “https://ffd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EmploymentOpportunities/details/Assistant-Professor--Finance_JR0002380” and upload the following materials. Full applications require:

1. cover letter

2. curriculum vitae

3. reprints of published work or a writing sample of current research

4. statement of teaching philosophy and teaching evaluations (if available)

5. two letters of reference.

Please Note: If you have more than 5 documents to attach to your application, please combine them
into 5 or fewer documents.

Fairfield University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of other historically underrepresented groups. The university will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability. Questions can be directed to Prof. Sila Alan, Search Committee Co-Chair [e-mail].