Assistant Professor of Finance

American finance Association; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yale School of Management in New Haven, CT invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Finance for the 2027-2028 academic year. The ideal candidate will teach graduate- and/or Ph.D.-level courses, supervise students, and conduct high-quality research with early intellectual leadership.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, or a related field; ABD candidates must complete their degree by December 31, 2027.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• ABD candidates must complete degree by December 31, 2027.
• Strong research record and potential for intellectual leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate- and/or Ph.D.-level courses.
• Advise and mentor students at graduate and doctoral levels.
• Conduct high-quality research and contribute to the field.

Skills

Mentoring students

Research leadership

Graduate teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Finance, Economics, or related field

Job description

The Yale School of Management is soliciting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Finance at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Qualifications

This position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Finance, Economics, or a directly related field. We are seeking applications from graduating students, post-docs and others who show exceptional promise. The selected candidate will teach graduate- and/or Ph.D.-level courses and advise and mentor students, while conducting high-quality research, representing early demonstration of intellectual leadership in their area of study. Individuals who are currently ABD must be awarded their degree before December 31, 2027.

Appointment terms

This is a full-time, tenure-track position located at the Yale School of Management in New Haven, Connecticut. Appointments will be made for the 2027-2028 academic year, beginning July 1, 2027. The initial term is typically three years. Appointment as Associate Professor (untenured) may be possible for more experienced applicants who have held a full-time ladder-track faculty role for a few years provided they meet the University’s qualifications for that rank. Information on salary ranges and benefits is available here.

Application Instructions

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper, research statement (optional) and contact information for three references via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/195097. Reference requests will be immediately sent via e-mail to proposed letter writers.

Timing

We plan to hold virtual interviews starting in December 2026 and recommend that applicants submit their materials by November 15, 2026 to ensure full consideration. The deadline to submit an application is December 15, 2026.

Yale University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.