Assistant Professor of Finance

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University College of Business invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Finance, starting September 1, 2027. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Finance by appointment and show potential for high-quality research, with openness to all finance areas and a focus on AI applications in Finance. The college values diversity and rigorous teaching.

Qualifications

• Required: Ph.D. in Finance (or foreign equivalent) by time of appointment.
• Strong potential to publish high-quality research in leading journals, including FT50.
• Preferred: research synergy with finance faculty in corporate, investments, behavioral, international, banking, and quantitative finance.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses.
• Conduct and publish research in top finance journals; contribute to department service.
• Participate in student mentoring and program development.

Education

Ph.D. in Finance

Job description

Location

Stony Brook University College of Business

Open Date

Sep 09, 2026

Deadline

Oct 09, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The College of Business at Stony Brook University is seeking applicants for an Assistant professor position in Finance. This is a full-time appointment in the College's Finance area. The position starts on September 1, 2027. Salary, teaching load, and research support are commensurate with qualifications, academic record, and experience. Candidates in all areas of finance are encouraged to apply. We particularly welcome research that explores applications of artificial intelligence in Finance.

About Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, one of America's most dynamic public universities, is New York's flagship university and No. 1 public university ranked by US News in recent years. Stony Brook is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, a center of academic excellence and an internationally recognized research institution that offers all students a world-class education. Stony Brook University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Foundation.

About the College of Business

Stony Brook University's College of Business is committed to providing outstanding and accessible business education to empower future business leaders. We value a diverse and inclusive learning environment and encourage faculty to incorporate experiential learning to foster creativity, teamwork, and networking while emphasizing ethics and the common good. We offer a combination of graduate (masters and MBAs) and undergraduate programs to over 2,500 students.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Finance or a related field by the time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate strong potential to produce high-quality research publishable in leading finance journals, particularly those included in the Financial Times 50 (FT50) list. We welcome candidates from all areas of finance.

Preferred Qualifications: Research synergy with our finance faculty in the areas of corporate finance, investments, behavioral finance, international finance, banking, and quantitative finance. Evidence of excellent research productivity by a portfolio of publications in the highest quality finance journals.

Application Materials

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Job market paper
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Teaching evaluations
• Three letters of recommendation

Applications received by November 30, 2026, will receive full consideration.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.