Assistant Professor of Finance

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking an Assistant Professor of Finance to join their Business School. This tenure-track position will focus on teaching and research in areas such as Financial Technology and Corporate Finance. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Finance and a strong commitment to education and scholarly activity. The role begins in August 2026, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Qualifications

• Engagement in high-quality scholarship and teaching.
• Interests in Corporate Finance, Financial Technology, and Financial Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Publish high-quality research in finance.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Finance

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Do you want to have a greater impact inside and outside the classroom? Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), a premier university located in New England, might be the place for you!

JOB TITLE

Assistant Professor of Finance

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Business School

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

Job Description Summary

Do you want to have a greater impact inside and outside the classroom? Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), a premier university located in New England, might be the place for you!

WPI's Business School (the Business School) seeks motivated applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Finance (tenure-track) to build on the university's strengths in the financial technology space. Successful candidates must be prepared to publish high-quality research and to teach high-quality courses. Candidates with interests in Corporate Finance are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Qualifications: Successful candidates will embrace the opportunity to be part of new educational and research programs in the growing area of financial technology. They will distinguish themselves by their interest in collaborating with colleagues from other departments with technology, engineering, and analytics expertise. The finance group in the Business School at WPI has interests in Financial Technology (FinTech), Quantitative Finance, and Financial Analytics, and are seeking to expand the group to include expertise in Corporate Finance.

A Ph.D. in Finance or equivalent is required. Preference will be given to candidates with an ability to engage in high-quality scholarship and high-quality teaching and have demonstrated interests in corporate finance. Candidates should demonstrate ability and willingness to teach at the graduate and undergraduate level.

If you are interested in joining our faculty and team of motivated and caring colleagues, you should include:

• A cover letter
• A Curriculum Vitae including three references
• Teaching evaluations
  
  

Timing: The position will start in August 2026. We expect to interview at the 2025 Financial Management Association Annual Meeting, October 22-25, in Vancouver, Canada . Review of applications to start on a rolling basis as they come in until the position is filled.

For questions or clarifications, please contact Professor Kwamie Dunbar, Search Committee Chair, at [e-mail]

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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