Finance Assistant Professor — Researcher & Mentor

American finance Association; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University’s Costello College of Business invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Finance. The position entails teaching undergraduate and graduate finance courses, conducting high‑quality research, and providing service to the Finance Area and the University. This is a full‑time, benefits‑eligible appointment.

We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in Finance (or ABD with completion before Fall 2027) and a record of collegiality and potential teaching effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or ABD) in Finance with completion by Fall 2027.
• Collegiality and ability to work well with colleagues.
• Experience as an Assistant Professor.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Conducts high-quality research for publication in top-tier journals.
• Teaches finance courses in undergraduate and/or graduate programs per workload policy.
• Provides service to the Finance Area, the Costello College of Business, the University, and the profession (journal reviewing/editing, mentoring, committees).

Skills

Teaching experience

Collegiality

Research in finance

Education

Ph.D. in Finance

ABD with degree completion before Fall 2027

Job description

George Mason University’s Costello College of Business invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Finance. The position entails teaching undergraduate and graduate finance courses, conducting high‑quality research, and providing service to the Finance Area and the University. This is a full‑time, benefits‑eligible appointment.

We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in Finance (or ABD with completion before Fall 2027) and a record of collegiality and potential teaching effectiveness.