GSB Faculty Positions in Finance AY 2026-2027

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 280,000 - 495,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business seeks tenure-track faculty positions in finance, open to all ranks, to advance research and teach finance to MBA and PhD students at Stanford.

Applicants should upload CVs, research papers, and teaching evaluations, and arrange three letters of recommendation by Nov 15, 2026. Junior candidates should have or expect a PhD by Sept 1, 2027. Base pay ranges are provided for Assistant, Associate and Full Professor ranks.

Qualifications

• Strong research background in finance.
• Ability to teach MBA and PhD courses in finance.
• PhD by Sep 1, 2027 for junior applicants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in finance.
• Teach MBA and PhD finance courses.
• Coordinate with department for application materials (CV, research papers, teaching evaluations) and letters of recommendation.

Education

PhD by Sep 2027

Job description

GSB Faculty Positions in Finance AY 2026-2027

• Location: Stanford, CA
• Open Date: Aug 1, 2026
• Close Date: Nov 15, 2026

The Graduate School of Business at Stanford University seeks applications for tenure-track faculty positions in the field of finance. All ranks and relevant disciplines will be considered. Applicants should possess a strong research background and an interest in the study of finance, and the ability to teach courses in finance effectively in both MBA and PhD programs. Junior applicants should have or expect to complete a PhD by September 1, 2027.Applicants should submit their applications electronically by uploading their curriculum vitae, research papers and publications, and teaching evaluations, if applicable.

Each applicant must upload their files and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted by November 15, 2026, at 9:00 PM Pacific Time

The expected base pay range for this position is:

• Assistant Professor: $280,000 - $295,000
• Associate Professor: $310,000 - $335,000
• Full Professor: $385,000 - $495,000

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].