Open Rank, Finance Faculty (T/TT)

Inside Higher Ed; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable university is seeking applications for a faculty position in Finance at their Darden School of Business starting in Fall 2026. Candidates should possess a terminal degree and an active research program to ensure publications at leading outlets. This role emphasizes teaching in a student-centered environment, where engaging students and developing curriculum materials are key responsibilities. The successful candidate will also contribute to the academic community and uphold Darden's values. Competitive compensation and a supportive faculty environment await.

Qualifications

• Active academic research program indicating ability to publish at premier outlets.
• Capability to teach in a student-centered environment.
• Development of curriculum materials for both internal and external use.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in a dynamic and unstructured setting.
• Uphold Darden community values and contribute as a leader.
• Engage with practicing managers.

Skills

Research productivity

Teaching ability

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Education

Terminal degree by start of position

Job description

Description

The Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure track assistant, associate or full professor faculty appointment in Finance to begin Fall 2026. We seek to hire faculty who stand out with respect to both research productivity and teaching potential. Early applications, especially from experienced candidates, are strongly encouraged.

For the 2025-2026 academic year, the Darden School is recruiting in the areas of Analytics and Decision Sciences, Finance, Technology and Operations Management, and Strategy, Entrepreneurship, & Ethics. For more information about the Darden School and the University of Virginia, see https://www.darden.virginia.edu/.

The University of Virginia offers benefits for legally-recognized spouses in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The University assists UVA faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more about those services, please see Dual Career Program at UVA.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a terminal degree by the start of the position. Applicants must have an active academic research program that indicates an ability to generate work of the highest quality and the potential to publish at premier outlets. Applicants must be capable of teaching in a \"student-centered\" environment that requires excellence in engaging students in a dynamic and unstructured setting as well as be able to develop curriculum materials for both internal and external use. Applicants are expected to uphold Darden community values, contribute as leaders to Darden and to academic communities in our profession, and engage with practicing managers. The Darden School is an organization with a strong culture that reflects a commitment to our mission and values.

Application Instructions

For questions about the application process, please contact Amy Fitzgerald, Associate Director of Faculty Affairs and Recruiting, at [e-mail]. For questions about tenure track positions, please contact Michael Schill, who chairs the tenure track recruiting committee, at [e-mail]. For questions about academic general faculty positions, please contact Marc Lipson, who chairs the academic general faculty recruiting committee, at [e-mail].

Please apply through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/173746), and search for “Open Rank, Finance Faculty – Darden School of Business”. Complete an application online and submit:

• A cover letter that describes your research agenda and teaching experience (including a summary of teaching evaluations if available)
• A current curriculum vitae
• At least one research paper (either published or a working paper)
• Three letters of recommendation (highly suggested, especially for rookie candidates, but not required)

Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents may not receive full consideration. At the time of a job offer, a selected candidate will be required to complete a background check per University Policy.