Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance

Financial Management Association International; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance, starting September 1, 2026. The position focuses on teaching core undergraduate and graduate finance courses with a supportive environment for scholarly activity.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointee will contribute to a vibrant college of business and be part of a nationally recognized university community.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• PhD in Finance or closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Strong commitment to teaching excellence and ability to deliver high-quality instruction in core finance subjects.
• Interest in enhancing curriculum with electives related to AI in Finance.
• Familiarity with Python for Finance or Personal Finance or willingness to teach these courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach core undergraduate and graduate finance courses.
• Contribute to scholarly activity in a supportive environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enrich the curriculum and student learning.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

PhD in Finance

Tools

Python

Job description

Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance

Location: College of Business, Stony Brook University

Open Date: Apr 15, 2026

Deadline: May 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The College of Business at Stony Brook University invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position in Finance, starting on September 1, 2026. This position is primarily focused on meeting the teaching needs of our core undergraduate and graduate courses. While the primary focus is instructional, the College provides a supportive environment for scholarly activity. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. About Stony Brook University Stony Brook is New York State's flagship public research university and has been ranked the #1 public university in New York by US News & World Report in recent years. It 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, reflecting the highest level of research activity. As a leading institution in STEM, health sciences, and interdisciplinary research, Stony Brook offers faculty a rich, collaborative environment. About the College of Business The College of Business at Stony Brook University is committed to promoting high-quality research and discoveries, as well as delivering a transformative business education that prepares students for leadership roles in an evolving, technology-driven business landscape. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and quality research environment by cultivating a community of productive and collaborative scholars. We value interdisciplinary collaboration, an inclusive learning environment, and we encourage faculty to incorporate real-world applications that emphasize ethics, innovation, and societal impact. The College offers a combination of graduate (masters and MBAs) and undergraduate degree programs to over 2300 students, making it a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship and hold a Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field by the time of appointment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and the ability to deliver high-quality instruction in core finance subject areas.

Preferred Qualifications: Beyond the core teaching mission, we are interested in candidates who can contribute to the enrichment of our curriculum, including potential electives related to AI applications in Finance. While the position is teaching-oriented, evidence of research potential or a developing research agenda that complements our faculty's interests-such as corporate finance, investments, behavioral finance, or quantitative finance-is a plus. Proficiency in, or a willingness to teach, courses involving Python for Finance or Personal Finance will also be viewed favorably.

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.