Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance at InsideHigherEd

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Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance

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School of Business

Full-Time

The Frank G. Zarb School of Business is inviting applications for an anticipated tenure-track faculty position in Finance beginning in the fall of 2026.

Applicants will be considered as an Assistant or Associate Professor. Rank is dependent upon the applicant’s teaching experience and publication record. Preference will be given to candidates whose primary area of teaching and research is in finance with an interest in investment, portfolio management, financial markets and institutions, derivatives or quantitative finance, although strong candidates in other areas will also be considered.

Hofstra University emphasizes excellence in teaching. Candidates will be expected to teach graduate (MBA, MSF and MS in Quantitative Finance) and undergraduate finance courses, in the classroom and on-line. In addition, candidates must have a commitment to research which leads to quality-refereed publications. The university provides excellent support for faculty teaching and research, including access to CRSP and COMPUSTAT via WRDS interface, DataStream and Bloomberg Professional terminals in the Martin B. Greenberg Academic Trading Room. Service to the university and the profession is also expected.

The Hofstra University Finance Department’s 12 full-time faculty serve more than 400 majors at the undergraduate and graduate levels. For information about our programs and resources, our faculty, and our students, applicants are encouraged to visit the following websites:
https://www.hofstra.edu/finance/
https://www.hofstra.edu/finance hofstra.edu/tradingroom/

• Ph.D. or D.B.A. with specialization in Finance from an AACSB-accredited business program. ABDs in advanced dissertation stages will be considered for a non-tenure track appointment. Tenure-track status requires a degree in hand by August 2026. Candidates should have the potential for excellent teaching and research.

Applications should be submitted electronically and include the following:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Evidence of effectiveness as an educator
• Address and phone number of three references

Open until filled

Yes

07/15/2025

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

$175,000-$195,000