Assistant / Associate Professor Position in Finance

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting TitleAssistant / Associate Professor Position in FinanceDepartmentFinance & EconomicsSalary Details$230,000 - $250,000 Offer InformationThe final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.BenefitsRutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:Medical, prescription drug, and dental coveragePaid vacation, holidays, and various leave programsCompetitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings optionsEmployee and dependent educational benefitsLife insurance coverageEmployee discounts programsFor detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: .Posting SummaryThe Finance and Economics Department of the Rutgers Business School at Newark and New Brunswick, Rutgers University, is seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (without tenure), subject to funding availability. Candidate must already have a Ph.D. in finance or economics, should have a track record of publications in top-tier finance and economics journals, and have demonstrated effective teaching at the university level.The successful candidate will have scholarly activities in either empirical asset pricing or corporate finance with strong econometric skills. The successful candidate is expected to teach in both the undergraduate and graduate programs of the Department, especially courses such as Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, Asset Pricing, Derivatives, Analysis of Fixed Income and Econometrics.Posting will be open until filled.Position StatusFull TimePosting Number26FA0699Posting Open Date07/31/2026Posting Close Date10/05/2026 Qualifications Minimum Education and ExperienceCandidates must already have a Ph.D. in finance or economics, should have a track record of publications in top-tier finance and economics journals, and have demonstrated effective teaching at the university level.Certifications/LicensesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesScholarly activities in either empirical asset pricing or corporate finance with strong econometric skills. The successful candidate is expected to teach in both the undergraduate and graduate programs of the Department, especially courses such as Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, Asset Pricing, Derivatives, Analysis of Fixed Income and Econometrics.Preferred QualificationsCandidates must already have a Ph.D. in Finance or Economics.Equipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentOverviewThe Finance & Economics Department at Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick has more than 40 faculty member and offers academic programs in finance at the undergraduate, MBA, master’s, and doctoral levels. These include undergraduate Finance majors, the MBA in Finance, the Master of Financial Analysis, the Master of Quantitative Finance, and the Ph.D. in Finance concentration within the Ph.D. in Management program. The Department is also associated with the Whitcomb Center for Research in Financial Services and the Center for Real Estate.Rutgers Business School also offers additional programs, including the M.S. in Business of Fashion, through other departments and academic units.Faculty teaching responsibilities may extend across the Newark and New Brunswick campuses, depending on departmental needs and the requirements of the position.StatementIt is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: Posting Details Special Instructions to ApplicantsQuick Link to PostingCampusRutgers University-NewarkHome Location CampusRutgers University-NewarkCityNewarkStateNJLocation DetailsFaculty member are expected to teach on both Newark and New Brunswick campuses, if needed. The location of office will be negotiated with RBS Dean and Department Chair. Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: