*Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor, Financial Economics

Fordham University: Office of the Provost: Gabelli School of Business: Finance and Business Economics

Location

Rose Hill and Lincoln Center Campuses

Open Date

Oct 05, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

Assistant $200,000 to $250,000; Associate $250,000 to $275,000

Deadline

Dec 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Finance and Business Economics Area of Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Finance beginning September 1, 2027. The position is open to candidates at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The base salary range is: Assistant, $200,000-$250,000; Associate, $250,000–$275,000, commensurate with rank and qualifications. Competitive summer research support is also provided. Candidates from all areas of finance will be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, teach undergraduate, graduate, and/or doctoral courses, advise and mentor students, and participate in the intellectual and service activities of the Area and the Gabelli School of Business.

Fordham University is an independent, Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition, located on two main campuses in New York City. The Gabelli School of Business is accredited by the AACSB. Finance is a strategically important discipline within the Gabelli School and has grown considerably in both research productivity and course offerings in recent years. The Finance and Business Economics Area offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses and provides an active environment for faculty research and intellectual exchange. Consistent with Fordham’s Jesuit tradition, we value cultural and intellectual diversity and strive to create an academic community and campus culture that attracts and facilitates faculty development. Additional information about the Finance and Business Economics Area and its faculty is available at

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in Finance, Economics, or a directly related field, or expect to earn the degree within one semester of the start of the appointment. Candidates must demonstrate strong potential for high-quality research and publication in leading finance journals, as well as a commitment to excellence in teaching. Candidates with prior faculty experience should have a demonstrated record of research productivity and effective teaching.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Effective October 24, 2025, the University will not approve or move forward with any new faculty hires that require the filing of an H-1B petition who are foreign nationals residing outside the U.S. For all other aspects, we will continue to follow Fordham’s policy on Appointment of Nonimmigrant Faculty .