Assistant / Associate Professor

Job Description

The Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech invites applications for two tenure-track positions in the Department of Finance, Insurance and Business Law at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (with tenure). These positions present an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing department. Rank will be based on experience and record of achievement. The positions are based in Blacksburg, VA with an expected start date of August 2027. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning immediately. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by November 20, 2026; review will continue until the positions are filled.

Required Qualifications

• Successful candidates should possess a doctoral degree in finance or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by August 10, 2027
• Candidates for the rank of Assistant Professor must exhibit the potential to publish in top-tier finance and finance-related journals
• Candidates for the rank of Associate Professor must possess an outstanding academic record, including publications in top-tier finance and finance-related journals and evidence of national/international recognition
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate upon experience.

Hours per week

Varies

Review Date

November 20, 2026; open until filled.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands‑on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem‑solvers. A comprehensive land‑grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension officesand research institutes.A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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