Assistant Professor, Finance

About the role

The Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University invites applications for one tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the Finance Department, beginning Fall 2027 and subject to budget approval. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in Finance by September 1, 2027 and have an active research program with demonstrated potential to publish high quality research in peer-reviewed journals. All areas of finance will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach at either the Fairfield and/or Bridgeport campus in person and online.
• Contribute to the department, school of business, university, community, and profession through service.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Finance by September 1, 2027.
• Strong commitment to engaged teaching.
• Demonstrated excellence in using technology in the classroom.

Qualifications

A strong commitment to engaged teaching. Commitment to innovation and demonstrated excellence in using technology in the classroom are required.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Competitive.

Schedule

Not specified.

About the Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University

Fairfield University is a Jesuit, Catholic institution, located in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT, one hour from New York City along Long Island Sound. Founded in 1942, Fairfield University earned the #28 spot for Best Undergraduate Teaching among national universities and was the highest-ranked institution among the 60 schools moving into U.S. News & World Report’s Best National Universities ranking for the first time in 2023. The Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University is AACSB International accredited and is ranked among U.S. News’ and Princeton Review’s best undergraduate and graduate on-campus business schools. The University’s 200-acre campus includes five College and Professional Schools that enroll over 5,300 undergraduate students and more than 1,650 graduate students. The Dolan School of Business educates approximately 52% of the University’s undergraduate students and 27% of the University’s graduate students. Finance is the largest major on campus with more than 1370 majors – approximately one quarter of the graduating class.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately. First round interviews will take place at the 2026 Financial Management Association Meeting, October 14 – 17, in Tampa Florida and via Zoom. Complete applications received by September 15, 2026 will be guaranteed full consideration. Please click “Apply Now” and upload the following materials. Full applications require: cover letter, curriculum vitae, reprints of published work or a writing sample of current research, statement of teaching philosophy and teaching evaluations (if available), and two letters of reference. Questions can be directed to Prof. Sila Alan, Search Committee Co-Chair at: financesearch@fairfield.edu.