Assistant Professor of Finance
About the role
Department: Costello College of Business, George Mason University. Location: Fairfax, VA (On Site). Workplace type: On Site. Sponsorship eligibility: Eligible for visa sponsorship. Classification: 9‑month Instructional Faculty, Full‑Time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk).
The Donald G. Costello College of Business is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, located near Washington, D.C., with campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, and Incheon, South Korea. The college offers AACSB‑accredited business and accounting programs, emphasizing multidisciplinary research, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education, experiential learning, and corporate partnerships.
The Finance area within the college focuses on financial markets, real estate, fintech, and is affiliated with the CFA Institute. The Assistant Professor of Finance will teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses, conduct high‑quality research, and provide service to the Finance Area, the College, the University, the profession, and the business community.
Responsibilities
- Conducts high‑quality research for publication in top‑tier academic journals.
- Teaches finance courses in undergraduate and/or graduate programs (teaching load per College workload policy).
- Provides service to the Finance Area, the Costello College of Business, the University, and the profession (e.g., journal reviewing/editing, academic community engagement, student mentoring, committee membership, interfacing with the business community).
Qualifications
Required:
- Ph.D. or equivalent in Finance, or be ABD with a documented expectation of degree completion before the start of Fall 2027.
- Collegiality and ability to work well with colleagues.
Preferred:
- Experience as an Assistant Professor.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Schedule
Full‑time (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week).