Assistant Professor of Finance (Tenure Track) 2026 - 2027
About the role
The Finance Department of the Wharton School is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants should have interests in areas such as Corporate Finance, Asset Pricing, and Macroeconomics. The Wharton School offers Finance courses at the undergraduate, MBA, and doctoral levels. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2027. Information about the Finance Department and the research expertise of its current faculty may be found here: https://fnce.wharton.upenn.edu/. If you should need to contact the Finance Department, please email the Recruitment Coordinator at fnce-recruitcoord@wharton.upenn.edu.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD (expected completion by June 30, 2028 is acceptable) from an accredited institution. Demonstrated ability or potential for high quality research and teaching are important.
Requirements
- Cover Letter (required)
- Curriculum Vitae (required)
- Job Market Paper (required)
- Contact information for three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation (required)
- 4th Letter of Recommendation (optional)
- Additional Documents (optional)
Applicants are strongly encouraged to have their completed application submitted by Friday, November 20, 2026 for full consideration.