Tenure Line Faculty in Finance

About the role

The Department of Finance at Penn State University Park seeks to fill up to three tenure-line faculty positions beginning Fall 2027: two Assistant Professors and one Full Professor. A chaired appointment may be available for an exceptionally qualified candidate. Candidates are expected to contribute to the mission of the Smeal College of Business and the Department of Finance through research, teaching, and service. Applications are submitted online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Tenure-Line-Faculty-in-Finance_REQ_0000082662 with a vita, copies of representative publications and working papers, teaching evaluations (for seasoned applicants), and names of at least three references; three reference letters must be emailed directly to finance.recruiting@psu.edu. For full consideration, applications should be completed by November 1, 2026, though review continues until the position is filled. More information is available at www.smeal.psu.edu/finance. Questions can be directed to Kayla Horting (keo131@psu.edu), 814-863-0486. Employment requires successful completion of a background check per University policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research that is published or publishable in top-tier academic journals.
• Effectively teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Serve as a research advisor and mentor to PhD students.
• Engage in service activities commensurate with rank.
• Contribute to the collegial and intellectual atmosphere of the department.

Qualifications

• Applicants in the final stages of completing a PhD program will be considered for Assistant Professor appointments.
• For Full Professor consideration, applicants must have a proven track record of high-quality scholarly research and demonstrated teaching competence at a high level.
• All candidates must hold a PhD in Finance or a closely related field by the appointment start date.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.