Job Summary

The Finance Department at Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst invites applications for one tenure-track position. The position is open to recent PhDs and PhD applicants with a few years of experience at the assistant professor level. Seasoned (experienced) candidates should have a strong record of publishing in top tier finance journals. Successful candidates are expected to be both productive researchers and effective teachers capable of contributing to the school’s Undergraduate, MS, MBA, Ph.D., and other programs. Successful candidates will have expertise or evident potential in providing quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A demonstrated ability to teach in both face-to-face and online education formats is highly desirable. The appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2026.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field preferably from an AACSB accredited institution (must be obtained by September 1, 2026), along with a high level of scholarship or the potential to establish a strong scholarly record, and evidence of teaching excellence. Applications from all areas of finance are welcome.

Application Instructions

Apply by December 1, 2025, to ensure priority consideration. We will start reviewing applications and interviewing candidates after the deadline. The search may remain open until a suitable candidate pool has been identified, or the position is filled. Applicants are required to submit the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Job market paper
• List of names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available)

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.