Faculty Opportunity: Assistant / Associate Professor in Financial Economics – Fordham University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant / Associate Professor in Financial Economics – Fordham University

• Institution: Fordham University

• School: Gabelli School of Business

• Academic Area: Finance and Business Economics

• Official Posting Title: Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor, Financial Economics

• Ranks Considered: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor

• Interfolio ID: 195063

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Location: Rose Hill and Lincoln Center Campuses, New York City, United States

• Field: Finance / Financial Economics

• Assistant Professor Salary: Approximately INR 1.89 crore – INR 2.37 crore annually

• Associate Professor Salary: Approximately INR 2.37 crore – INR 2.61 crore annually

• Additional Support: Competitive summer research support

• Open Date: October 5, 2026

• Application Deadline: December 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

• Expected Start Date: September 1, 2027

Overview of the Role

The Finance and Business Economics Area at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Finance beginning September 1, 2027.

Although the posting title identifies the position as Assistant Professor, the description explicitly states that candidates at both the Assistant Professor and Associate Professor levels will be considered.

Candidates from all areas of Finance are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain an active programme of scholarly research.

• Publish high-quality research in leading Finance journals.

• Teach undergraduate courses.

• Teach graduate and/or doctoral courses.

• Advise and mentor students.

• Participate in the intellectual activities of the Finance and Business Economics Area.

• Contribute to service within the Gabelli School of Business.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in:

  • Finance

  • Economics

  • A directly related field

Candidates who have not yet completed the degree may apply if they expect to earn it within one semester of the appointment start date.

Applicants must also demonstrate:

• Strong potential for high-quality research.

• Potential for publication in leading Finance journals.

• Commitment to excellence in teaching.

Additional Expectations for Experienced Candidates

Applicants with prior faculty experience should demonstrate:

• Established research productivity.

• Effective university-level teaching.

• Continued potential for high-quality scholarly publication.

Salary / Remuneration

For Assistant Professor, the advertised base salary range is:

USD 200,000 – USD 250,000 annually

Approximately:

INR 1.89 crore – INR 2.37 crore annually

For Associate Professor, the advertised base salary range is:

USD 250,000 – USD 275,000 annually

Approximately:

INR 2.37 crore – INR 2.61 crore annually

Final salary will depend on academic rank and qualifications.

Competitive summer research support is also provided.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Research Statement

4. Teaching Statement / Teaching Philosophy

5. Writing Samples or Selected Publications

6. Three Confidential Recommendations

Nature of Appointment

• Full-Time

• Tenure-Track

• Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

• Research and Teaching Appointment

• Undergraduate, Graduate, and/or Doctoral Teaching

• Finance / Financial Economics

Visa Information

Fordham University states that, effective October 24, 2025, it will not approve new faculty hires requiring an H-1B petition for foreign nationals residing outside the United States.

Other cases remain subject to Fordham University’s nonimmigrant faculty appointment policy.

Important Dates

• Open Date: October 5, 2026

• Application Deadline: December 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

• Expected Start Date: September 1, 2027

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically through Interfolio.

Interfolio ID: 195063

Application Link:
https://apply.interfolio.com/195063

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