Tenure-Track Faculty in Finance – MIT Sloan School of Management

Faculty Opportunity: Tenure-Track Faculty in Finance – MIT Sloan School of Management

• Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

• Academic Unit / Department: Sloan School of Management – Finance Group

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

• Academic Rank / Level: Junior-Level Faculty; outstanding senior-level applicants will also be considered

• Primary Entry-Level Rank: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Finance and Related Areas

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 2.16 crore – INR 2.44 crore for a 9-month academic appointment at the entry-level Assistant Professor rank, excluding summer salary

• Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Open Date: July 22, 2026

• Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

• Expected Start Date: July 1, 2027, or as soon thereafter as possible

Overview of Role

The Finance Group at the MIT Sloan School of Management invites applications for one or more tenure-track faculty positions in Finance.

The search primarily targets junior-level candidates, while outstanding senior-level applicants will also be considered. The position emphasizes high research potential or demonstrated research achievement in Finance and related areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct original scholarly research in Finance or related fields.

• Maintain a strong research and publication agenda.

• Teach introductory Finance courses.

• Teach specialized courses in Finance and related areas.

• Teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Contribute to the academic and research mission of the MIT Sloan Finance Group.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualification:

• Ph.D. in Finance or a related field by the start of employment.

Candidates should demonstrate strong research potential or an established record of scholarly achievement appropriate to the level of appointment.

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Three Letters of Recommendation

Applications should be addressed to:

Prof. Antoinette Schoar and Prof. Emil Verner
Co-Chairs, Finance Group Search Committee

Application Process

• Application Link: https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/189932

• Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

• Applications are being managed through Interfolio Faculty Search.