Assistant Professor of Financial Economics – Wake Forest University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Financial Economics – Wake Forest University

• Institution: Wake Forest University

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Economics, College of Arts and Sciences

• Job Reference: R0008846

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

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Financial Economics

• JEL Areas: Financial Economics (G), Financial Markets and the Macroeconomy (E44), International Finance (F3)

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

• Open Date: September 18, 2026

• Application Deadline: November 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

• Expected Start Date: July 1, 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of Economics at Wake Forest University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Financial Economics.

The successful candidate will combine undergraduate teaching with an active research agenda in financial economics or related fields and contribute to departmental, university, and community activities.

Note: The posting title is Assistant Professor of Financial Economics, while the detailed description refers to the appointment as Assistant Professor of Economics.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach undergraduate courses in Financial Economics and related areas.

• Develop and sustain original research and scholarship.

• Maintain an active research agenda.

• Participate in departmental, College, and University service.

• Contribute to university community outreach activities.

• Support Wake Forest’s Teacher-Scholar model through engaged undergraduate teaching.

Teaching ability in the following areas is particularly valued:

• Household Finance

• Macro-Finance

• Personal Finance

• Financial Economics

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required / Expected Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in:

  • Economics

  • Finance

  • Closely related field

• ABD candidates will also be considered.

• Ability to teach undergraduate Economics courses.

• Demonstrated potential to conduct original research in Financial Economics or related areas.

• Commitment to a strong academic and student-learning environment.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter describing teaching and research interests

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Job Market Paper

4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

5. Three Letters of Recommendation

Application Process

• Application Link: https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/193926

• Job Reference: R0008846

• Application Deadline: November 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

• Applications submitted by November 10 will receive full consideration.

• Search Committee Chair: Prof. Aeimit Lakdawala

• Email: lakdawa@wfu.edu

• HR Enquiries: askhr@wfu.edu