Assistant Professor of Economics (Finance)

Lafayette College

$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD or DBA in Economics, Management, or Finance (or completion by August 15, 2027)
  • Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence
  • Demonstrated research interests in finance or financial economics
  • Ability to teach corporate finance and related courses
  • Experience with financial databases such as Bloomberg or WRDS

Responsibilities

  • Teach undergraduate courses in corporate finance and related areas
  • Develop and enhance the finance minor curriculum
  • Engage in scholarly research and publish findings
  • Provide mentorship and support to students
  • Contribute to the department's commitment to diversity and inclusion

Benefits

  • Paid pre-tenure research leave
  • Mentoring opportunities
  • Research support
  • Access to financial databases
  • Engagement in a vibrant academic community
Full Job Description
Description

The Economics Department at Lafayette College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Finance beginning July 1, 2027. Applicants should be committed to excellence in both undergraduate teaching and scholarly research. We are interested in candidates with teaching and research interests in finance, financial economics, or related areas. The successful candidate must be able to teach undergraduate corporate finance, with opportunities to offer additional courses connected to their expertise in such areas as financial institutions, entrepreneurial finance, risk management, financial analytics, financial modeling, fintech, or the application of emerging technologies to financial decision-making. The addition of courses in these areas along with access to financial databases through Bloomberg and WRDS will enhance our robust finance minor curriculum. The teaching load for this position is 4 courses in the first year and 5 courses thereafter. The college provides a paid pre-tenure research leave, mentoring, and research support.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a PhD or a DBA in Economics/Management/Finance or expect to complete all requirements by August 15, 2027.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, a statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/190529. Within the submitted materials, candidates should address how their teaching, scholarship, and/or service will support Lafayette's mission and values, with specific reference to our commitments to creating a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community.The committee will begin reviewing applications on October 15, 2027, and will conduct first-round interviews remotely.

Questions about the position should be directed to Prof. David Stifel, Search Committee Chair, at [redacted]. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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