Assistant Professor of Finance

George Mason University

• $100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or equivalent in Finance, or ABD with degree completion expected by Fall 2027
  • Strong collegiality and collaborative skills

Responsibilities

  • Conduct high-quality research for publication in top-tier academic journals
  • Teach finance courses for undergraduate and/or graduate programs
  • Engage in service activities for the Finance Area and Costello College of Business
  • Participate in student mentoring and academic community engagement
  • Contribute to professional service like journal reviewing and committee memberships

Benefits

  • Full-time position with benefits
  • Visa sponsorship eligibility
  • Opportunity to interface with the business community
  • Engagement with a well-regarded finance department affiliated with CFA Institute
Full Job Description
Department: Costello College of Business

Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty

Job Category: Instructional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Position:

Finance is one of the six areas of the Costello College of Business. The faculty of the finance area within the Costello College of Business at George Mason University have leading academic research contributions in the areas of financial markets, real estate, fintech, and more. We are also affiliated with the CFA Institute. For more information visit https://business.gmu.edu/faculty-and-research/academic-areas/finance-area.

The Assistant Professor of Finance teaches courses in undergraduate and graduate programs. Conducts high-quality research, teaches effectively, and positively contributes to the academic environment. The position provides service to the Finance Area, the Costello College of Business, the University, the profession, and interfaces with the business community. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducts high-quality research for publication in top-tier academic journals;
  • Teaches finance courses in undergraduate and/or graduate programs. The teaching load for this position is determined according to the College's workload policy; and
  • Additional responsibilities include service to: the Finance Area; the Costello College of Business; the University, and the profession, such as journal reviewing/editing, academic community engagement, student mentoring, committee membership, and interfacing with the business community.

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. or equivalent in Finance, or be ABD with a documented expectation of degree completion before the start of Fall 2027; and
  • Collegiality and ability to work well with colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience as an Assistant Professor; and
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Assistant Professor of Finance at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Letter of Intent, CV and a recent working paper/job market paper.

Posting Open Date: September 29, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 29, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at George Mason University

More Education, Government & Non-Profit Jobs

Find similar Assistant Professor of Finance jobs: