Vanderbilt University

Seasoned Assistant/Tenured Associate Professor in Finance

Vanderbilt University • $80K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in finance or closely related field from an AACSB accredited university
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct influential research with publications in top journals
  • Strong teaching skills and effective communication abilities
  • Global-mindedness and intellectual diversity
  • Engagement in the scholarship of teaching and knowledge application

Responsibilities

  • Conduct impactful research in finance fields
  • Publish findings in prestigious academic journals
  • Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in finance
  • Mentor and guide students in their academic pursuits
  • Contribute to the academic community through committee service
  • Engage with the broader professional and academic community

Benefits

  • Access to a vibrant academic community at a prestigious university
  • Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within Vanderbilt
  • Ability to teach a diverse student body from various backgrounds
  • Engagement with a lively city known for its cultural diversity and quality of life
  • Opportunities located in a region with growing industries such as healthcare and finance
Full Job Description
Description

The Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University is seeking applications for one position in the Finance group at the seasoned assistant/tenured associate level to begin August 2026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in finance or closely related field from an AACSB accredited university. We seek candidates who have demonstrated the ability to conduct influential research, as measured by publications in top journals, as well as the ability to teach effectively.

The Owen Graduate School of Management is engaged in graduate and undergraduate management education, with an enrollment of over 600 students in its MBA, Executive MBA, Master of Science in Finance, Master of Accountancy, Master of Marketing, and Master of Management in Health Care programs. In addition, Owen faculty members teach in the Vanderbilt University undergraduate business minor. Founded in 1873, Vanderbilt University is an internationally recognized research university with a student body of some 13,500 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and approximately 1,500 full-time faculty (excluding faculty employed by the Medical Center), of whom 55 have their primary appointment at Owen. Vanderbilt University is situated on a 330-acre campus located a mile and a half south of downtown Nashville.

Home to more than 2.0 million people, the Nashville metropolitan statistical area has over a dozen colleges and universities. Nashville features many cultural and recreational amenities including a symphony orchestra, professional sports, an extensive park system, hiking and biking trails, exceptional restaurants, and live music offerings across a broad variety of genres. Major industries include healthcare, publishing, insurance and finance, higher education, and music. Nashville is frequently identified as one of the best U.S. cities for work, family, and quality of life by various national publications.

We seek to attract research active, global-minded, and intellectually diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application, and integration of knowledge. Owen enrolls a student body from all parts of the U.S. and 47 countries. Both Owen and Vanderbilt University are fully committed to environments that are intellectually stimulating, dynamic, and that welcome well-being and community.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a current vita, a statement of research and teaching interests, representative refereed publications, all working papers, and recent teaching evaluations. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Please direct questions about the search to Professor Berk Sensoy.

All applications should be submitted to:

https://apply.interfolio.com/176198

About Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee. It was founded in 1873 and named after shipping and rail magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided the school its initial $1 million endowment despite having never been to the South. Vanderbilt enrolls approximately 12,000 students from all 50 U.S. states and over 100 foreign countries in four undergraduate and six graduate and professional schools. The university is organized into ten schools, including four undergraduate and six graduate and professional schools. Vanderbilt is ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, and is considered one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Vanderbilt's endowment is one of the largest among American universities, standing at $7.2 billion as of 2020.
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