The Department of Finance in the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of finance with a research focus at the intersection of finance and real estate. The appointment will begin in August 2027. Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Essential Functions: The candidate must contribute to the mission of the W. P. Carey School of Business and the Department of Finance in the areas of research, teaching and service. Candidates must conduct high quality research that is publishable/published in the department’s top-tier academic journals; effectively teach courses in finance and real estate at the undergraduate and/or graduate level; serve as a research mentor to doctoral students; and interact effectively with colleagues to support and enhance the intellectual atmosphere of the department.
Note that this position requires physical presence at ASU’s Tempe campus.
Required Qualifications: 1) A PhD in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or a closely related field; ABD candidates must be close to earning that doctorate by the position start date; 2) Evidence of potential for excellence in research publications at top-tier journals.
Desired Qualifications: 1) A strong research agenda at the intersection of finance and real estate, with ideally published or forthcoming papers in top-tier academic journals; 2) Demonstrated evidence of teaching potential for excellence at both undergraduate and graduate levels; 3) Demonstrated knowledge of artificial intelligence through innovative teaching practices, cutting-edge research, and/or thought leadership in academic or professional communities.
The application deadline is November 8, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier and submit the following materials:
1) A Curriculum Vitae
2) Research paper(s)
3) Three confidential letters of recommendations
The Department of Finance faculty publish their work in the top journals of their field, are key contributors to prestigious associations and editorial boards, and regularly present their research papers at major institutions and conferences around the world. Many top researchers visit the department to present their work at regular seminars and conferences. This translates into high quality instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. For more information about the Department of Finance, please visit https://wpcarey.asu.edu/finance-degrees.
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