The University of Notre Dame, Department of Finance, looking for applicants who have attained or are completing a Ph.D. in finance or economics and whose research is related to housing and real estate finance to fill a tenure-track position in the Finance Department. The position can be at the untenured assistant, tenured associate, or tenured full professor level depending on qualifications. Position duties include publishing in leading finance journals, teaching well at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and contributing to the intellectual life of the college. We offer competitive salary and benefits and generous research support.
The University of Notre Dame, located in South Bend, Indiana, is consistently ranked among the top 25 undergraduate institutions in the U.S. The university has approximately 13,000 students, with undergraduates accounting for 70% of the student body. As part of the University’s Mendoza College of Business, the finance department contributes to a top-ranked undergraduate business program and several highly regarded graduate programs, including MBA, executive MBA, and Masters of Science in Finance programs. Finance faculty and students also benefit from close collaboration with the Notre Dame Institute for Global Investing (NDIGI) and the Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate (FIRE). For more information about the Mendoza College of Business or the finance department, visit https://mendoza.nd.edu/or https://mendoza.nd.edu/research-faculty/academic-departments/finance/
Candidates at the entry level must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. degree in Finance or a closely related field or have completed all but the dissertation with an expected dissertation defense date prior to August 1, 2027. Candidates at the advanced assistant, associate, or full professor level must have a Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field.
Applications for the Tenure Track Position must be submitted via Interfolio.
Applications should include: 1) a cover letter indicating the candidate’s interest in a position at the University of Notre Dame; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) one job market paper; 4) three confidential letters of recommendation. Additional working papers or publications may also be submitted. All documents must be in pdf format. We will conduct online interviews prior to the January AFA meetings. For full consideration, applications should be submitted no later than November 20, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
Dual Career Assistance
To support relocating families, Notre Dame’s Dual Career Assistance Program helps spouses and partners pursue local career opportunities.
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597
