Assistant Professor of Finance

Assistant Professor of Finance

The Department of Finance and Business Law in the College of Business at James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Finance position to begin Fall 2026.

The Finance and Business Law Department is staffed by 17 full‑time faculty with 14 in finance and 3 in Business Law. The department serves both Finance and Quantitative Finance majors and college business law courses. Interdisciplinary and applied research is encouraged.

The College of Business includes nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs and is dual‑accredited in both Business and Accounting by the AACSB. The faculty are teacher‑scholars who are collaborative and supportive colleagues.

Teaching needs include Financial Analytics and Data Science, Investments, or Corporate Finance. The successful candidate will be expected to engage regularly in service to the Department, the College, the University, and the profession.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Finance (or ABD in a Ph.D. program in Finance with a successful dissertation defense completed by December 2026), from an AACSB‑accredited institution. CFA or FRM designation is a plus. Demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to scholarly research are required.

Candidates must complete the online application on the JMU career site and provide the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (including e‑mail address, telephone number, degree information, and complete work history post‑degree)
• Names and contact information for three references
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research Philosophy (uploaded under "Other Document #1")
• Earlier teaching evaluations (if available)

Incomplete applications or applications submitted through postal mail will not be considered. Review of applications will begin on February 6, 2026. Contact:
Dr. Kristin Fink, search committee chair, finkke or

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