Job Details
- Job No: 541133
- Work Type: Full Time
- Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
- Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Education/Training/Instructional Design
Job Description
Classification Title: Professor
The University of Florida Warrington College of Business is seeking to hire a Full Professor of Finance to hold the Bank of America Eminent Scholar Chair. The successful candidate will be expected to enhance the research environment of the Eugene F. Brigham Finance, Insurance and Real Estate Department and the college through mentorship of doctoral students and active engagement on campus in the department's research and intellectual life. Teaching duties will primarily be at the graduate level and come with an attractive teaching load. The position will begin in August 2027.
The ideal candidate will have a record of impactful, highly cited research in top-tier finance and economics journals sustained over time. The position requires an active research agenda and recognition as a leading scholar in the field. A Ph.D. in finance or a closely related discipline is required, along with demonstrated teaching experience at the graduate level.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The University of Florida is ranked among the top public universities in the United States, and the Warrington College of Business is consistently ranked among the nation's leading business schools. The Eugene F. Brigham Finance, Insurance and Real Estate Department includes more than 30 faculty members and has a strong research presence across corporate finance, investments, AI in finance, fintech, financial institutions, asset pricing, behavioral finance, household finance, and real estate. Faculty benefit from access to university-wide research infrastructure, including HiPerGator, UF's advanced supercomputing cluster, and the on-campus Florida Federal Statistical Research Data Center. The department is also home to several research centers, including the FinTech Research Center and the Kelley A. Bergstrom Real Estate Center. The department serves more than 1,500 undergraduate finance majors and supports nationally recognized Master of Science in Finance (MSF) and Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) programs, as well as the new Master of Science in Finance and Technology (MSFT) program. The department's rigorous Ph.D. program has a strong record of placing graduates at research universities in the United States and internationally.
Expected Salary
Competitive and commensurate with experience and academic credentials.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in finance or a closely related area and teaching experience at the graduate level.
Preferred
The ideal candidate should have a record of impactful and highly cited research in top-tier finance and economics journals over a sustained period. Candidate with an active current research agenda and recognition as a top-flight scholar
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to the University of Florida Careers website https://jobs.ufl.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Health Assessment Required: No
How to Apply
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541133
Our Commitment
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
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