"Professor of the Practice, Finance"

Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of non-tenure track Professor of the Practice in the Finance Department in the Questrom School of Business. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2026.

Professor of the Practice appointments are reserved for distinguished practitioners in their profession who seek a transition to teaching or service leadership that advances the University and School. The Questrom School of Business is looking for thought leaders who will help transform our finance curriculum to remain relevant and competitive in the new economy. We seek individuals with high-level world-class expertise in finance and the ability to translate this experience into our degree programs, and academic initiatives.

We seek distinguished finance practitioners who can contribute to one or more growth areas at Questrom within the discipline of Finance:

• Leadership to run action-based learning initiatives with industry partners. Leadership to establish industry and alumni relationships in support of careers and strategic initiatives at Questrom. Capability in developing courses in areas of interest such as Quantitative Finance, Real Estate and Wealth Management.

Prospective candidates should have a recent record of senior finance roles in industry. A graduate degree is required, with an MBA, MSc, or PhD being preferred.

Salary will be competitive [by University standards] and commensurate with experience. The salary range for Professors of the Practice at the Questrom School of Business is $200,000 - $225,400.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a cover letter specifying the position the candidate is applying for, a complete curriculum vitae, three reference letters, and up to three recent publications or working papers in electronic (PDF) format to questromfe@bu.edu. While we will accept applications until we fill the position, we strongly encourage interested candidates to apply by January 30, 2026. To ensure full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply early.