"Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Finance"

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Finance

9888BR

Saunders College of Business

SCB Finance and Accounting

Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track

Faculty Discipline: Finance

Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor

Employment Category: Fulltime

Anticipated Start Date: 12-Aug-2026

Detailed Job Description

The Saunders College of Business invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position in Finance, at the Assistant Professor level. Candidate must hold a Ph.D. (ABD) in Finance or related field. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate finance courses and publishing high-quality scholarly research. We offer an undergraduate major and a graduate program in finance, and we just launched a Ph.D. program. We seek talented individuals to support these programs. A wide range of courses are taught in these programs including advanced courses in the areas of fixed income management, derivatives/risk management, econometrics, blockchain/cryptocurrency, financial analytics, and algorithmic trading. The candidate will be evaluated on a wide range of credentials including quantitative background, publications, teaching experience, relevant industry experience, and the ability (plus interest) to deliver advanced courses to support various programs. Ability to teach graduate-level courses on topics such as financial analytics, FinTech, and algorithmic trading, as well as ability to teach PhD-level methodology courses would be preferred.

The typical teaching schedule is four courses per academic year for the first five years on tenure-track, four or five after that depending on research productivity. Faculty must be qualified by AACSB standards at time of hire and must maintain such qualifications on a continuing basis. The Saunders College values collegial individuals who are excellent communicators, innovative teachers, and active researchers.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's http://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/policiesmanual/p040 and http://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/policiesmanual/p030.

To attract and retain an excellent and innovative faculty, RIT offers a number of programs and professional development opportunities to help faculty succeed from our onboarding and orientation on through to the tenure and promotion process.

https://www.rit.edu/aes/ofr

Department/College Description

The Department of Finance and Accounting is served by 16 faculty members dedicated to delivering high-quality education and research in finance and accounting. The department offers undergraduate programs in both finance and accounting. At the graduate level, the department offers a Master of Science program in Accounting and Analytics and a Master of Science program in Finance. These programs are designed to equip students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for their careers. The department also houses the Finance and Accounting concentration of the PhD program, https://www.rit.edu/business/finance-and-accounting-department.

The Saunders College of Business is served by over 60 full-time faculty members who value collegiality and teamwork. The Saunders College is accredited by AACSB International and offers bachelor's degrees in business administration with eight different majors. Graduate programs include a traditional MBA, an MS in Accounting, two Executive MBA programs, and MS in Finance, Business Analytics, and Global Supply Chain Management. The Saunders College is highly ranked by US News and World Report, Princeton Review, and Business Week. The College offers extensive software support and databases including Compustat, CRSP, CSMAR, Eventus, OptionMetrics, Refinitiv ESG, and Audit Analytics, and provides excellent support for research and conference participation, https://www.rit.edu/business/.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field. Candidates who are ABD with expected completion by December 2026 may be considered. Candidates meeting this requirement will be evaluated using a variety of criteria related to the job including the following:

• Skills, background, experience, and interest relevant to supporting the graduate and undergraduate finance programs including the Ph.D. program

• Strong publication potential as evidenced by such things as a promising dissertation, a promising program of research, articles under review, and/or publications in reputable journals

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Required Minimum Education Level

PhD

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

How To Apply

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9888BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

• A brief teaching philosophy

• The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at:

Dr. Hao Zhang, hzhang@saunders.rit.edu

Finance Faculty Search Committee

To receive prompt consideration, all application materials should be received by November 5, 2025. The position will remain open until an acceptable candidate is found.

The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://apptrkr.com/6664451

Additional Details

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.

Hourly/Salary Minimum: 165000

Hourly/Salary Maximum:175000

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