Job description
The Finance and Business Economics Area of Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Finance beginning September 1, 2027. The position is open to candidates at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The base salary range is $200,000-$250,000 for Assistant Professor and $230,000-$275,000 for Associate Professor, commensurate with rank and qualifications. This salary range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as summer support, conference travel, or other items.
Candidates from all areas of finance will be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, teach undergraduate, graduate, and/or doctoral courses, advise and mentor students, and participate in the intellectual and service activities of the Area and the Gabelli School of Business.
Department/Division Overview
Fordham University is an independent, Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition, located on two main campuses in New York City. The Gabelli School of Business is accredited by the AACSB.
Finance is a strategically important discipline within the Gabelli School and has grown considerably in both research productivity and course offerings in recent years. The Finance and Business Economics Area offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses and provides an active environment for faculty research and intellectual exchange. Consistent with Fordham’s Jesuit tradition, we value cultural and intellectual diversity and strive to create an academic community and campus culture that facilitates academic excellence and faculty development. Additional information about the Finance and Business Economics Area and its faculty is available at https:// www.fordham.edu/gabelli-school-of-business/faculty/academic-areas/finance-and-business-economics/finance-faculty/
Visa Policy. “Effective October 24, 2025, the University will not approve or move forward with any new faculty hires that require the filing of an H-1B petition for foreign nationals residing outside the U.S. For all other aspects, we will continue to follow Fordham’s policy on Appointment of Nonimmigrant Faculty.”
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph. D. or an equivalent degree in Finance, Economics, or a directly related field, or expect to earn the degree within one semester of the start of the appointment. Candidates must demonstrate strong potential for high-quality research and publication in leading finance journals and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Candidates with prior faculty experience should have a demonstrated record of research productivity and effective teaching.
How to apply
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, job market paper, and evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available. All application materials should be submitted through Interfolio by clicking http://apply.interfolio.com/195063
Review of completed applications will begin on November 15, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an equal opportunity employer and complies fully with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression and characteristics, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
