Description
Assistant Professor of Finance
Job no: 497082
Full time/Part time: Full-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Faculty
The Department of Finance at Seton Hall University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2026. We seek a collegial scholar and educator dedicated to excellence in research, teaching, and service.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across a range of finance areas as determined by departmental needs.
Maintain an active research agenda that results in publications in leading finance journals.
Contribute to service activities at the department, school, university, and professional levels.
Maintain a strong on-campus presence in South Orange, actively engaging in high-impact activities with students such as teaching, mentoring, and academic program development.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Finance from an accredited and reputable institution.
Demonstrated record of, or strong potential for, high-quality research and effective teaching.
Evidence of the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, and the professional finance community.
Commitment to collegiality, student well-being, and academic excellence.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of appointment.
ABDs on track to complete their Ph.D. by August 2026 will also be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Candidates should apply via the Seton Hall University job board at:
https://jobs.shu.edu/en-us/job/497082/assistant-professor-of-finance
Please submit online your
o Cover letter
o Curriculum vitae
o Job market paper
o Evidence of teaching excellence
o Names and contact information for three references
Members of the hiring committee will attend the AFA Annual Meetings in Philadelphia, PA (January 2026).
THE SCHOOL: Transforming concepts into practice, the Stillman School of Business is the first private business school in New Jersey to earn AACSB accreditation for both its undergraduate and graduate programs. With its proximity to New York City and easy access to Wall Street, the Stillman School offers undergraduate programs in finance, mathematical finance, wealth management, FinTech, as well as an MBA program and a master’s program in Financial Technology and Analytics. The school houses a state-of-the-art trading room, and supports access to databases such as Bloomberg, WRDS, CRSP, and Compustat. The Department of Finance is a tight-knit, award-winning, cohesive unit, and seeks a high-caliber, team-focused individual to sustain its high level of productivity. For more information, please visit https://www.shu.edu/business/
THE UNIVERSITY:
Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its faculty respects Catholic beliefs and values,engages the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and supports the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.
Applications close: All applications submitted prior to December 12, 2025 will be given full consideration.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across a range of finance areas as determined by departmental needs.
Maintain an active research agenda that results in publications in leading finance journals.
Contribute to service activities at the department, school, university, and professional levels.
Maintain a strong on-campus presence in South Orange, actively engaging in high-impact activities with students such as teaching, mentoring, and academic program development.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Finance from an accredited and reputable institution.
Demonstrated record of, or strong potential for, high-quality research and effective teaching.
Evidence of the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, and the professional finance community.
Commitment to collegiality, student well-being, and academic excellence.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of appointment.
ABDs on track to complete their Ph.D. by August 2026 will also be considered.
Candidates should apply via the Seton Hall University job board at:
https://jobs.shu.edu/en-us/job/497082/assistant-professor-of-finance
