Assistant Professor of Finance George Washington University United States, D.C., Washington Sep 15, 2026 I.

RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number:

F002648

Academic Title:

Assistant Professor of Finance

Rank:

Assistant Professor

Administrative Title:

Discipline Business

Specialty:

Contract Type:

Tenure Track

Required Licenses/Certifications and other

Specific Requirements:

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Proposed Start Date:

08/01/2027

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

Position Description Summary:

The Department of Finance at the George Washington University School of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance position beginning in Fall 2027. Salary is commensurate with experience and established research record. Candidates in all areas of finance will be considered. We seek candidates with demonstrated potential to conduct high-quality, impactful research and to contribute effectively to the Department's undergraduate and graduate teaching programs. We particularly value candidates whose research incorporates emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, or FinTech, or who can contribute to teaching in these areas.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Applicants are expected to publish in the top finance journals. Teaching responsibilities will include high-quality courses for undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Business.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field completed or expected to be completed by the date of the appointment.

Advertised Salary:

$250,000 - $285,000

Other Benefits:

The George Washington University provides generous health and other benefits; details can be found at https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

Other Information:

The Finance Department offers a collaborative research environment with faculty interests spanning asset pricing, corporate finance, AI, banking, international finance, fixed-income and credit markets, corporate governance, behavioral finance, and real estate. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., the George Washington University offers a distinctive setting for financial research. Faculty benefit from proximity to and opportunities for interaction with researchers, economists, and policymakers at institutions including the Federal Reserve Board, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Please complete a confidential online application and upload a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae, job market paper (additional papers welcome). Only complete applications will be considered. Please arrange that 3 letters of recommendation be sent to finance.dept@gwu.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by November 15, 2026, will receive full consideration. The Department expects to conduct initial interviews in December 2026 and in conjunction with the 2027 American Finance Association Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. Contact Professor Gergana Jostova (jostova@gwu.edu) if you have questions about the position or process.

Department Link:

https://business.gwu.edu/about/departments/finance

Posting Close Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Quick Link https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/127887