Clinical Assistant Professor- Finance

The Questrom School of Business at Boston University anticipates one opening for a non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor in Finance, pending Provost budgetary approval. The anticipated start date for this faculty position is July 1, 2025.

We seek outstanding candidates who would be comfortable in, stimulated by, and engaged with both graduate and undergraduate students as well as corporate partners. Candidates with relevant experience in the industry are encouraged to apply. Faculty will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in asset pricing (investments, fund management, ESG investments, alternative investments) and corporate finance (corporate governance, capital structure, capital budgeting, working capital management, banking, private equity).   The candidate is expected to engage with the planned MSc in Finance, possibly including academic direction of this program.

The Questrom School of Business believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression. To that, we are especially eager to have join our ranks a colleague who supports our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is inclusive, equitable, diverse, and a place where all constituents can thrive. The Questrom School of Business seeks to continue diversifying our faculty, student and staff ranks, recognizing that diversity of experience and thought deepens the intellectual endeavor.

The Questrom School of Business offers generous research and teaching support. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Required Skills

Applicants must possess, or be near completion of, a PhD in Finance or a related field by the start of employment. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Applications 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. Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2025 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  To ensure full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply early. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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