Associate/Full Professor - Finance and Big Data Analytics

Posting Details

Posting Details



Job # 075983 Job Title Associate/Full Professor - Finance and Big Data Analytics Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range Commensurate with Experience FLSA Status Exempt Hours
As determined by the department chair Job Type Full-time Rank Open Rank Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description
The finance department in the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University invites applications for a full-time tenured/tenure track position in Finance with primary emphasis on applications of big data analytics to address outstanding issues in finance and business research at the rank of Associate/Full Professor beginning in mid-August 2022.

This recruitment is part of an ambitious Invest Syracuse Cluster Hire Initiative in the broad area of big data and business analytics. As an integral part of this investment, Syracuse University will recruit multiple candidates for faculty positions for a research cluster in the focus area of big data and business analytics. Faculty hired into these positions will build on our existing strengths in the focus area and will participate in an organized research cluster that spans multiple departments across the University.

The finance department is interested in scholars with expertise in big data analytics, a deep interest in finance in general, and, more specifically, in addressing important issues in finance using big data analytics. Potential subject areas include, but are not limited to:
- analysis of very large data sets, such as trade and quote market microstructure data.
- applications of machine learning and/or artificial intelligence in finance.
- analysis of unstructured data, such as data from social media, webpages, government documents, satellites and geolocation sensors, with application to financial economics. Qualifications
We are looking for an established scholar who can contribute to the above areas. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant quantitative field and strong research credentials. We expect the ideal candidate to demonstrate a commitment to conducting high quality, high impact research, including research leading to publications in top outlets in finance.

The department/school seeks candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to the School’s and the University’s strategic commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Job Specific Qualifications
Ph.D. and established record of research. Responsibilities
- Engage in world-class scholarly research.

- Teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

- Contribute to service-related initiatives.

# HEJ Physical Requirements
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Not Applicable Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter. Three recommendation letters will be required but they may be submitted later. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2021 and will continue until position is filled. About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

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Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/86856 Job Posting Date 09/14/2021 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Priority Consideration Job Category Faculty Message to Applicants