Metro New York & Southern Connecticut

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.

Salary Range:

$153,000-$170,000

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit 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).

Benefits Information: 

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html. 

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.

About Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University is a major Catholic university. In a diverse and collaborative environment it focuses on academic and ethical development. Seton Hall students are prepared to be leaders in their professional and community lives in a global society and are challenged by outstanding faculty, an evolving technologically advanced setting and values-centered curricula.

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