Job Description
The School of Business at Stevens Institute of Technology invites applications for a full time tenure-track faculty position in Finance at the Assistant level with an expected start date of September 2023. Applications from all fields in finance are invited including, but not limited to, asset pricing, behavioral finance, corporate finance, financial economics, international finance, and market microstructure. Candidates should have, or be close to completing, a Ph.D. in Finance or Economics with a specialization in financial economics.
We seek recent graduates who can demonstrate the ability to attain a superior research record by publishing in top-tier finance (e.g., FT50) journals. Evidence of effective teaching is required, if available. The candidate will teach finance courses at the undergraduate and/or the graduate level. Any prior experience in industry and/or government is a plus. The successful candidate must provide evidence/potential for high quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research. The degree must be completed before September 2023.
Finance faculty at the school are active in research in the areas of behavioral finance, corporate finance, corporate governance, contract theory, energy finance, financial econometrics, macro asset pricing, and entrepreneurial finance. Candidates are expected to complement and enhance the research activities of the school with their own scholarly activities. The university offers a competitive teaching load and excellent support for faculty research.
Stevens’ offers Finance degrees at the graduate, the undergraduate and the Ph.D. level and in three subbranches: Finance, Financial Engineering, and Financial Analytics. Our flagship undergraduate program called the bachelor's program in Quantitative Finance emphasizes business, math, finance and computer science, preparing students to understand and seize new opportunities across industry categories. Since its inception, 100 percent of the program’s graduates have secured high-paying jobs on Wall Street and beyond. The master’s degree in Finance/Financial Engineering/Financial Analytics at Stevens teaches students to apply new tools in solving problems, anticipating trends and creating value through technology. It provides a comprehensive foundation in financial and economic topics, as well as an understanding of common financial tools and technologies, and how to use them to exploit business opportunities. Successful candidates are expected to participate in curricular development, student advisement and the program’s robust series of public events besides the primary role of pursuing a strong research agenda.
The School of Business at Stevens Institute of Technology has a special focus on information systems, analytics, and finance, and encourages interdisciplinary research. The school is AACSB accredited and offers two PhDs in Business Administration and Financial Engineering, two MBAs, nine Masters degrees, and undergraduate degrees in Business as well as Quantitative Finance. For more information, visit www.stevens.edu/business.
Stevens Institute of Technology is a private institution located in Hoboken, NJ, directly across the Hudson River from New York City. Hoboken is a vibrant, walkable community in close proximity of Manhattan and has been ranked among the 12 best college towns in the country by Princeton Review. Stevens Institute of Technology works closely with local and global industries as well as government organizations on various research projects.
Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Stevens Institute of Technology appreciates all applications but can only respond to qualified candidates.
Stevens values diversity and seeks candidates who can contribute to a welcoming climate for students, faculty and staff of all races and genders. We are an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies and strongly encourage applications from women and minority candidates as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.
How to Apply: Candidates are invited to apply via the Stevens Institute of Technology website. Additionally, candidates should submit by email a cover letter, a current CV, a research statement, and a teaching statement to Sequoia Canada at scanada@stevens.edu with the subject title TT Finance Application.
Department
School of Business Faculty
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