JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
George Washington University School of Business
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: G -- Financial Economics
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Full Text of JOE Listing:
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. The starting salary range is $250,000 to $285,000. 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. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field completed or expected to be completed by the date of appointment.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and job market paper (additional papers welcome) through https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/127887.
Please arrange that 3 letters of recommendation be sent to finance.dept@gwu.edu.
Applications received by November 15, 2026, will receive full consideration. Only complete applications will be considered. The Department expects to conduct initial interviews in December 2026 and after the 2027 American Finance Association Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.
Application Requirements:
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
- Letters of Reference Instructions Below