American University

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Finance at the Kogod School of Business in American University invites applications for a tenure-line open rank faculty position for Academic Year 2022-2023 (starting in September 2022). Salary and benefits are competitive. Candidates shall submit all application materials electronically via Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/95126.

Qualifications
Ideally, candidates will have (1) earned doctorate in Finance, Economics, or a closely related field from a nationally-accredited institution by August 2022; (2) a strong research program; (3) teaching excellence in Finance and related courses at all levels, 4) collegiality, good citizenship, and commitment to serve the school.

Candidates in all fields of finance are encouraged to apply with an interest in Sustainability/ESG, Alternative Investments, Fintech, and issues of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion being a plus. Candidates seeking an appointment with tenure should have a demonstrated record of achievement, including high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching potential, and active engagement in academic and professional societies. We seek candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of Kogod’s academic reputation. Candidates should also share American University’s commitment to diversity.

Responsibilities
Candidates are expected to teach relevant courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels in both in-person and on-line formats, and participate in department, school, and university activities. They are expected to play an important role in expanding the department’s and the school's research portfolio.

Salary and benefits are competitive.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Complete applications received by November 30, 2021, will receive priority for interviews.

Applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, samples of research (e.g., a job market paper and other relevant works), names and contact information for three references, and copies of recent teaching evaluations (if any) and are to be submitted electronically via interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/95126.

Requests for Information should be directed to:

Ms. Mia Pearlstein
Academic Affairs Coordinator
Kogod School of Business
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20016-8044
mirjam@american.edu

American University is a private doctoral-granting university with a beautiful 84-acre campus within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. AU has more than 8000 undergraduate and over 5000 graduate students, is a member of the collegiate Division I Patriot League, and was chartered by an Act of Congress in 1893.

The Kogod School of Business is a leading accredited business school with a global focus, established in 1955, that offers a top-ranked undergraduate degree, a full-time residential MBA, online MBA, and seven specialized MS degrees.

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation's capital. Our more than 14,000 students are globally diverse, and the university's mission is carried out by 915 full-time faculty and nearly 1,700 full-time staff. 94% of full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their field and our adjunct faculty include policy makers, diplomats, journalists, artists, writers, scientists and business leaders. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities. American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus.