Are you looking for colleagues who will value you and help you grow as a professional? Are you seeking to engage in research that makes a difference in the world? Are you looking for a university that will support your commitment to educating the next generation of finance professionals? Are you interested in bringing finance practice and new experiential learning strategies into the classroom? Are you committed to growing participation of women and under-represented minorities in finance? If so, the Department of Economics & Finance invites you to apply for a tenure-track position in finance at the assistant professor level beginning August 16, 2024.

The Department of Economics & Finance is in the School of Business Administration. The department offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in finance. Finance is one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus and our students regularly place at leading firms in the finance industry. The department also houses two centers. The Davis Center for Portfolio Management is home to the $60 million Flyer Investments Fund, the largest student-managed portfolio in the country. The Hanley Center for ESG Investing is one of a small number of undergraduate centers that gives students hands-on experience with applying ESG criteria to a student-managed portfolio.

Our faculty have an active research culture. Current faculty have publications in top outlets such as the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Financial & Quantitative Analysis, Management Science, Journal of Financial Markets, Journal of Financial Intermediation, Financial Management, Journal of Corporate Finance, Journal of Empirical Finance, and the Journal of Banking & Finance. The University of Dayton subscribes to WRDS, in addition to numerous data providers such as CRSP, CompuStat, Refinitiv, Bloomberg, and FactSet.

New faculty will teach courses in the undergraduate program, and potentially in the Masters of Finance program. A new assistant professor typically teaches a four-course load per year and receives summer research support for two years. Other responsibilities include service to the department, School, University, and/or profession, and collaborative engagement with colleagues.

At the University of Dayton, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. Because we seek a community with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Please visit our websites to learn more about the University of Dayton, the School of Business Administration, and the Department of Economics and Finance

• A.B.D. and nearing completion of a Ph.D. or D.B.A. in finance, financial economics, or related field from an AACSB or comparably accredited program;
• Potential to conduct high quality research;
• Potential to teach effectively.

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Completed Ph.D. or D.B.A. in finance, financial economics, or related field from an AACSB or comparably accredited program;
• Demonstrated high quality research agenda;
• Sensitivity to Catholic and Marianist educational values, for example, the commitment to the common good, building inclusive communities, educating the whole person, and integrating learning and scholarship (see more information on the themes of our Marianist identity here);
• Successful experience in one or more of the following:

• Instructor of record at the university level at an AACSB or comparable institution;
• The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program;
• Teaching and/or mentoring students from socially and culturally diverse backgrounds;
• Teaching in an online or hybrid environment.

• Demonstrated professionalism and collaboration within the profession;
• Effective oral communication skills;
• Effective interpersonal communication skills;
• Technical skills that would add to the range of skills in the department.

Candidates will be expected to provide:

• A cover letter that addresses each of the minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications met;
• A curriculum vitae/resume that includes a detailed record of professional and teaching experience;
• A Statement of Teaching Experience and Philosophy that describes how the applicant's professional and/or prior teaching experience would inform their teaching;
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations and syllabi);
• A Statement of Research that describes the candidates research agenda, the publication status on current work, and if applicable, current progress towards defending their dissertation;
• If A.B.D., a letter from the dissertation advisor attesting to the likelihood of completion in the near future. Contact information for two professional references who will be contacted later in the process.

Posting closes on December 29, 2023 at 11:55 PM

The University of Dayton is a top tier, Catholic research university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, the University is a diverse community committed to advancing the common good through intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, community engagement and local, national and global partnerships. Guided by the Marianist educational philosophy, we educate the whole person and link learning and scholarship with leadership and service.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The University is also pleased to provide support for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty through its dual career program. While we cannot guarantee placement, we serve as an effective resource and support system for your spouse. Information can be found at http://www.udayton.edu/hr/employee_resources/dual_career_resources.php