Tenure Line Faculty in Finance at Pennsylvania State University in Penn State University Park

Job description

• The Department of Finance of The Pennsylvania State University (University Park) seeks to fill up to three tenure-line faculty positions, including two Assistant Professors and one Full Professor position, beginning in Fall 2027. A Chaired appointment may be available for an exceptionally qualified candidate. Candidates must contribute to the mission of the Smeal College of Business and the Department of Finance in the areas of research, teaching, and service. In particular, candidates must conduct high-quality research that is published or publishable in top-tier academic journals; effectively teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels; serve as a research advisor and mentor to PhD students; engage in service activities commensurate with their rank; and contribute to the collegial and intellectual atmosphere of the department.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research published or publishable in top-tier academic journals
• Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Serve as a research advisor and mentor to PhD students
• Engage in service activities commensurate with rank
• Contribute to the collegial and intellectual atmosphere of the department

Requirements

• Those who are in the final stages of completing a PhD program will be considered for appointments as an Assistant Professor. For consideration for the Full Professor level position, applicants must have a proven track record in conducting high-quality scholarly research and demonstrated teaching competence at a high level. Candidates for all ranks must have a PhD in Finance or a closely related field by the appointment start date.

Skills

Required

• PhD in Finance or closely related field
• High-quality scholarly research
• Teaching competence
• Research advising and mentoring
• Service activities

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
• For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)