Assistant Professor of Finance

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. 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 are expected to publish in the top finance journals. Teaching responsibilities will include high-quality courses for undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Business.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field completed or expected to be completed by the date of the appointment.

The George Washington University provides generous health and other benefits; details can be found at https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

The Finance Department offers a collaborative research environment with faculty interests spanning asset pricing, corporate finance, AI, banking, international finance, fixed-income and credit markets, corporate governance, behavioral finance, and real estate.

Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., the George Washington University offers a distinctive setting for financial research. Faculty benefit from proximity to and opportunities for interaction with researchers, economists, and policymakers at institutions including the Federal Reserve Board, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Please complete a confidential online application and upload a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae, job market paper (additional papers welcome). Only complete applications will be considered. Please arrange that 3 letters of recommendation be sent to finance.dept@gwu.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by November 15, 2026, will receive full consideration.

The Department expects to conduct initial interviews in December 2026 and in conjunction with the 2027 American Finance Association Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.

Contact Professor Gergana Jostova (jostova@gwu.edu) if you have questions about the position or process.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.