Associate Professor of Finance

Department: Costello College of Business Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty Job Category: Instructional Faculty Job Type: Full-Time Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk) Location: Fairfax, VA Workplace Type: On Site Required Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience Criminal Background Check: Yes About the Department: The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason’s global campus in Incheon, South Korea. The college’s AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government. Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, entrepreneurship, modular education, experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development. Learn more at business.gmu.edu. Finance is one of the six areas of the Costello College of Business. The faculty of the finance area within the Costello College of Business at George Mason University have leading academic research contributions in the areas of financial markets, real estate, fintech, and more. We are also affiliated with the CFA Institute. For more information visit https://business.gmu.edu/faculty-and-research/academic-areas/finance-area. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of all-inclusive diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will support this commitment. Mason is highly ranked for its campus diversity and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in 2024 as the top-performing public university in Virginia for social mobility. About the Position: The Associate Professor of Finance teaches courses in undergraduate and graduate programs. Conducts high quality research, teaches effectively, and positively contributes to the academic environment. The position provides service to the Finance area, the Costello College of Business, the University, the profession, and interfaces with the business community. This is a full-time tenured position with benefits. Responsibilities: • Conducts high-quality research for publication in top-tier academic journals; • Teaches finance courses in undergraduate and/or graduate programs. The teaching load for this position is determined according to the college’s workload policy; and • Additional responsibilities include service to the Finance area, the Costello College of Business, the University, and the profession, such as journal reviewing/editing, academic community engagement, student mentoring, committee membership, and interfacing with the business community. Required Qualifications: • Ph.D. or equivalent in Finance; • Five or more years of experience as a Finance faculty member; • Demonstrated excellence in teaching; • Stellar research record to support the rank of Associate Professor with sustained high quality research in top-tier journals in the Finance area; • Demonstrated leadership skills in both institutional and professional engagement; and • Collegiality and ability to work well with colleagues. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience teaching online and face-to-face courses; • Prior experience teaching and mentoring Ph.D. students; and • Successful grant funded research. Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Associate Professor of Finance at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, provide a letter of intent, CV and if applicants would like Letters of Recommendation (optional). Posting Open Date: February 7, 2025 For Full Consideration, Apply by: February 24, 2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Apply Job!