Assistant 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
Sponsorship Eligibility: Eligible for visa sponsorship
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, inclusive 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.
About the Position:
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.
The Assistant 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 tenure-track 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, or be ABD with a documented expectation of degree completion before the start of Fall 2027; and
- Collegiality and ability to work well with colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as an Assistant Professor; and
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Assistant Professor of Finance at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Letter of Intent, CV and a recent working paper/job market paper.
Posting Open Date: September 29, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 29, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
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