Continuing Non-Tenure Faculty, Finance

Posting Number

20260099F

Position Title

Continuing Non-Tenure Faculty, Finance

Position Type

Faculty

Location

Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type

Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule

full-time/9-months

Department

220-Finance and Real Estate

Position Summary

Founded in 1842 and recognized among the nation’s best colleges and universities, we are a mission-driven institution inspired by the values of truth, unity, love, and dedication to serving the common good. At Villanova, we believe our people are our most precious asset. That’s why we offer a vibrant and collaborative campus environment and invest in our employees through competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support your professional growth, personal well-being, and long-term success.

Benefits include:

• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance for employees and eligible family members
• Professional development opportunities
• Retirement savings plan with University contributions
• Well-being programs and resources
• Flexible work options where appropriate

We invite you to join a community where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a meaningful difference. Learn more about the benefits of working at Villanova on our website.

Applications are invited for a continuing non-tenure track position in Finance. Fundamental knowledge of Commercial Real Estate is also helpful. We welcome expertise from all areas of finance. The position begins Fall 2027.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

VSB is committed to teaching excellence. The role requires faculty to teach in the fall and spring semesters. The appointment involves teaching finance in the MSF, MBA, and undergraduate programs. Most of the teaching will be done in-person, but there may be a need for some online delivery also. The appointment also involves service responsibilities at both the department and college level.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching excellence.
• Graduate degree in Finance or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or DBA in Finance preferred.

Special Message to Applicants

For full consideration for the position, complete applications must be submitted via the VU jobs portal at https://jobs.villanova.edu/.

All initial applications are to include:

• Application letter
• Curriculum vitae

Applications must include contact information for 2 references who will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.

Review of application begins upon receipt and continues until position is filled. The position offers a commensurate and competitive salary and benefits package.

For technical assistance, please contact us at 610-519-7900 or hr@villanova.edu.

Application-related questions may be sent to Dr. Amy Kratchman, Associate Chair, Department of Finance & Real Estate (amy.kratchman@villanova.edu).

Villanova University seeks faculty who are motivated by the pursuit of top-quality research but also committed to excellence in the classroom. Our faculty have published in the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, Management Science, and other leading journals. All are committed to excellence in teaching.

Excellent data resources are provided (significant portion through WRDS): CRSP/Compustat (Merged), CRSP Mutual Fund, CRSP Ziman REIT, Refinitiv 13F-Filings, Dealscan, IBES, TAQ (Data and Volume Summary), ISS/Risk Metrics, Execucomp, Mergent FISD, TRACE, Worldscope, Preqin Hedge Fund, S&P Global Capital IQ and CIQ Pro platforms with additional access to Compustat Bank Data, NCREIF, Morningstar Direct, LSEG Workspace with feeds for Datastream and SDC, Pitchbook as well as others. Professional data feeds include Bloomberg Terminals (36), and FactSet (unlimited). The Villanova School of Business (VSB) was ranked the #1 undergraduate business school in the nation by Bloomberg BusinessWeek. VSB offers both undergraduate and graduate programs (including MBA, Executive MBA, and MS in Finance) to over 2,500 business students. The department is also home to the Daniel M. DiLella Center for Real Estate.

Posting Date

11/04/2026

Salary Posting Information

Competitive