Assistant Professor of Finance at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

180000.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Finance, Financial Technology, Quantitative Finance, Financial Analytics, High-Quality Research, High-Quality Teaching, Collaboration, Teaching Evaluations

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

JOB TITLE Assistant Professor of Finance LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME The Business School DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Do you want to have a greater impact inside and outside the classroom? Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), a premier university located in New England, might be the place for you! WPI's Business School (the Business School) seeks motivated applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Finance (tenure-track) to build on the university's strengths in the financial technology space. Successful candidates must be prepared to publish high-quality research and to teach high-quality courses. Candidates with interests in Corporate Finance are especially encouraged to apply. JOB DESCRIPTION Qualifications: Successful candidates will embrace the opportunity to be part of new educational and research programs in the growing area of financial technology. They will distinguish themselves by their interest in collaborating with colleagues from other departments with technology, engineering, and analytics expertise. The finance group in the Business School at WPI has interests in Financial Technology (FinTech), Quantitative Finance, and Financial Analytics, and are seeking to expand the group to include expertise in Corporate Finance. A Ph.D. in Finance or equivalent is required. Preference will be given to candidates with an ability to engage in high-quality scholarship and high-quality teaching and have demonstrated interests in corporate finance. Candidates should demonstrate ability and willingness to teach at the graduate and undergraduate level. If you are interested in joining our faculty and team of motivated and caring colleagues, you should include: A cover letter A Curriculum Vitae including three references Teaching evaluations Timing: The position will start in August 2026. We expect to interview at the 2025 Financial Management Association Annual Meeting, October 22-25, in Vancouver, Canada . Review of applications to start on a rolling basis as they come in until the position is filled. For questions or clarifications, please contact Professor Kwamie Dunbar, Search Committee Chair, at financesearch@wpi.edu Compensation: $175,000 - $180,000 per year. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity. FLSA STATUS United States of America (Exempt) WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination. About WPI Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a vibrant and diverse community of extraordinary students, talented and dedicated staff, and world-renowned faculty. Along with its state-of-the-art research facilities, WPI offers competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs, including paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and a working environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being. It is a community committed to civility and respect—making inclusion and belonging a reality for everyone on its campus.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Professor of Finance will be responsible for publishing high-quality research and teaching high-quality courses. Candidates are expected to engage in educational and research programs in financial technology.