Working/Functional Title
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System
Position Summary
The Department of Finance in the Eli Broad College of Business seeks applications for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor appointment. Successful applicants will teach Corporate Finance, Investments, Risk Management, Behavioral Finance, Financial Data Analytics, and International Finance. Candidates for Assistant Professor should exhibit strong potential for high-quality research that is likely to result in top-level publications and national recognition. Associate/Full Professor candidates must have an established national reputation for original and influential research and demonstrable evidence that they will continue to grow their national status. Candidates are expected to complete all requirements for the Ph.D. in Finance or related field by June 30, 2027. The position will start on August 16, 2027.
The department offers a collegial, research-driven environment with substantial resources to support ambitious scholarship and professional engagement.
Please note this is a union position represented by the Union for Tenure System Faculty. The university is working with the union to establish a collective bargaining agreement.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Terminal -Finance, Economics, Financial Economics, or related field
Minimum Requirements
This position requires a Ph.D. degree from an accredited university. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence. Specific areas of expertise for this position include Corporate Finance, Investments, Risk Management, Behavioral Finance, Financial Data Analytics, and International Finance. Candidates must be able to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Desired Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Finance, financial economics, or related fields. Assistant Professor candidates should exhibit strong potential for high-quality research that is likely to result in top-level publications and national recognition. Successful seasoned candidates will demonstrate a sustained publication record in top-tier journals, a commitment to high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a record of service that advances the profession and academic community, and Associate/Full Professor candidates must have an established national reputation for original and influential research and demonstrable evidence that they will continue to grow their national status.
Required Application Materials
To be considered for this position, please submit a CV, names of three references, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available).
Special Instructions
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by November 20, 2026. Early applications, especially from experienced candidates, are strongly encouraged. Further questions may be directed to the following mailbox: [email protected]
Review of Applications Begins On
11/20/2026
Website
broad.msu.edu/finance
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
