Description

The Department of Finance in the School of Business at Providence College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in finance at the rank of assistant professor, commencing August 2026. The successful candidate will have a keen interest in joining a well-regarded predominantly undergraduate business school with a teacher-scholar model that balances teaching and research. The candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in corporate finance at the beginning and intermediate levels, among other courses, including at the MBA level. A Ph.D. in finance or a related field from an AACSB-accredited institution is required. ABDs with anticipated completion by the time of appointment will also be considered.

Housed in the Arthur F. and Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies, the School of Business is an AACSB-accredited, fast-growing, innovative institution of higher learning committed to faculty and student excellence. The ideal candidate for this position will be committed to high-quality teaching, impactful research, and supportive student advising, and a successful candidate will be expected to engage in service activities for the school and the college. A successful candidate will also be expected to conduct scholarly research in their area of concentration consistent with AACSB standards.

Interested candidates should apply online by September 29, 2025. All online applications will require submission of the following:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Graduate/doctoral transcript(s)
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Teaching evaluations summary
• Research statement outlining current and future research agenda
• Contact information for three references (for letters of recommendation)

Note: Reference will receive an automated email via NEOED with instructions and a link for uploading their letter of recommendation.

Additional documentation may be required from candidates who will be subsequently invited for a campus visit. 
 
For questions regarding this position, please contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Sylvia Maxfield at [email protected].  
 
Conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor. We seek candidates who can affirm and contribute to our mission. 
 
Providence College is also an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a Beloved Community – an environment that reflects the rich diversity of the human family and is marked by justice, charity and the promotion of the common good and flourishing of all. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge and commitment to develop the diverse learning environment envisioned as part of the Beloved Community. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The College’s Non-Discrimination policy can be found here (download PDF reader).