Description
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sloan School of Management
100 Main Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02142
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School’s Finance Group in Cambridge, MA is seeking one or more tenure-track faculty at the junior level, effective July 1, 2027, or as soon thereafter as possible. Outstanding senior level applicants will also be considered. We stress high research potential or achievement; faculty responsibilities include conducting original scholarly research in finance or related topics, teaching introductory finance as well as more specialized courses in Finance and related topics at the graduate and undergraduate level. Applicants must possess a PhD in Finance or a related field by the start of employment. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Please submit your application by November 15, 2026.
Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.
Applications should be addressed to:
Professors Antoinette Schoar and Emil Verner
Co-Chairs, Finance Group Search Committee
The pay range for a 9-month academic appointment at the entry-level Assistant Professor rank (excluding summer salary): $225,000 – $254,000. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. These factors impact where an individual’s pay falls within a range. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.
The pay range for a 9-month academic appointment at the senior-level Professor rank (excluding summer salary) is $317,000 – $498,000. Senior salaries are determined by several factors. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. These factors impact where an individual’s pay falls within a range. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.
Requirements
Applicants must possess a PhD in Finance or a related field by the start of employment. Candidates with zero to three years’ experience in a higher education teaching position are considered junior candidates, and may apply at this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/189932, while those who are tenured or being considered for tenure at another institution are considered senior candidates and may apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/191086. Please ensure you apply using the appropriate application link so your application is reviewed under the correct position.
For questions, please contact Katy Scott, kscott27@mit.edu
