Tenure-Track Faculty, Finance at Villanova University – Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University
Tenure-Track Faculty, Finance

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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number:20251293FPosition Title:Tenure-Track Faculty, FinancePosition Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/9-monthsDepartment:220-Finance and Real EstatePosition Summary:Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in Finance at the rank of Assistant Professor. We welcome expertise from all areas of finance.

This faculty member will teach classes at the undergraduate and graduate level. The faculty member is expected to publish high quality research. This person will report to the Chair of the Finance and Real Estate Department and will begin in Fall 2026.

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 both scholarly research and teaching excellence. In addition to maintaining an active research agenda leading to high-quality publications, the appointment involves teaching finance at the undergraduate and graduate levels and performing service relative to faculty rank.Minimum Qualifications:Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Finance.Preferred Qualifications:Applicants should demonstrate a strong potential for research and teaching.Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:For full consideration for the position, candidates must submit a complete application via the VU jobs portal at https://jobs.villanova.edu/.

All initial applications are to include:

• Application letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Sample of Research
• Contact information for 3 references. References will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.
• Finalists will be asked to submit a statement on their contributions to the University Mission and Enduring Commitments.

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, 610-519-7616, or jobshelp@villanova.edu.

Application-related questions may be sent to Dr. Shelly Howton, Chair, Department of Finance & Real Estate (shelly.howton@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, Compustat Global, Compustat Bank Data, Refinitiv 13F-Filings, Refinitiv Tass/Lipper, Dealscan, IBES, S&P Global Capital IQ and CIQ Pro, NCREIF, SDC Platinum, TAQ (Data and Volume Summary), ISS/RiskMetrics, Execucomp, Morningstar Direct, TRACE, Mergent FISD, Pitchbook as well as others. Professional data feeds include Bloomberg Terminals (36), Factset (unlimited), and Eikon.

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:10/23/2025Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: CompetitiveSalary Band:Job Classification:facultyReferences Needed References Needed Minimum Number of References Needed3Maximum Number of References Needed3Supplemental Questions

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