Professor of Finance

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Position Title:

Professor of Finance## Appointment Type:

Faculty##

Job Description:

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** Summary of

Duties and Responsibilities:

** The Department of Finance in the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenured position at the rank of Professor. The position carries an endowed chair for a distinguished candidate with an exceptional record of research excellence and leadership in the field of finance.

The position holder will demonstrate the ability to maintain an active, high-quality research program that contributes to leading journals in finance and related fields, demonstrate effectiveness in teaching, provide leadership in advancing the department's research and academic reputation, and fulfill normal service expectations.

This is a
** full-time, 9-month appointment
** beginning
** August 16, 2026**. A later start date may also be considered. Initial review of applications will begin on
** November 15, 2025**, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

This position is open to candidates eligible for employment sponsorship. At this time, Iowa State University is unable to offer H-1B immigration sponsorship for candidates who do not currently hold H-1B status.

The position holder will conduct high-impact scholarly research suitable for publication in leading finance journals such as
* The Journal of Finance**,
** The Review of Financial Studies**,
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* The Journal of Financial Economics**.
*** The holder will also be expected to contribute to mentoring Ph.D. students, and teaching finance-related courses at the Ph.D. level, as well as undergraduate or Master's  addition, the position holder is expected to play a key role in advancing the department's research reputation through collaboration, mentorship, and leadership, helping to further enhance the department's national and international standing in finance research and education.

The appointment also carries the expectation of typical institutional and professional service for the rank of Professor.##
** Required

Minimum Qualifications:

*** Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field
* An outstanding record of scholarship eligible for a tenured position at Iowa State University
* An established and active record of publishing research in top-tier finance journals such as
* The Journal of Finance*,
* The Review of Financial Studies*, and
* The Journal of Financial Economics**.***##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** An influential scholarly reputation, as evidenced by scholarly citations and service to the profession
* An active research pipeline, including papers targeted or invited for revision at premier journals
* Experience in mentoring junior faculty and doctoral students
* Experience as a full-time, tenure track or tenured faculty member
* A record of effective teaching of finance-related courses##
** Department/Program & College

Description:

** The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University, established in 1984, furthers Iowa State University’s land-grant ideals by training students to be knowledgeable and ethical communicators, leaders, collaborators, and problem solvers through impactful research, innovative teaching, and community engagement. With the largest undergraduate business program in the state of Iowa and nationally ranked graduate programs, the Ivy College of Business is home to over 5000 students with a strong growth trajectory.

We pride ourselves on our high ethical standards and our drive to promote an environment where all individuals may succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Each member of our community is committed to the college’s mission to link theory with practice for tomorrow’s business leaders. The college offers undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

Less than five percent of business schools worldwide receive this accreditation.##
** Department Unit/Website:**## Proposed

Start Date:

August 16, 2026## Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period## Time Type:

Full time## Application Instructions:

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