Assistant Professor of Finance

Department: Costello College of Business

Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty

Job Category: Instructional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, andis located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason’s global campus in Incheon, South Korea. The college’sAACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across theglobe for career success in business and government.

Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education,experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development.

Learn more at business.gmu.edu.

Finance is one of the six areas of the Costello College of Business. The faculty of the finance area within the Costello College of Business at George Mason University have leading academic research contributions in the areas of financial markets,real estate, fintech, and more. We are also affiliated with the CFAInstitute. For more information visithttps://business.gmu.edu/faculty-and-research/academic-areas/finance-area.

The Assistant Professor of Finance teaches courses in undergraduate and graduate programs. Conducts high-quality research, teaches effectively, and positively contributes to the academic environment. The position provides service to the Finance Area, the Costello College of Business, the University, the profession, and interfaces with the business community. This is a full-time position with benefits.

• Conducts high-quality research for publication in top-tier academic journals;
• Teaches finance courses in undergraduate and/or graduate programs. The teaching load for this position is determinedaccording to the College’s workload policy; and
• Additional responsibilities include service to: the Finance Area; the Costello College of Business; the University, and the profession, such as journal reviewing/editing, academic community engagement, student mentoring, committee membership, and interfacing with the business community.

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Finance, or be ABD with a documented expectation of degree completion before the start of Fall 2027;and
• Collegiality and ability to work well with colleagues.

• Experience as an Assistant Professor; and
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Posting Open Date: September 29, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 29, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the large stand most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level,along with certificates and credentials.

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