Assistant Professor of Finance (Tenure Track) 2026 - 2027

The Finance Department of the Wharton School is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants should have interests in areas such as Corporate Finance, Asset Pricing, and Macroeconomics. The Wharton School offers Finance courses at the undergraduate, MBA, and doctoral levels.

The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2027. Information about the Finance Department and the research expertise of its current faculty may be found here: https://fnce.wharton.upenn.edu/

If you should need to contact the Finance Department, please email the Recruitment Coordinator at [email protected]

Applicants must have a PhD (expected completion by June 30, 2028 is acceptable) from an accredited institution. Demonstrated ability or potential for high quality research and teaching are important.

Applicants should complete and submit the following materials in PDF format only in order to be considered.

• Required: Cover Letter

• Required: Curriculum Vitae

• Required: Job Market Paper

• Required: Contact information for three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation.

• Optional: 4th Letter of Recommendation

• Optional: Additional Documents

Applicants are strongly encouraged to have their completed application submitted by Friday, November 20, 2026 for full consideration.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.