Description

Detailed Job Description

The Saunders College of Business invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position in Finance, at the Assistant Professor level. Candidate must hold a Ph.D. (ABD) in Finance or related field. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate finance courses and publishing high-quality scholarly research. We offer an undergraduate major and a graduate program in finance, and we just launched a Ph.D. program. We seek talented individuals to support these programs. A wide range of courses are taught in these programs including advanced courses in the areas of fixed income management, derivatives/risk management, econometrics, blockchain/cryptocurrency, financial analytics, and algorithmic trading. The candidate will be evaluated on a wide range of credentials including quantitative background, publications, teaching experience, relevant industry experience, and the ability (plus interest) to deliver advanced courses to support various programs. Ability to teach graduate-level courses on topics such as financial analytics, FinTech, and algorithmic trading, as well as ability to teach PhD-level methodology courses would be preferred.

The typical teaching schedule is four courses per academic year for the first five years on tenure-track, four or five after that depending on research productivity. Faculty must be qualified by AACSB standards at time of hire and must maintain such qualifications on a continuing basis. The Saunders College values collegial individuals who are excellent communicators, innovative teachers, and active researchers.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values and honor code.
To attract and retain an excellent and innovative faculty, RIT offers a number of programs and professional development opportunities to help faculty succeed from our onboarding and orientation on through to the tenure and promotion process.
https://www.rit.edu/aes/ofr

Required Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field. Candidates who are ABD with expected completion by December 2026 may be considered. Candidates meeting this requirement will be evaluated using a variety of criteria related to the job including the following:

• Skills, background, experience, and interest relevant to supporting the graduate and undergraduate finance programs including the Ph.D. program
• Strong publication potential as evidenced by such things as a promising dissertation, a promising program of research, articles under review, and/or publications in reputable journals
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Department/College Description

The Department of Finance and Accounting is served by 16 faculty members dedicated to delivering high-quality education and research in finance and accounting. The department offers undergraduate programs in both finance and accounting. At the graduate level, the department offers a Master of Science program in Accounting and Analytics and a Master of Science program in Finance. These programs are designed to equip students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for their careers. The department also houses the Finance and Accounting concentration of the PhD program, https://www.rit.edu/business/finance-and-accounting-department.

The Saunders College of Business is served by over 60 full-time faculty members who value collegiality and teamwork. The Saunders College is accredited by AACSB International and offers bachelor's degrees in business administration with eight different majors. Graduate programs include a traditional MBA, an MS in Accounting, two Executive MBA programs, and MS in Finance, Business Analytics, and Global Supply Chain Management. The Saunders College is highly ranked by US News and World Report, Princeton Review, and Business Week. The College offers extensive software support and databases including Compustat, CRSP, CSMAR, Eventus, OptionMetrics, Refinitiv ESG, and Audit Analytics, and provides excellent support for research and conference participation, https://www.rit.edu/business/.

How To Apply

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9888BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

• A brief teaching philosophy
• The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at:
Dr. Hao Zhang, hzhang@saunders.rit.edu
Finance Faculty Search Committee

To receive prompt consideration, all application materials should be received by November 5, 2025. The position will remain open until an acceptable candidate is found.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.