Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance

Position Summary:      

The Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University in New York City is seeking to fill a tenure track position in the finance area. The position is at the assistant/associate level, with or without tenure, depending on the candidate’s qualifications.

The Sy Syms School of Business was established in 1987 and it is accredited by AACSB. The school subscribes to many standard databases and stresses interdisciplinary research and cooperation among all areas within the school and the university. To learn more about the Sy Syms School of Business and its faculty please visit: http://www.yu.edu/syms

Experience & Educational Background:

Applicants must have a PhD in finance or related field or expect to receive such a degree by Fall 2024. Suitable candidates must demonstrate an ability to perform high-quality research with the potential of publication in top peer-reviewed journals. They must also demonstrate an ability to provide high quality instruction for core and elective finance courses at the undergraduate or graduate levels. Excellent communication skills are required.

The University also offers a range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan.  

Salary Range:

$110,000 -$231,000

Application Instructions:

Required application materials: a current CV; contact information for three references; a job market paper; brief research and teaching statements; and teaching evaluations.

We will consider applications until the position is filled but will prefer applications received before the 20th  of December. We expect to hold the first round of interviews online in the second half of January, followed by a campus visit if required.

About Us:       

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more. 

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations — Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve.  We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:           

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.