Assistant Professor, Finance
Company websitefairfield.edu (Fairfield University, opens in new tab)
Base salary $104,514 to $175,000
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Fairfield, CT
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- LocationFairfield, CT
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (25 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Job Description:
The Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University invites applications for one tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the Finance Department, beginning Fall 2027 and subject to budget approval. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in Finance by September 1, 2027 and have an active research program with demonstrated potential to publish high quality research in peer-reviewed journals. All areas of finance will be considered. Candidates must have a strong commitment to engaged teaching. Commitment to innovation and demonstrated excellence in using technology in the classroom are required. A faculty member may teach at either the Fairfield and/or Bridgeport campus in person and online. Service to the department, school of business, university, community, and profession is expected.
About Fairfield University:
Founded in 1942, Fairfield University is a Jesuit, Catholic institution, located in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT, one hour from New York City along Long Island Sound. Fairfield University earned the #28 spot for Best Undergraduate Teaching among national universities and was the highest-ranked institution among the 60 schools moving into U.S. News & World Report’s Best National Universities ranking for the first time in 2023. The Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University is AACSB International accredited and is ranked among U.S. News’ and Princeton Review’s best undergraduate and graduate on-campus business schools. The University’s 200-acre campus includes five College and Professional Schools that enroll over 5,300 undergraduate students and more than 1,650 graduate students. The Dolan School of Business educates approximately 52% of the University’s undergraduate students and 27% of the University’s graduate students. Finance is the largest major on campus with more than 1370 majors – approximately one quarter of the graduating class. The Finance undergraduate program is ranked #14 by U.S. News and World Report.
Application Instructions:
The salary and benefits for the position are competitive. Review of applications will begin immediately. First round interviews will take place at the 2026 Financial Management Association Meeting, October 14 – 17, in Tampa Florida and via Zoom. Complete applications received by September 15, 2026 will be guaranteed full consideration.
Please click “Apply Now” and upload the following materials. Full applications require:
- cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- reprints of published work or a writing sample of current research
- statement of teaching philosophy and teaching evaluations (if available)
- two letters of reference
Questions can be directed to Prof. Sila Alan, Search Committee Co-Chair at: [email protected].
Anticipated hiring range: $104,514–$175,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Final compensation is determined by University guidelines and budget availability.
Category:
Academic - Faculty Tenure/Tenure TrackPerforms such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
*Disclaimer
The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Eligible employees may receive health, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefits, and other benefits according to institutional policy. Fairfield University Benefits
Load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the "My Experience" section where it says to upload a Resume/CV. You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying.
Faculty Positions: If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email the additional documents to the applicable contact in the job description.
Staff positions: If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email them to [email protected]
Source: Fairfield University on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($104,514) is above 13% of the 381 Education & Training roles nationwide listed on this site; 6 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $132,000; the middle half runs from $113,015 to $165,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingAssistant Professor, Finance$104,514 to $175,000
Assistant Professor of Film, Television and Media Arts$104,514 to $108,276
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering$104,514 to $118,000
Assistant Professor of English, Literatures of the African Diaspora$104,514 to $108,276
Assistant Professor, History$104,514 to $108,276
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing$104,514 to $108,827
Assistant Professor, Accounting$104,514 to $167,000
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor, Finance (this listing) | $104,514 - $175,000 |
| Assistant Professor of Film, Television and Media Arts | $104,514 - $108,276 |
| Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering | $104,514 - $118,000 |
| Assistant Professor of English, Literatures of the African Diaspora | $104,514 - $108,276 |
| Assistant Professor, History | $104,514 - $108,276 |
| Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing | $104,514 - $108,827 |
| Assistant Professor, Accounting | $104,514 - $167,000 |
Observed changes
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- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
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- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-08
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Fairfield, CT
Anticipated hiring range: $104,514–$175,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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