Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance and Economics
The Finance and Graduate Economics Department in the Lubin School of Business at Pace University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Finance specializing in Investments, Household Finance, Asset Management, or related tracks. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs through teaching, scholarship, and service. This position involves teaching primarily in the areas of wealth management, financial planning, and adjacent finance disciplines across Pace University's New York City and Pleasantville campuses, based on departmental needs.
We seek candidates with a doctoral degree in Finance or Economics. Significant professional experience in asset management, financial planning, or complimentary areas of the financial services industry is highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, student engagement, and mentoring.
The successful candidate will join a collegial and academically rigorous environment that values high-quality teaching, impactful scholarship, and meaningful service to the University and broader community. Faculty members benefit from competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, research support, modern computing resources, and extensive library services.
Rank will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and academic accomplishments.
Service Expectations
Faculty members are expected to contribute actively to the life of the department, school, and university through committee work, student engagement, curriculum development, accreditation activities, and other service initiatives. Candidates with interest and experience in leading academic programs, centers of excellence, or strategic initiatives are especially encouraged to apply. Significant administrative or leadership responsibilities are typically accompanied by course releases, subject to university policies and departmental needs.
Compensation and Benefits
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Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits with employer matching contributions, life insurance, professional development support, and other university-sponsored benefits.
Pace University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic community.
Required Qualifications:
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Earned doctorate (Ph.D., D.B.A., or equivalent terminal degree) in Finance, Economics, or a closely related discipline.
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Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach courses in asset management, financial planning, and related finance subjects.
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Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
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Evidence of effective teaching at the university level or strong potential for teaching excellence.
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Ability to teach on both the New York City and Pleasantville campuses as departmental needs require.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Significant professional experience in investments, asset management, financial planning, private wealth advisory, or related areas of finance.
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Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation.
About the Institution
Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.
Benefits Offered
Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:
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Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate.
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Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness.
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403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement.
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Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life.
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Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution
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Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources.
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Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel.
AA/EEO Statement
Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.
Annual Security Report Notice
Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University’s Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.
