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Mark and Gail Pyke Professor of Finance Professorship
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Position Number: 5791437
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Business - Finance

Mark and Gail Pyke Professor of Finance Professorship

About the Opportunity

The D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University is seeking candidates for the Mark and Gail Pyke Professor of Finance Professorship in the Finance group. The anticipated start date is Fall 2025.

About the D'Amore-McKim School of Business:

For over 100 years, the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University has continuously strengthened its foundation of experiential learning and innovation. Today, our mission to enable students to be responsible business leaders of the world capable of working, navigating, and creating in a digital environment is more relevant than ever. We offer unique business-specific and interdisciplinary degree opportunities at the bachelor's and master's levels, and lifelong learners benefit from our graduate-level certificates and executive education portfolio. All of these are enhanced by Northeastern's global campus system and experience-powered education approach. In addition, our use-inspired faculty and their research focus on transformative impact for humankind. Ultimately, D'Amore-McKim's values-driven culture and cross-border approach to learning and research empower our students, faculty, alumni, and corporate partners to create impact far beyond the confines of time, discipline, degree, and campus.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The major responsibility of the chair holder is to develop initiatives that enhance the School's scholarly reputation in the field of finance through high-impact research and related activities in areas such as corporate finance, investment, fintech, AI applications in finance, and sustainable finance and environmental, social, and governance initiatives. The Mark and Gail Pyke Professor will continue increasing the visibility and prestige of the D'Amore-McKim School of Business Finance faculty. The successful candidate will also promote and enhance the research activities of the Finance Group and work within the University's ecosystem to develop initiatives and programs that enhance both the School's and University's reputations among business executives, policymakers, and peers in prestigious research institutions.

Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a doctorate in Finance or a related field by the appointment start date. They must be outstanding scholars with an international reputation for excellence in research, teaching, and service, along with clear indications of continued research success. We are especially interested in individuals who value collegiality, are effective mentors of junior colleagues, and whose research would complement and extend the interests of our existing faculty.

Documents to Submit:

Applicants should submit materials including a letter of interest, vita, recent working papers, and teaching evaluations. Letters of reference will be requested at a later stage. Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter highlighting relevant professional experience and how you will support our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students. Please direct inquiries Professor Nicole M. Boyson (n.boyson@northeastern.edu), Group Chair of the Finance Group.

Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

Please provide a statement of your commitment and/or contribution(s) that describe your past experience, activities, and/or future plans to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and the value proposition of belonging in your teaching, research, and service. Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing marginalized communities in your field/community and be in alignment with both Northeastern's mission and BEYOND 2025. A more developed and substantial plan is expected for senior candidates

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

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