Finance Professor – Bank of America Chair, University of Florida

Institution Overview
The University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business is ranked among the top public universities in the United States. The college is also recognized as one of the leading business schools nationwide. Within it, the Eugene F. Brigham Department of Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate is home to highly published faculty and a strong doctoral program.

Position Summary
The Warrington College of Business is inviting applications for a Full Professor of Finance to hold the prestigious Bank of America Chair. This is a senior academic leadership role designed for a scholar with an outstanding track record in finance research and teaching. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the department’s research environment, mentoring doctoral students, and shaping the intellectual community within the college.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the department’s research excellence in finance, insurance, and real estate
• Maintain an active, high-impact research agenda recognized internationally
• Mentor and guide doctoral students toward successful academic and industry careers
• Teach primarily at the graduate level with an attractive teaching load
• Contribute to departmental service and academic leadership initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in finance or a closely related discipline
• Proven graduate-level teaching experience
• Demonstrated record of impactful, highly cited publications in top-tier finance and economics journals

Preferred Qualifications

• Sustained recognition as a leading scholar in finance
• Strong academic network and collaborative research history
• Proven ability to secure research funding and advance institutional reputation

Compensation

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and academic credentials

Application Process
Applicants must submit the following via the University of Florida Careers Portal (Job Number: 528508):

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Three letters of recommendation

Application Deadline: 31 October 2025
Review of applications: Begins immediately
Additional Requirements: Final candidates must provide an official transcript. Degrees earned outside the U.S. require evaluation by a NACES-approved credentialing service (www.naces.org).

Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). The University of Florida complies with Florida’s Sunshine and Public Records laws.

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