What are the responsibilities and job description for the University Chair Position in the Finance Department position at University of Notre Dame?
The University of Notre Dame, Department of Finance, is looking for applicants to fill a University Chair position in the Finance Department. This position is open to highly accomplished senior scholars with research and teaching interests in any area of finance. Rank is at the tenured full professor level with a further distinction of a university chair professorship. Position duties include publishing in leading finance journals, teaching well at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and contributing to the intellectual life of the college. We offer competitive salary and benefits and generous research support.
The University of Notre Dame, located in South Bend, Indiana, is consistently ranked among the top 25 undergraduate institutions in the U.S. The university has approximately 13,000 students, with undergraduates accounting for 70% of the student body. As part of the University’s Mendoza College of Business, the finance department contributes to a top-ranked undergraduate business program and several highly regarded graduate programs, including MBA, executive MBA, and Masters of Science in Finance programs. Finance faculty and students also benefit from close collaboration with the Notre Dame Institute for Global Investing (NDIGI) and the Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate (FIRE). For more information about the Mendoza College of Business or the finance department, visit https://mendoza.nd.edu/ or https://mendoza.nd.edu/research-faculty/academic-departments/finance/.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a renowned scholar with a demonstrated record of excellence in research, teaching, and service. Candidates must also have a Ph.D. in Finance or closely related field.
Application Instructions
Applications for the University Chair Position must be submitted via Interfolio.
Applications should include: 1) a cover letter indicating the candidate’s interest in a position at the University of Notre Dame; 2) a curriculum vitae. Additional documentation of teaching performance or letters of recommendation may also be requested. Our intention is to begin holding campus interviews by late January 2027. For full consideration, applications should be submitted no later than December 31, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
Dual Career Assistance
To support relocating families, Notre Dame’s Dual Career Assistance Program helps spouses and partners pursue local career opportunities.
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
The University of Notre Dame, located in South Bend, Indiana, is consistently ranked among the top 25 undergraduate institutions in the U.S. The university has approximately 13,000 students, with undergraduates accounting for 70% of the student body. As part of the University’s Mendoza College of Business, the finance department contributes to a top-ranked undergraduate business program and several highly regarded graduate programs, including MBA, executive MBA, and Masters of Science in Finance programs. Finance faculty and students also benefit from close collaboration with the Notre Dame Institute for Global Investing (NDIGI) and the Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate (FIRE). For more information about the Mendoza College of Business or the finance department, visit https://mendoza.nd.edu/ or https://mendoza.nd.edu/research-faculty/academic-departments/finance/.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a renowned scholar with a demonstrated record of excellence in research, teaching, and service. Candidates must also have a Ph.D. in Finance or closely related field.
Application Instructions
Applications for the University Chair Position must be submitted via Interfolio.
Applications should include: 1) a cover letter indicating the candidate’s interest in a position at the University of Notre Dame; 2) a curriculum vitae. Additional documentation of teaching performance or letters of recommendation may also be requested. Our intention is to begin holding campus interviews by late January 2027. For full consideration, applications should be submitted no later than December 31, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
Dual Career Assistance
To support relocating families, Notre Dame’s Dual Career Assistance Program helps spouses and partners pursue local career opportunities.
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.