Assistant Professor of Finance (FinTech & AI)

About the role

Saint Louis University seeks an Assistant Professor of Finance to join its faculty. The position involves teaching, research, and service within a vibrant academic community that values innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses (approximately 40% of effort).
• Conduct high‑quality research in finance, focusing on FinTech, machine learning, and artificial intelligence applications (approximately 40%).
• Participate in faculty service activities, including committees and departmental initiatives (approximately 20%).

Required profile

• PhD in Finance or Business Administration with a finance concentration (or foreign equivalent).
• Demonstrated expertise in financial technology, machine learning, and AI within a finance context.
• Strong record of scholarly research and a commitment to excellent teaching.

Required skills

• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Advanced econometric and data‑analytics techniques
• Experience with non‑quantitative and alternative data sources

What we offer

• Appointment for up to 12 months with a 40‑hour work week.
• Access to university resources and a collaborative research environment.
• Support for professional development and scholarly activities.