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 2026

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. Qualified candidates must be prepared to work with global student populations.

Documents to Submit:
Interested candidates should apply here with a curriculum vita that includes a list of publications, statements addressing the prompts below, and names and contact information for at least three professional references from whom letters of reference can be solicited as needed. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as they arrive. Successful faculty at Northeastern will be dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of research and teaching excellence and a commitment to fostering belonging in the university community. Thus, strong candidates for this faculty position will have the expertise, knowledge, and skills to build their research, pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please indicate how your expertise, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work with written statements addressing the following prompts:

Research statement (no longer than 5 pages):

Please describe the focus of your research, including the questions you have identified, the funding you have received to support the work (if applicable), the results you have discovered, and the products of these efforts. Highlight any cross-disciplinary research efforts you have undertaken. Please also describe any research you have undertaken
with students and/or with the external community. Finally, please outline the research directions you foresee pursuing in the D’Amore-McKim School of Business, any cross-disciplinary and collaborative aspects, and the strategies you will take to address each direction.

Teaching statement (1 page):
Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for teaching in the D’Amore-McKim School of Business (including existing and proposed courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring global student populations.

Leadership statement (1 page):
Please describe your past experiences and activities and/or your future plans detailing your leadership style, how you intend to cultivate a culture that promotes a sense of belonging, including fostering a free and open exchange of ideas and managing different perspectives to help others strengthen their practice.”

Please direct inquiries Professor Nicole M. Boyson ([email protected]), Group Chair of the Finance Group.

Position Type

Additional Information

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

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.

Pay Range:

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.