Open Rank Tenure - Track ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF FINANCE
Job Description & Qualification
OPEN RANK
TENURE-TRACK
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF FINANCE
The Department of Finance in the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri (MU) invites applications for a tenure-track position starting in Fall 2025. Successful candidates will possess strong potential for high-quality research and publications in top-tier finance journals. Potential for high quality, impactful teaching at the undergraduate (BSBA), graduate (MBA/MSF), and doctoral levels is also required. The teaching load is commensurate with research expectations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have a terminal degree in Finance or a related discipline by the start date.
Candidates will be evaluated on:
Candidate’s academic research/teaching interests can include but are not limited to corporate finance, investments, financial markets, and fintech (including AI/machine learning). Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate or MBA level and willingness to teach online classes are desirable. Evidence of scholarship beyond the dissertation will be viewed favorably by the search committee. Experienced candidates should have an established record of publication in the top finance journals, a continuing program of research with potential for top-tier publication, and a willingness to teach in the MBA and/or Ph.D. programs.
About the Department of Finance at MU:
The Department of Finance is home to a collegial, highly productive, and dedicated faculty with expertise and talents in a range of finance areas. In addition to providing exceptional instruction, our faculty publish regularly in top tier finance journals, such as JF, JFE, RFS, and JFQA.
The department offers required and elective courses for the BS in Business Administration degree program and MBA program, has an active Ph.D. program, and recently started an online MS in Finance program. The department provides an environment that is highly supportive of research. Resources include WRDS, CRSP, SDC, Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, Compustat, BoardEx, Pitchbook, and other databases, a resident database programming assistant, research assistants (doctoral students), and summer research support.
The Department: The Department of Finance has a current enrollment of about 500 junior and senior finance majors for the BS in Business Administration degree. The department participates in the MBA program, has an active PhD program, and an online M.S.–Finance Program.
The College: The Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business enrolls more than 4265 undergraduate students, 467 students at the master’s level, and 40 PhD students. For additional information about the Department of Finance and the Trulaske College, see our website at http://business.missouri.edu/
The University: The University of Missouri, located in Columbia, Missouri, has approximately 33,000 students and a full range of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees including schools of law, medicine, and veterinary medicine.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is hired.
About the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business:
The Trulaske College of Business, founded in 1914, enrolls almost 4,500 students. The college has four academic units – Finance, Management, Marketing and Accountancy. The college offers an undergraduate degree in business administration, a full-time MBA degree, an MS in Business, a 150-hour program that confers both undergraduate and master’s degrees in Accountancy, online graduate degree in Finance (MSF), and Ph.D. degrees in both Business Administration (specializations in Finance, Management and Marketing) and Accountancy. The college takes great pride in its graduates. More than 32,000 alumni are contributing their expertise to the public and private sectors in every state in the U.S. and in a host of foreign countries.
Application Instructions:
The university anticipates this appointment starting in fall of 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
The required application materials include a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, current research paper(s), and three letters of reference.
Application Procedure: Application materials should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. To apply, access the University of Missouri Human Resources website page for academic job openings at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/ and refer to Job ID 52914. Questions regarding the online application process should be directed to MU Human Resources: (573) 882-7976 or muhrs@missouri.edu
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research, and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn, and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
Know Your Rights
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links:
• Know Your Rights English Version: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf
• Know Your Rights Spanish Version: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_Spanish.pdf
TENURE-TRACK
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF FINANCE
The Department of Finance in the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri (MU) invites applications for a tenure-track position starting in Fall 2025. Successful candidates will possess strong potential for high-quality research and publications in top-tier finance journals. Potential for high quality, impactful teaching at the undergraduate (BSBA), graduate (MBA/MSF), and doctoral levels is also required. The teaching load is commensurate with research expectations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have a terminal degree in Finance or a related discipline by the start date.
Candidates will be evaluated on:
Candidate’s academic research/teaching interests can include but are not limited to corporate finance, investments, financial markets, and fintech (including AI/machine learning). Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate or MBA level and willingness to teach online classes are desirable. Evidence of scholarship beyond the dissertation will be viewed favorably by the search committee. Experienced candidates should have an established record of publication in the top finance journals, a continuing program of research with potential for top-tier publication, and a willingness to teach in the MBA and/or Ph.D. programs.
About the Department of Finance at MU:
The Department of Finance is home to a collegial, highly productive, and dedicated faculty with expertise and talents in a range of finance areas. In addition to providing exceptional instruction, our faculty publish regularly in top tier finance journals, such as JF, JFE, RFS, and JFQA.
The department offers required and elective courses for the BS in Business Administration degree program and MBA program, has an active Ph.D. program, and recently started an online MS in Finance program. The department provides an environment that is highly supportive of research. Resources include WRDS, CRSP, SDC, Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, Compustat, BoardEx, Pitchbook, and other databases, a resident database programming assistant, research assistants (doctoral students), and summer research support.
The Department: The Department of Finance has a current enrollment of about 500 junior and senior finance majors for the BS in Business Administration degree. The department participates in the MBA program, has an active PhD program, and an online M.S.–Finance Program.
The College: The Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business enrolls more than 4265 undergraduate students, 467 students at the master’s level, and 40 PhD students. For additional information about the Department of Finance and the Trulaske College, see our website at http://business.missouri.edu/
The University: The University of Missouri, located in Columbia, Missouri, has approximately 33,000 students and a full range of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees including schools of law, medicine, and veterinary medicine.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is hired.
About the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business:
The Trulaske College of Business, founded in 1914, enrolls almost 4,500 students. The college has four academic units – Finance, Management, Marketing and Accountancy. The college offers an undergraduate degree in business administration, a full-time MBA degree, an MS in Business, a 150-hour program that confers both undergraduate and master’s degrees in Accountancy, online graduate degree in Finance (MSF), and Ph.D. degrees in both Business Administration (specializations in Finance, Management and Marketing) and Accountancy. The college takes great pride in its graduates. More than 32,000 alumni are contributing their expertise to the public and private sectors in every state in the U.S. and in a host of foreign countries.
Application Instructions:
The university anticipates this appointment starting in fall of 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
The required application materials include a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, current research paper(s), and three letters of reference.
Application Procedure: Application materials should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. To apply, access the University of Missouri Human Resources website page for academic job openings at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/ and refer to Job ID 52914. Questions regarding the online application process should be directed to MU Human Resources: (573) 882-7976 or muhrs@missouri.edu
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research, and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn, and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
Know Your Rights
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links:
• Know Your Rights English Version: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf
• Know Your Rights Spanish Version: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_Spanish.pdf
Application Procedure
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is hired.
Application Procedure: Application materials should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. To apply, access the University of Missouri Human Resources website page for academic job openings at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/ and refer to Job ID 52914. Questions regarding the online application process should be directed to MU Human Resources: (573) 882-7976 or muhrs@missouri.edu
Application Procedure: Application materials should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. To apply, access the University of Missouri Human Resources website page for academic job openings at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/ and refer to Job ID 52914. Questions regarding the online application process should be directed to MU Human Resources: (573) 882-7976 or muhrs@missouri.edu
About the Organization
The Department of Finance in the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri (MU) invites applications for a tenure-track position starting in Fall 2025. Successful candidates will possess strong potential for high-quality research and publications in top-tier finance journals. Potential for high quality, impactful teaching at the undergraduate (BSBA), graduate (MBA/MSF), and doctoral levels is also required. The teaching load is commensurate with research expectations.
About the Department of Finance at MU:
The Department of Finance is home to a collegial, highly productive, and dedicated faculty with expertise and talents in a range of finance areas. In addition to providing exceptional instruction, our faculty publish regularly in top tier finance journals, such as JF, JFE, RFS, and JFQA.
The department offers required and elective courses for the BS in Business Administration degree program and MBA program, has an active Ph.D. program, and recently started an online MS in Finance program. The department provides an environment that is highly supportive of research. Resources include WRDS, CRSP, SDC, Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, Compustat, BoardEx, Pitchbook, and other databases, a resident database programming assistant, research assistants (doctoral students), and summer research support.
The Department: The Department of Finance has a current enrollment of about 500 junior and senior finance majors for the BS in Business Administration degree. The department participates in the MBA program, has an active PhD program, and an online M.S.–Finance Program.
The College: The Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business enrolls more than 4265 undergraduate students, 467 students at the master’s level, and 40 PhD students. For additional information about the Department of Finance and the Trulaske College, see our website at http://business.missouri.edu/
The University: The University of Missouri, located in Columbia, Missouri, has approximately 33,000 students and a full range of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees including schools of law, medicine, and veterinary medicine.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is hired.
About the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business:
The Trulaske College of Business, founded in 1914, enrolls almost 4,500 students. The college has four academic units – Finance, Management, Marketing and Accountancy. The college offers an undergraduate degree in business administration, a full-time MBA degree, an MS in Business, a 150-hour program that confers both undergraduate and master’s degrees in Accountancy, online graduate degree in Finance (MSF), and Ph.D. degrees in both Business Administration (specializations in Finance, Management and Marketing) and Accountancy. The college takes great pride in its graduates. More than 32,000 alumni are contributing their expertise to the public and private sectors in every state in the U.S. and in a host of foreign countries.
About the Department of Finance at MU:
The Department of Finance is home to a collegial, highly productive, and dedicated faculty with expertise and talents in a range of finance areas. In addition to providing exceptional instruction, our faculty publish regularly in top tier finance journals, such as JF, JFE, RFS, and JFQA.
The department offers required and elective courses for the BS in Business Administration degree program and MBA program, has an active Ph.D. program, and recently started an online MS in Finance program. The department provides an environment that is highly supportive of research. Resources include WRDS, CRSP, SDC, Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, Compustat, BoardEx, Pitchbook, and other databases, a resident database programming assistant, research assistants (doctoral students), and summer research support.
The Department: The Department of Finance has a current enrollment of about 500 junior and senior finance majors for the BS in Business Administration degree. The department participates in the MBA program, has an active PhD program, and an online M.S.–Finance Program.
The College: The Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business enrolls more than 4265 undergraduate students, 467 students at the master’s level, and 40 PhD students. For additional information about the Department of Finance and the Trulaske College, see our website at http://business.missouri.edu/
The University: The University of Missouri, located in Columbia, Missouri, has approximately 33,000 students and a full range of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees including schools of law, medicine, and veterinary medicine.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is hired.
About the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business:
The Trulaske College of Business, founded in 1914, enrolls almost 4,500 students. The college has four academic units – Finance, Management, Marketing and Accountancy. The college offers an undergraduate degree in business administration, a full-time MBA degree, an MS in Business, a 150-hour program that confers both undergraduate and master’s degrees in Accountancy, online graduate degree in Finance (MSF), and Ph.D. degrees in both Business Administration (specializations in Finance, Management and Marketing) and Accountancy. The college takes great pride in its graduates. More than 32,000 alumni are contributing their expertise to the public and private sectors in every state in the U.S. and in a host of foreign countries.
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Job ID
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