Assistant Professor in Finance

Job Description & Qualification

The College of Business Department of Finance at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in finance starting fall 2025. Candidates must have (or be near completion of) a Ph.D. in finance, a Ph.D. in Business with an emphasis in finance, or a Ph.D. in a related discipline. The successful candidate must show evidence of or the potential for developing and maintaining a significant research program consistent with Big Ten university standards. The position will include an initial teaching load of three courses per academic year at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, and service expectations. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and will be competitive with Big Ten Universities.

Application Procedure

For the most favorable consideration, completed applications should be received before October 15, 2024, although applications will be considered until the position is filled. To apply, go to https://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_240126. Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the faculty information form. Attach as two (2) separate documents (1) a detailed curriculum vita/resume that includes information on education, qualifications, publications, and teaching experience; and (2) a paper that is representative of your research. To complete your application, three letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically to finsearch@unl.edu.

About the Organization

About the Department
The Department has 14 faculty members serving undergraduate, MBA, and Ph.D. programs in Finance. The department and college have excellent data resources and access to WRDS. Current faculty members have recent publications in many of the leading journals, including The Journal of Finance, the Journal of Financial Economics, the Review of Financial Studies, and the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, among others. The Department of Finance is a CFA Institute Affiliated University. Additional information about the department can be found at https://business.unl.edu/academic-programs/departments/finance/.

About the College
The College of Business drives discovery, creates opportunity, and empowers its more than 4,300 students to lead the future of business. Programs include 12 undergraduate majors, numerous graduate programs, including our highly-ranked online MBA@Nebraska, three master of science degrees, and two Ph.D. programs. Established in 1913, it is the only doctorate-granting business college in Nebraska. Howard L. Hawks Hall, located at 14th and Vine Streets, has been home to the college since 2017. Hawks Hall features interactive learning in state-of-the-art classrooms, cutting-edge technology, and one-stop student support services, including free one-on-one tutoring and coaching. For more information, visit https://business.unl.edu/.

About Lincoln, Nebraska
Home to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, the city of Lincoln consistently ranks among the highest U.S. cities for livability thanks to a low cost of living, great schools, and friendly, community-minded residents. Set amidst a big sky and open landscape, the state’s capital city is simple to navigate with a nationally noted low crime rate, a wide range of housing choices, and a reliable public transit system. As one of the fastest growing metro areas in the Midwest, Lincoln boasts a growing technology sector, more parkland per capita than all but a few U.S. cities, an extensive bike trail network, and numerous options for recreational and personal interest activities. It’s easy to feel at home here. Visit www.lincoln.org, go.unl.edu/connections, and www.lcoc.com/meet-lincoln for more information about Lincoln.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

For Additional Questions

finsearch@unl.edu

Job ID

ID: J15650