Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance, Lee Business School [R0149133]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

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About The Position

The UNLV Lee Business School and Department of Finance seek applications for the position of Lee Assistant / Associate Professor of Finance. In 2012, the Ted and Doris Lee Family pledged a $15 million naming gift for the Lee Business School. Part of that gift includes the endowment of ten Lee Scholar professorships across the Lee Business School. The Lee Professor will demonstrate excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service. Preference will be given to Senior Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Requirements of the position include conducting significant research leading to high-quality refereed publications and performing service activities for the department, school, university, and profession. This position involves teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate-level finance courses. Interested candidates may be involved in executive education and professional certificate programs.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Finance (or a closely related field) from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
For consideration at the rank of Assistant Professor: Candidates must demonstrate strong potential for excellence in research and teaching. Evidence may include a pipeline of high-quality working papers, publications in reputable journals, and effective teaching evaluations. The successful candidate will show promise of developing a sustained record of impactful scholarship and teaching effectiveness at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
For consideration at the rank of Associate Professor: Candidates must have an established record of scholarly achievement commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor at a research-intensive university. This includes a portfolio of publications in leading finance and related journals, demonstrated teaching excellence, and a record of service contributions to the department, school, university, or profession. Candidates should show evidence of national or international recognition in their field and the ability to contribute to the department’s continued growth and reputation.

Nice To Haves

Research interests that complement and strengthen existing areas within the department, such as corporate finance, investments, insurance and risk management, banking, quantitative finance, financial literacy, or behavioral finance.
A strong record of, or potential for, publishing in top-tier finance and related journals.
Demonstrated ability or interest in securing external research funding.
Evidence of effective teaching across multiple levels (undergraduate, graduate, and potentially Ph.D.) and willingness to engage in executive education or professional certificate programs.
Experience or interest in mentoring Ph.D. students and contributing to the launch and growth of the department’s upcoming doctoral program.
Engagement with the profession through editorial work, conference organization, or leadership in academic associations.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and research environment and contributing positively to the department’s collegial culture.

Responsibilities

Conducting significant research leading to high-quality refereed publications
Performing service activities for the department, school, university, and profession
Teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate-level finance courses
Involvement in executive education and professional certificate programs

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including: Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants