Assistant Professor of Finance and Economics

Eastern Kentucky University•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Business at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance and Economics beginning August 2027. The role supports Finance and Economics courses in the undergraduate business core and potentially the MBA program. Teaching includes face-to-face and online instruction, with courses potentially covering banking, financial planning, financial literacy, financial technology, macroeconomics, microeconomics, personal finance, and related fields. The successful candidate will maintain a workload consistent with the needs and priorities of the college and university. The position requires conducting and publishing high-quality scholarly research in economics, finance, or a related area in peer-reviewed journals, consistent with the College of Business requirements for Scholarly Academics. Other duties include service supporting Finance and Economics, the profession, the University, and the business community in a manner consistent with EKU’s mission. The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of artificial intelligence relevant to the discipline or willingness to pursue professional development to acquire that expertise. The position is based at the Richmond Campus and is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Requirements

Earned Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Finance, Economics, or a closely related field from an AACSB International accredited institution.
ABD applicants may be considered if they provide evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense no later than May before a fall appointment and earn the doctoral degree, verified by official transcripts, by the time of appointment.
Commitment to excellence in teaching, including face-to-face and online teaching.
Ability to conduct and publish high-quality scholarly research in economics, finance, or a related area in peer-reviewed journals consistent with the College of Business requirements for Scholarly Academics.
Knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline, or willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise.

Nice To Haves

An active research agenda and publication record.

Responsibilities

Use effective teaching methods, innovative teaching techniques and modalities, and multiple evaluation and assessment procedures to help meet the needs of EKU students.
Teach, develop, and implement courses related to the candidate’s curricular area.
Develop and maintain an active research agenda, including conducting and publishing high-quality scholarly research in peer-reviewed journals.
Keep current in the field and curricular areas through scholarly or creative works, conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and faculty development activities.
Advise students in fulfilling program requirements.
Complete departmental, college, and university committee assignments.
Work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of EKU, its academic units, and its campus community.
Demonstrate respect for and support EKU’s student population.
Teach courses as assigned at the times and locations needed to meet student needs.
Provide service supporting Finance and Economics, the profession, the University, and the business community.