Assistant Professor of Finance

University of Northern Iowa•Cedar Falls, IA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Finance in the David W. Wilson College of Business seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance position, starting in August 2026. The successful candidate will have an interest and expertise in teaching finance courses for undergraduate (primarily) and graduate-level students on campus in a face-to-face setting. Applicants seeking a balance in teaching and research responsibilities will find a collegial work environment and a faculty actively engaged and committed to the growth and continuous improvement of the Finance and Real Estate programs. The Wilson College of Business (http://business.uni.edu) is an AACSB-accredited institution that offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in five departments, as well as MBA and MAcc degrees. The Wilson College of Business has 49 full-time faculty members and 52 staff members, enrolling approximately 1,500 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students. The Wilson College of Business is recognized as a "Best Business School" by The Princeton Review, listed among U.S. News & World Report's top part-time MBA programs, and as a Military Times Best for Vets: Business Schools. The Wilson College of Business has a strong international presence, developing strategic alliances with several international business schools, and delivers its MBA program in Shanghai. The Wilson College of Business has successfully maintained its tradition of teaching excellence while raising its scholarly profile, securing alternative funding sources, and establishing a distinct strategic identity. The Wilson College of Business boasts a significant economic outreach unit, Business & Community Services, which engages faculty and students, works annually in all 99 counties, and actively contributes to Iowa's economic vitality. The Department of Finance (business.uni.edu/finance) consists of 7 full-time faculty members and approximately 600 undergraduate students majoring in the department. The department has a history of teaching excellence, as evidenced by the active engagement of our students. Faculty are committed to meaningful scholarship and support Wilson College's commitment to the scholar/teacher model. The department is a CFA University Affiliate program and a CFP Board Registered Program, and it offers the state's only undergraduate Real Estate program. The department also supports the MBA program.

Requirements

Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Finance from an AACSB-accredited doctoral program
An enthusiasm for and record of excellence in teaching
A demonstrated ability to produce publishable research in finance-related journals
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required
Finance ABDs are welcome to apply with an expected degree completion date before August 1, 2026.

Nice To Haves

Stand-alone teaching experience in corporate finance and investments
Evidence of the ability to create an engaged and applied classroom environment
Evidence of incorporating innovative teaching methods in classes taught
Evidence of the ability to advance students' academic, professional, and personal success preferred.

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