Assistant Professor of Finance

University of Wisconsin Stout • Platteville, WI

5d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin–Platteville invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance positions in the School of Business, with a start date of August 2026. The positions are located on the Platteville campus; applicants interested only in online teaching should instead apply for the School of Business Lecturer position. While the primary focus is finance, the School of Business encourages candidates with expertise in additional areas such as accounting, economics, or management. The School of Business values exceptional teaching delivered by faculty with substantial industry experience in corporate finance, wealth management, or banking. Relevant professional credentials (e.g., CFP, CTP, CFA, CPA, CMA) are desirable. These positions are full-time, 9-month, benefit-eligible , with a salary of $70,000–$80,000 per academic year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers baccalaureate and master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. The School of Business is an energetic, teaching-focused academic unit that emphasizes applied experiences in preparing future business professionals. Courses regularly include community projects, advanced simulations, and other high-impact learning activities to help students bridge theory to practice. The school offers over 10 programs at the associates, bachelors, and masters levels in multiple modalities including classroom and online. Additionally, the school offers a robust set of collegial and financial supports to nurture scholarly activity and professional development.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in finance or a closely related field, with the expectation that a doctorate degree is conferred by year 5 for tenure consideration.
• Relevant professional experience in corporate finance, investment, banking, or related industries.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to advise and mentor students.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant professional credentials (e.g., CFP, CTP, CFA, CPA, CMA) are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per semester.
• Courses taught may include a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses as well as across multiple modalities such as in-person, online, or hybrid.
• Provide advising to students both within and outside of the classroom regarding their future careers in finance.
• Participate in the creation and distribution of scholarly work in alignment with the Boyer Model of Scholarship.
• Engage and share expertise with professional associations and organizations.
• Engage in service to the university and the business school through formal and ad hoc committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees