Teaching Assistant Professor - Finance

Universities of Wisconsin • La Crosse, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Finance at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is seeking applicants for a 9-month teaching position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor with the start date of 8/23/2027. We encourage applications from candidates with expertise in finance or financial planning. Come join a community of teacher/scholars committed to student success. This is a renewable non-tenure track instructional position. Applications received prior to the first review date will receive full consideration, and the search will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Under general supervision of the department chair, successful candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (if applicable) and advising students. In addition to preparing for and holding classes, teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students' work, assessing student outcomes, providing regular and substantive feedback on student work, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to their discipline. In addition, faculty provide service to the department, college, university, community and/or professional organizations. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.
The College of Business Administration (CBA) at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse includes six academic departments and the Small Business Development Center. The CBA has over 3,000 students enrolled in one of the eight majors offered. It also offers seven minors and participates in the UW System's online MBA consortium. Fully accredited by the AACSB International, the CBA is recognized for high-quality faculty, staff, programs, and students, and maintains strong regional and global partnerships. A robust Assurance of Learning program regularly evaluates undergraduate and graduate outcomes, supporting accountability and the continuous improvement.
The review of applications starts on August 31, 2026. Applications received on or before August 31st are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.
UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a field appropriate to the needs of the department, or significant progress toward a doctorate degree, or, in rare circumstances, post-baccalaureate certification or licensure, or a baccalaureate plus experience, can be established as appropriate qualifications for the teaching position.
• Evidence of the ability to be an effective instructor.
• Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching in higher education.
• Master's Degree or above in finance or financial planning.

Responsibilities

• May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance
• Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit
• Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study
• Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations
• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction
• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline
• Preparing for and holding classes
• Maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment
• Evaluating students' work
• Assessing student outcomes
• Providing regular and substantive feedback on student work
• Maintaining appropriate records
• Holding office hours
• Maintaining an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to their discipline
• Provide service to the department, college, university, community and/or professional organizations

Benefits

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid sick days.
• Retirement system (vested after 5 years of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree