Assistant Professor-Finance

Position Details

Assistant Professor – Finance, Tenure‑Track Faculty, UNC Pembroke, Thomas College of Business and Economics. Full‑time, 1.0 FTE, Fall 2026 appointment.

Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses (face‑to‑face and online). Provide academic advising, contribute to curriculum development, serve on departmental, college, and university committees, and engage in services at professional and community levels.

This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic candidate eager to be a member of a dynamic business school with collegial faculty. Teaching load is three classes per semester as long as AACSB scholarly academic (SA) status is maintained; otherwise the teaching load is four classes per semester. Summer teaching is available as well as summer research grants. The ideal candidate will be available starting August 2026.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor.

• An earned Ph.D. in Finance / Financial Economics or ABD in a Ph.D. program in Finance with a dissertation defense by June 2026.
• Demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness, excellent communication skills, a commitment to scholarly research, proficiency with internet‑based technologies, and the ability to utilize online pedagogies to enhance classroom learning.
• Proven and documented success in undergraduate teaching at an AACSB accredited institution and at the MBA level is highly desirable.
• Strong record of scholarly activities as documented by recently published articles in peer‑reviewed academic journals.
• Preferred terminal degree from an AACSB‑accredited institution; CFP, CFA or FRM designation is a plus.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD‑214 as a part of the online application process.

Required Documents

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Other Document 2

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.