Assistant Professor of Finance

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Finance

Faculty

Regular

Assistant Professor

Tenure track opening at the assistant professor level beginning Fall 2026. The position is a 4/4 teaching load split between teaching Principles of Finance and upper‑level finance courses, particularly advanced classes in corporate finance and investments. Candidates may have the opportunity to teach in the MBA program and be asked to teach at branch campuses in Wausau and Marshfield. Strong candidates will have a demonstrated ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level and conduct scholarly research.

Although the department is teaching‑oriented, scholarly activity, professional growth, and university service are required.

Sentry School of Business and Economics

The Assistant Professor – Finance is a full‑time, salaried, exempt faculty position for an academic year (9‑month). Eligible annual salary ranges from $100,000 to $122,920, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications. Relocation assistance may be available. Qualified Employees of Wisconsin receive an excellent benefits package. For more information, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide and use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

• Earned doctorate (PhD, DBA, etc.) in Finance or a related field (e.g., Economics with a finance emphasis, Accounting with finance emphasis, etc.) from an AACSB or equivalently accredited institution or other high‑quality institution.

• Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level, particularly Principles of Finance/Corporate Finance, Investments, Portfolio Management, and other advanced Corporate Finance topics.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research.
• Relevant professional experience.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.