Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance

Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance

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Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance Posting Number F01751P Department USD-School of Business Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text

The University of South Dakota's Beacom School of Business seeks applications for a visiting assistant professor in finance beginning in Fall 2026.

The Beacom School of Business is the flagship business school in South Dakota and the region with its programs consistently receiving high national rankings from institutions such as U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review and others. The Beacom School of Business' state-of-the-art Ellis Finance and Analytics Lab provides faculty and students the opportunity for research and business analysis utilizing Bloomberg terminals.

Faculty in finance offer an undergraduate major and a specialization in the MBA program. The Finance major has experienced significant growth and is one of the schools largest majors. Job placement for graduates is excellent.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate courses in finance. The faculty member is expected to provide an outstanding educational experience to students through classroom teaching, mentorship, and student activities outside the classroom. Duties include outstanding teaching, scholarly research, and service for the Department, University, profession, and broader community. The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes on the main campus in Vermillion, online, and occasionally in Sioux Falls, SD.

Responsibilities:

* Teach both undergraduate and graduate classes in finance with annual teaching load of eighteen (18) credit hours (typically, six classes). Courses may include Managerial Finance, Advanced Corporate Finance, Commercial Bank Management, and other finance courses.

* The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes on our Vermillion campus, Sioux Falls campus and online.

* Bring a unique and innovative educational experience to students through both classroom teaching and mentorship.

* Engage in related scholarly research and service for the Department, profession, and broader community.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Ph.D. in finance or a closely related field from an AACSB-International accredited business school is required, although ABDs with successful defense by start date will be considered.

* Record of, or potential for, contribution to the scholarship of finance.

* Proficiency in oral and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications Degrees from AACSB-International accredited business school are preferred. Candidates with work experience are preferred.

Closing Date Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Contact Applicants MUST complete application through the University of South Dakota's on-line application process found at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Applicants are required to provide:

Cover Letter- letter of application

Curriculum vitae

Graduate Transcripts
- College transcripts (copies accepted) showing highest degree earned

Other
- Recent teaching evaluations

Reference List - contact information for three references (please include e-mail addresses and current telephone numbers).

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For application assistance or accommodation, call

Posting Date 10/22/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 11/21/2025 Advertised Salary commensurate with qualifications Duration of the Term 9 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Term Proposed Rank Assistant Professor Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The University of South Dakota is a comprehensive; liberal-arts-based state institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students. Basic and professional programs are available in the Beacom School of Business, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Education, College of Fine Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Beacom School of Business is the leading business school in South Dakota and the region offering students a quality business education that goes beyond expectations. Our alumni have become global leaders in such fields as accounting, finance, economics, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, business analytics and health services administration. The school offers multiple undergraduate majors in both Vermillion and Sioux Falls, including marketing, finance, accounting, management, human resources, health services administration, business administration, business analytics, supply chain management, and economics, as well as Master of…