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American finance Association

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

American finance Association, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244


ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

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Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is the flagship urban campus of the University of Wisconsin System and committed to academic excellence with enrollment of approximately 25,000 students. One of the nation’s top research universities (R-1 status), the Lubar College is a metropolitan business school of national distinction, accredited by the AACSB, and offers BBA, MBA, Executive MBA, MS, and Ph.D. degree programs. Additionally, our MBA and undergraduate programs are ranked regionally and nationally for excellence and the Lubar College hosts one of only five SAP University Competence Centers worldwide. With doctorates from some of the country’s leading universities, full-time faculty bring an impressive range of expertise and are recognized for outstanding achievement in their fields with broad experience in business organizations and governmental bodies. Opportunities for research are abundant in this vibrant metropolitan area with both a strong presence of manufacturing and service operations. Located in Southeastern Wisconsin’s commercial and industrial hub, Milwaukee is the third-ranked manufacturing center in the United States and home to 1,300+ manufacturing firms and 400+ engineering firms with annual receipts of 24 billion dollars. Milwaukee is a vibrant and diverse area on the shores of Lake Michigan with easy access to beaches, a thriving cultural scene, championship sporting events, an expansive urban parks system, and hundreds of miles of bike lanes and paths. It is in the seventh most affordable metropolitan market in the country and offers a vibrant quality of life in a globally competitive region.

Further information is available at our Web site:

http://www.lubar.uwm.edu/

Job Summary

The Sheldon B. Lubar College of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Finance, to begin in August 2025. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to provide high-quality research for publication in top-tier business journals and to demonstrate teaching excellence in the Lubar College of Business. The selected incumbent will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Finance. Additionally, the selected candidate will contribute to the mission of Lubar College by engaging in service activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Business or a closely related field, majoring in Finance or an allied area, or anticipated completion by August 2025.

Demonstrate research and teaching potential in the Finance area.

Preferred Qualifications

Capacity for teaching excellence, strong communication skills as evidenced in teaching evaluations.

Ability to work collegially and collaboratively within the university and business community.

Research record of exceptional quality published in top peer-reviewed journals.

Teaching experience in investments or risk management.

Application Instructions

Applicants seeking consideration must apply online at

https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39458 . Application materials must be submitted electronically to include: cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations with a list of courses taught (Document 1), and information relative to dissertation status and anticipated schedule for completion, if applicable. Also submit a list of three (3) professional references, including e-mail and telephone numbers.

The Search Committee will be available during the Financial Management Association (FMA) Convention (October 17 – 19) to meet with you and provide further information about this position. Please contact Search Committee Chair – Dr. Giorgo Sertsios, at sertsios@uwm.edu to schedule an appointment or for additional information.

Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices

AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact

uwm-jobs@uwm.edu

or 414-229-4463.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see

http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/

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Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date 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.

To apply, please visit:

https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39458

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