Assistant Instructional Professor of Finance

University of Wyoming; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wyoming—Department of Accounting and Finance in the College of Business—invites applications for an Assistant Instructional Professor of Finance beginning Spring 2027 (preferred) or Fall 2027. Candidates should teach and conduct research in any finance area and contribute to the department's strong teaching reputation.

Successful candidates will participate in undergraduate and graduate Finance programs and the CFP Board-registered certificate program, and publish quality

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Finance or closely related field by start date.
• Evidence of research publication in finance or related fields.
• Three or more years of university teaching experience or Ph.D. completed within last three years.

Responsibilities

• Teach and conduct research in finance across areas.
• Participate in undergraduate and graduate Finance programs and CFP Board-registered certificate program.
• Publish quality peer-reviewed research in finance or closely related fields.

Education

Ph.D. in Finance or closely related field

Teaching experience or recent Ph.D.

CFA or CFP certification or on track

Job description

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the College of Business at the University of Wyoming invites applications for an Assistant Instructional Professor of Finance beginning Spring 2027 (preferred) or Fall 2027. We invite applicants with qualifications to teach and conduct research in any finance area.

Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the strong teaching reputation of the department’s faculty, actively participate in our undergraduate and graduate Finance programs and CFP Board-registered certificate program, and publish quality peer-reviewed research in finance or closely related fields.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

• Cover letter
• C.V.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Recent scholarly publications and/or working papers
• Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Finance or closely related field in hand by start date of employment
• Demonstrated potential for research publication to maintain a Scholarly Academic (SA) status (two or more peer-reviewed journal articles per six-year rolling period) for AACSB accreditation
• Three or more years of university teaching experience or having completed a Ph.D. within the last three years

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching
• Evidence of ongoing high-quality research productivity
• CFA or CFP certification or on track of earning one
• Commitment to departmental, college, university, and professional service
• Ability to start the position in Spring 2027