Tenure-Track Finance Scholar – Assistant Professor

Financial Management Association International; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas, School of Business invites applications for a full-time, academic-year tenure-track finance position at the assistant professor level. This position starts in Fall 2027.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in finance or a closely related field by August 18, 2027; demonstrate, or show evidence of high potential for, scholarship excellence through publications and working papers; and demonstrate, or show evidence of high potential for, teaching excellence.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in finance or a closely related field by August 18, 2027.
• Demonstrate or show evidence of high potential for scholarship through publications and working papers.
• Demonstrate or show evidence of high potential for teaching excellence.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Scholarly potential

Publications & working papers

Education

Ph.D. in finance or related field

Job description

The University of Kansas, School of Business invites applications for a full-time, academic-year tenure-track finance position at the assistant professor level. This position starts in Fall 2027. Salary and benefit package are competitive.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in finance or a closely related field by August 18, 2027; demonstrate, or show evidence of high potential for, scholarship excellence through publications and working papers; and demonstrate, or show evidence of high potential for, teaching excellence. Areas of particular interest include corporate finance, financial institutions, international finance, investments, and risk management.

The University of Kansas School of Business offers undergraduate, master’s (full-time and online) and doctoral programs. In recent years, the School has experienced remarkable growth, expanding academic offerings with student enrollment approaching 5,000 students. The School of Business is located on KU’s main campus in Lawrence in Capitol Federal Hall, a 166,500 sq ft modern instructional facility with advanced classrooms, offices, and student resources. Lawrence is located 35 miles west of Kansas City in the Kansas River valley. For information about the University of Kansas, School of Business and living in Lawrence, see http://business.ku.edu/ and https://www.ku.edu/about-lawrence.

Candidates may apply online at http://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/33490BR. A complete application will include the following PDF files: A cover letter, a curriculum vita, samples of recent research, a concise summary of your teaching experience, and three professional references. The letters of reference should be sent to [e-mail]. Screening of applicants will begin on September 15, 2026 and will continue until our applicant pool has been determined. Questions regarding the position may be addressed to Kevin Pisciotta at [e-mail].

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