Visiting Assistant Professor, Finance

Jacobs Levy Equity Management; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Kansas State University’s College of Business invites applications for a visiting assistant professor of finance. The position is non-tenure-track, full-time, and starts August 2026 on a one-year appointment. Responsibilities include teaching investments and related courses, contributing to committees, advising students, and maintaining scholarly activity.

Minimum qualification is a Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited school.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Finance from an AACSB-accredited school.
• Preferred university teaching experience in finance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach investment courses, two sections in fall and two in spring.
• Teach supplementary courses such as corporate finance or financial modeling.
• Contribute to committees, advise student organizations, and engage with students.
• Publish in high-quality finance journals and participate in scholarly activity.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal communication

Service contributions

Education

Ph.D. in Finance

Job description

About This Role

The Department of Finance in the Kansas State University College of Business is seeking a non-tenure-track, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance to start in August 2026 on a one‑year appointment. The candidate will primarily teach and provide service in the College of Business, with resources available for continued research activity.

Responsibilities

• Teach investment courses, covering two sections in the fall semester and two sections in the spring semester.
• Teach supplementary courses such as corporate finance or financial modeling as needed.
• Contribute to collegiality and shared governance by serving on departmental or college committees, advising student organizations, engaging with students, and participating in academic events.
• Maintain a scholarly activity record by publishing in high‑quality academic journals in finance or related areas and using library databases such as WRDS.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Finance or a closely related field from an AACSB‑accredited business school.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior university teaching experience in finance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Related professional work experience.
• Demonstrated potential for high‑quality teaching.
• Willingness to contribute to the service mission of the department and college.
• Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with students, alumni, and external partners.
• Research record of publications in top academic journals and presentations at national conferences.

Sponsorship Eligibility

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Benefits

• Health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays).

Other Information

Worksite: On‑site. All employees must reside in the United States when they begin work. Kansas State University does not provide remote or hybrid options for residents of Idaho.

Application Closing Date: 5/25/2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.