Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Finance

position beginning August 2027. The School seeks an innovative and student-centered finance scholar who is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of future business leaders through engaging undergraduate instruction, scholarly research, and meaningful community engagement within an AACSB-accredited school. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate finance courses in areas such as Corporate Finance, Investments, Derivatives, Insurance, Financial Planning, and Financial Markets and Institutions.

Depending on the candidate's expertise and the needs of the program, additional teaching opportunities may include Portfolio Management, Financial Analytics, Financial Technology, Sustainable Finance, Real Estate, and related areas. Faculty are encouraged to develop innovative courses that reflect emerging developments in finance. The successful candidate will maintain an active scholarly research agenda, including peer-reviewed publications, consistent with the school's mission and AACSB faculty qualification standards. Faculty are expected to cultivate strong relationships with students through advising, mentoring, experiential learning projects, undergraduate research, student organizations, and career development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to applied and engaged learning that connects classroom concepts with real-world business and community challenges. The position provides opportunities for close faculty-student interaction, interdisciplinary collaboration, curriculum innovation, and meaningful engagement with the regional business community. Required Position Criteria An earned Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field from an accredited institution. ABD candidates who expect to complete their doctoral degree before the appointment date will also be considered.

Preference will be given to candidates with doctoral degrees from AACSB-accredited business schools. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and student mentorship. Demonstrated potential to maintain an active scholarly research agenda and publish in peer-reviewed academic journals in finance or related disciplines. Evidence of effective oral and written communication skills.

Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment and working with a diverse student population. Screening of applications will begin on December 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted online at https://www.evansville.edu/offices/hr/employment-application-form-faculty.cfm. Applications must include a cover letter addressing the position qualifications, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, contact information for at least three professional references, and copies of unofficial graduate transcripts.

Applicants must combine all required application materials into a single PDF file and upload it under the ‘Upload Additional Materials’ section of the online application. The University of Evansville is a private university located in Evansville, Indiana, committed to academic excellence, experiential learning, and preparing students for meaningful careers and lives of service. The Schroeder Family School of Business Administration offers a collaborative academic environment that emphasizes innovative teaching, student mentorship, professional preparation, and engagement with the business community. The university expects all members of its community to treat each other with respect and civility.

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