Assistant Professor in Finance

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN FINANCE

JOB NO: 225127-FA
WORK TYPE: FACULTY-FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: WSB/FINANCE
LOCATION: MADISON
CATEGORIES: ACADEMIC ADVISING, STUDENT SERVICES/SUPPORT, ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, PURCHASING, INSTRUCTIONAL, RESEARCH, SCIENTIFIC

POSITION SUMMARY:   

The Finance Department in the Wisconsin School of Business seeks an Assistant Professor in the field of Finance, Investment, and Banking.

The Finance Department of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business prides itself on an undergraduate program that consistently ranks near the top of all schools in the United States, a master's program that focuses student learning in niche areas, and a Ph.D. program that trains world-class researchers. Our curriculum offers an enviable range of courses and topics from basic concepts that all beginning students should know, to specific topics of current interest found in applied programs. We are also proud to be part of a great university with excellent resources available to both faculty and students. The Wisconsin School of Business currently enrolls approximately 2000 undergraduates (sophomore/junior/senior level), 400 masters, and 80 PhD students.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:         

Job Duties:

- Create and maintain a strong program of research

- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Wisconsin School of Business

- Provide classroom and individual instruction for undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking students

- Contribute to the intellectual and academic life of the department. University and community service will be expected as appropriate.

INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY:        

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

DEGREE AND AREA OF SPECIALIZATION:

Ph.D. Finance or related field by start date is required

MINIMUM YEARS AND TYPE OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:  

Candidate with new or anticipated Ph.D. degrees will have research under way that is likely to result in one or more publications in top tier journals, and will have presentation skills that suggest future excellence in teaching. Well qualified seasoned applicants will have demonstrated high quality research with publications in top tier journals, and will have demonstrated excellence in teaching.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:     

The Department and the Wisconsin School of Business are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to these goals are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in these areas.

DEPARTMENT(S):            

A123600-WISCONSIN SCH OF BUSINESS/FINANCE

WORK TYPE:      

Full Time: 100%

APPOINTMENT TYPE, DURATION:            

Ongoing/Renewable

ANTICIPATED BEGIN DATE:         

AUGUST 23, 2021

SALARY:              

Negotiable

ACADEMIC (9 months)

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

FULL CONSIDERATION IS NOW EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 30, 2020. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by no later than 11:55 p.m. CDT, November 30, 2020, or until the position is filled. Please complete the online application. You will be asked to include:

(a) statement of interest

(b) full curriculum vitae

(c) one PDF file to include a brief statement of current and future research interests, at least one working paper, and evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., teaching evaluations, letters).

You will be asked to provide the names and contact information for three references. References will be contacted and asked to provide a letter of recommendation.

NOTE:

- Unless confidentiality is requested in your online application, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality

- Electronic submissions are required

CONTACT:          

Azza Keuntjes

azza.keuntjes@wisc.edu

608-262-1554

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

OFFICIAL TITLE:

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)

EMPLOYMENT CLASS:   

Faculty

JOB NUMBER:  

225127-FA

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Fall 2020. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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APPLICATIONS OPEN:

JUL 15 2020 Central Daylight Time

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED