Assistant Professor of Finance

The Department of Finance and Quantitative Methods at the University of Kentucky seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall, 2023. Research agenda is open, and teaching load consists of three courses per year. Eligible candidates must hold a Ph.D. in finance or a related field. ABDs who expect to complete their degrees by August 2023 will also be considered.

Applications should be completed here: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/417743

Applications should include, a cover latter, a CV, a job-market paper (upload under Specific Request 1), a second working paper (upload under Specific Request 2),  and  the names and contact information for at least three references (who will be automatically contacted for letters of recommendation).We plan to hold virtual interviews starting in December 2022, so it is recommended that applicants submit their materials by November 15, 2022.  

The finance department at UK has a highly productive core of research-oriented faculty that have published extensively in top finance journals. The department has a vibrant PhD program, excellent research support, and hosts an annual, boutique conference.  We encourage you to learn more about the department by visiting the department website: https://gatton.uky.edu/faculty-research/departments/finance-quantitative-methods

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