Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Finance and Business Law

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) – Finance and Business Law – University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

• Institution: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-Whitewater)

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Finance and Business Law, College of Business and Economics

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: Not specified

• Appointment Type: Regular, Full-Time, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Minimum starting annual salary of USD 140,000 for well-qualified candidates

• Location: Whitewater, Wisconsin, USA

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

• Application Deadline: September 20, 2026 for full consideration

Overview of Role

The Department of Finance and Business Law at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor beginning in August 2027. The position combines undergraduate and graduate teaching, active research and scholarship, student mentoring, curriculum development, and professional and university service.

The successful candidate may teach across areas including Corporate Finance, Investments, Financial Planning, Real Estate, Insurance, Banking, and Fintech within the BBA in Finance, MS in Finance, MBA, and/or DBA programmes.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Deliver 24 credits of Finance instruction per academic year, subject to applicable scholarly release provisions.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas such as Corporate Finance, Investments, Financial Planning, Real Estate, Insurance, Banking, and Fintech.

• Maintain at least eight office hours per week during the academic year for student support, advising, and mentoring.

• Contribute to curriculum development and accessible instructional design.

• Maintain an active scholarly agenda in Finance through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and related scholarly activities.

• Engage undergraduate and graduate students in research initiatives where appropriate.

• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and meetings.

• Contribute to professional, public, programme assessment, and outreach activities.

• Participate in at least one graduation ceremony each academic year.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) in Finance or a related discipline by the time of appointment.

• ABD Candidates: May apply, but the degree should be completed by the August 2027 contract start date. Candidates who have not completed the degree may be appointed on a one-year contract with the expectation of completion before January 2028.

• Teaching Experience: Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching is preferred.

• Research Profile: Record of scholarly achievement and ability to maintain an active research programme.

• Preferred Specializations: Corporate Finance, Investments, Financial Planning, Real Estate, Insurance, Banking, Fintech, or related Finance fields.

• Technology Skills: Experience with Learning Management Systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Brightspace is preferred.

• Emerging Technologies: Ability or willingness to integrate AI applications and financial technology concepts into teaching and student mentorship is preferred.

• Certifications / Licensure: Not specified.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Minimum Starting Salary: USD 140,000 per year for well-qualified candidates.

• Eligible employees receive the University of Wisconsin System's comprehensive benefits package.

• Benefits may include health and related insurance coverage, retirement programmes, and other employee benefits in accordance with UW System policies.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

4. Names and contact information for three professional references

5. Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts

6. Official transcripts will be required if offered the position.

Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: Not provided in the supplied job description

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Dr. Bakthear Talukdar, Search Committee Chair, Professor of Finance – talukdam@uww.edu

• 📞 Contact Number: (262) 472-7036

• 📧 Recruitment / Technical Assistance: hr@uww.edu | (262) 472-1024

• 📅 Full Consideration Deadline: September 20, 2026

• Applications received after September 20, 2026 may still be considered at the discretion of the search committee.

• Only complete application packages will be considered.

• Candidates may upload up to five documents; additional materials may be combined into a ZIP file subject to the stated file-size requirements.

🌐 Official Website: https://www.uww.edu/