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Accounting and Finance: Assistant/Associate Professor in Finance

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire · Eau Claire, WI · 1 mo ago
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Position Details

Probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in Finance in the Department of Accounting and Finance, College of Business. Initial two-year appointment beginning with the 2027/2028 academic year, starting August 16, 2027.

About the Department

The Department of Accounting and Finance is a vibrant and cohesive group of teachers and scholars, dedicated to excellence in teaching and remaining current in their fields through scholarly activity. The department offers comprehensive undergraduate majors in both accounting and finance. The present faculty consists of 10 tenure track/tenured faculty and 5 full time academic instructors serving about 300 accounting majors/minors and 500 finance majors/minors. The Department also provides instruction for the MBA and entrepreneurship programs of the College. The department is housed in UW-Eau Claire's AACSB accredited College of Business.

Responsibilities

  • Teach courses as assigned in the Department of Accounting and Finance
  • Participate in research and scholarly activities consistent with AACSB expectations
  • Provide advising to students as assigned
  • Engage in service to the university and community
  • Participate in department, college, and university committee work
  • Teaching responsibilities may involve classroom, online, and/or hybrid delivery in both the undergraduate and at the MBA level

Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Finance or related field with substantive research in Finance from a regionally accredited higher education institution must be completed by December 1, 2027
  • Desired area of specialty is general finance (with interests in principles of finance, wealth management, banking, and financial modeling)
  • Professional certification, evidence of scholarly activity, ability to bring diverse perspectives, and relevant work experience are all considered assets
  • Applicants should demonstrate capacity for high quality teaching (as evidenced by teaching evaluations if available)
  • Must be able to legally work in the U.S. as of the first day of the contract

Preferred Qualifications

  • Finance experience
  • Relevant professional experience
  • Evidence of successful university teaching

About UW-Eau Claire and the Community

UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. The university strives for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to core values of sustainability, leadership, and innovation. The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 176,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

Application Information

Applications are submitted electronically. Follow instructions found on the UW-Eau Claire website: http://www.uwec.edu/job-postings. Click the link to the Accounting and Finance: Assistant/Associate Professor in Finance position (Job ID #10013490) and then click the "Apply Now" button. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed.

Required documents in PDF format:

  • Letter of application (Please indicate whether you are able to attend an interview at FMA in October, 2026)
  • Curriculum vita
  • Unofficial graduate school transcript
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Summary of student evaluations (if available)
  • Names and contact information for three references (include this information with your letter of application; Workday will only allow five uploads)

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by October 17, 2026. However, screening may continue until position is filled.

Direct requests for additional information to: sottilpd@uwec.edu

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