Assistant Professor of Finance

About the role

The School of Business Administration at Oakland University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Finance, beginning August 15, 2026. Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the time of appointment. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to produce high-quality scholarly research and a commitment to excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Engage in high-quality scholarly research.
• Contribute to the enhancement of instructional technology and global management efforts within the school.

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution by August 15, 2026.
• Advanced ABD candidates will be considered, provided all requirements for the Ph.D. are completed by August 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• Expertise across all areas of finance.
• Preference given to those with demonstrated teaching expertise in financial analytics.

Skills

• Ability to produce high-quality scholarly research.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Affordable fringe benefits.

Pay

Open date: June 10, 2025. Open until filled: Yes.

Schedule

Standard teaching load allows for meaningful research engagement.

Application Instructions

Qualified applicants should submit their applications electronically at https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/34262. A complete application must include: (1) a letter of interest explaining how the candidate’s qualifications align with the requirements of the position; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) three letters of recommendation; (4) unofficial transcripts; (5) evidence of teaching effectiveness; and (6) a job market paper, along with any additional working papers or writing samples. Only complete application packages will be reviewed.

More About Oakland University

The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community.