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Assistant Professor of Finance, Lee Business School [R0152916]

University of Nevada-Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NV · 2 wk ago
EducationFull-time

Requisition ID: R0152916

About the role

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor of Finance in the Lee Business School. This position requires conducting significant research leading to high-quality refereed publications and performing service activities for the department, school, university, and profession. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate-level finance courses, with potential involvement in executive education and professional certificate programs.

About the college

As one of the largest schools at UNLV, the Lee Business School serves approximately 3,500 undergraduate students, 500 graduate students, and over 140 faculty and staff. The school offers 10 undergraduate majors, 12 minors, and seven graduate degree programs, including a Masters in Quantitative Finance. The MBA program has ranked in the top 100 part-time MBA programs for the past five years according to U.S. News and World Report. A Ph.D. program is scheduled to launch in Fall 2027.

The Lee Business School holds international dual accreditation in business and accounting by AACSB International and is home to four centers connecting faculty and students with business and industry: Troesh Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), Lied Center for Real Estate, and Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management.

For more information, visit https://www.unlv.edu/business.

About the department

The Department of Finance is a vibrant and rapidly growing department, recently receiving a significant endowment to establish the Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management. The department offers a comprehensive curriculum, including Gen-Ed level financial literacy courses, two undergraduate majors in Finance and Insurance & Risk Management, a concentration in Banking, and the Master of Science in Quantitative Finance. A Ph.D. program is expected to launch soon.

Since 2022, enrollment in finance courses has nearly tripled. The department oversees two student-managed investment funds, providing experiential learning opportunities. Faculty are highly productive scholars, with publications in top journals such as JF, JFE, RFS, AER, JPE, MS, TAR, JFQA, FM, JCF, and JBF. Research resources include WRDS, CRSP, Compustat, ISS (RiskMetrics), ExecuComp, BoardEx, and FactSet, complemented by an active research seminar series.

For more information, visit https://www.unlv.edu/finance.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Finance (or a closely related field) from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
  • Demonstrated strong potential for excellence in research and teaching, evidenced by a pipeline of high-quality working papers, publications in reputable journals, and effective teaching evaluations.
  • Promise of developing a sustained record of impactful scholarship and teaching effectiveness at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, and contributing to a respectful, positive work environment aligned with UNLV’s Campus Values.

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package including paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Excellent health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
  • No state income tax.
  • Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
  • Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
  • UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
  • Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
  • RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
  • Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.
  • Opportunities for career advancement to leadership roles.
  • Personal and professional development opportunities.
  • Comprehensive onboarding program (Rebels: Onboard).
  • Support and resources for veteran applicants.

Perks & Programs

  • Connect with colleagues with shared interests.
  • Support and resources for veteran applicants (contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit the Veterans Webpage).

About the university

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution with approximately 34,000 students and over 4,451 faculty and staff. UNLV is classified as an R1 research university with very high research activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, driving economic activity through research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada, including the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.

UNLV is ranked as the nation’s most diverse university for undergraduates by U.S. News & World Report and has held a top-ten ranking for over a decade. The university is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

For more information, visit http://www.unlv.edu.

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