Visiting Faculty Position in Finance

Type of Position OTHER Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled Advertising Started on: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

College:

Tippie College of Business Department:

Finance Salary:

Commensurate Full/Part Time Status:

Negotiable Position Description:

The Position The Department of Finance within the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa invites applications for one or more non-tenure track Visiting Faculty Position(s) in Finance at the level of Visiting Assistant, Associate or Full Professor starting August 19, 2026. Rank will be based on experience and record of achievement. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Position(s) may range from 50% time (teaching 2 classes/year) to 100% time (teaching 4 classes/year) and include a 1-year contract with benefits, with the possibility of renewal. For more information about the Visiting Faculty policy, refer to the Policy Manual, III 10.12 . The Department The Finance Department is a leading center for research and education in finance. Our faculty includes 28 full-time members, with 18 tenure and tenure-track faculty, conducting a wide variety of research in asset pricing, corporate finance, banking, household finance, insurance and risk management, and real estate. We serve over 1,000 students across our undergraduate and graduate degree programs, providing a rigorous curriculum that prepares them for successful careers. The department also has an active PhD program in finance with a strong and consistent placement record. The College Since 1847, the Tippie College of Business has cultivated a legacy of innovation, thought leadership, and excellence in business education. We have nearly 6,000 students within undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs spanning seven academic departments-accounting, business analytics, economics, finance, risk management and insurance, marketing, and management and entrepreneurship. We are eight centers and institutes, and four student-managed endowment funds. We're over 59,000 alumni-and growing. Tippie is regularly listed in top business school rankings. We also hold the gold standard of accreditations, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB ), and have maintained the accreditation for over 95 years (since 1923). But who we are is not just in the curriculum we curate-it's also in the community we create. Our leadership embraces our responsibility to pursue academic excellence within a welcoming environment where every student can thrive. More than 150 years after our founding, we continue to be a place where students can grow and flourish in their professional or academic careers. A Supportive Environment The University offers several benefits to support faculty in achieving a healthy work/life balance including domestic partner benefits, family caregiving leave, and flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care. For more information about local work/life resources, including dual-career support, please see: https://worklife.uiowa.edu/ . There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency and respect for difference that represents the Tippie College of Business' commitment to access and opportunity. The University of Iowa's status as a premier research university depends on the robust exchange of ideas. As we enhance the breadth and depth of our perspectives, we are better able to fulfill our mission to explore, discover, create, and engage. Thus, we are committed to supporting every Hawkeye's pursuit of excellence. Our ability to foster a welcoming and respectful environment for all who join the UI family will determine our collective success. Discover More About the Finance Department and its PhD Program . See what the department looks like today and learn about the faculty and current PhD students. About Tippie See what makes the Tipple College of Business stand out from the rest. About the University of Iowa Learn more about one of the nation's premier public research institutions. About Iowa City Food, nightlife, music, culture, art, recreation, and that Midwestern welcoming you've heard about.

Application Instructions Applicants should submit:

Cover letter Curriculum vita Statement of teaching interests Statement of Research Samples of recent publications and manuscripts, preferably as PDF files. Three professional letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position(s) are filled. Inquiries Direct general questions about the position to Professor Wei Li (

Email:

wei-li@uiowa.edu ), Search Committee Chair, and questions about the application procedure to Katie Voss ( katherine-voss@uiowa.edu ), Senior HR director. Additional Information Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will NOT cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage you to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation. Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu .

Education Requirement:

An earned doctorate or strong evidence that the doctoral degree will be completed before August 19, 2026.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated potential for publishing research in top-tier journals. Demonstrated ability to teach finance at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Desirable Qualifications:

A demonstrated record of publishing research in top-tier journals. Evidence of successfully teaching finance at the undergraduate or graduate level. Curriculum Vitae Name and Contact Information of References Letter of Interest Statement of Teaching Interests Statement of Research Samples of Recent Publications, preferably

PDF Number of References:

3 To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.

Contact:

Wei Li - wei-li@uiowa.edu Cbus-Finance Pappajohn Business Building 21 East Market Street

S276 PBB

Iowa City, IA 52242-1994

Phone:

319-335-0911

Department URL:

https://tippie.uiowa.edu/about/finance-department