Job Information UW-Eau Claire - Eau Claire Full-time, Faculty/Instructional

Official Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor

Job ID:

10013490

Posted On:

July 31, 2026

Apply By:

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

POSITION A

probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in Finance is available in the Department of Accounting and Finance in the College of Business. The department seeks a dynamic candidate with expertise in all areas of finance who is committed to teaching excellence and to maintaining an active program involving undergraduates. This appointment carries an initial two-year appointment beginning with the 2027/2028 academic year, beginning August 16, 2027.

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). Applicants 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, and evidence of successful university teaching, are considered assets.

DUTIES:

Applicants will be expected to 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, and 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.

DEPARTMENT

The Department of Accounting and Finance is a vibrant and cohesive group pf teachers and scholars, dedicated to excellence in teaching and remaining current I 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. UNIVERSITY and

EAU CLAIRE 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. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our 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.