"Assistant/Associate Professor, Finance, Carl H. Lindner College of Business"

Job Overview

The Department of Finance at the Carl H. Lindner College of Business of the University of Cincinnati is seeking candidates to fill a tenure track position. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending upon qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Desired start date is August 2026. Compensation and employment benefits are competitive.

Essential Functions

• Teaching finance courses on topics such as, but not limited to, private equity/private credit, investment banking, venture capital, financial institutions, corporate finance or applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence to finance.
• Research in areas such as, but not limited to, venture capital, investment banking, private capital markets, financial institutions, corporate governance, or machine learning applied to finance and related duties such as publishing, integrating research into classroom teaching, mentoring doctoral students, securing funding, etc.
• Service duties such as, but not limited to, leading curriculum development and initiatives of collaboration between industry and academia, peer review for journals, serving on committees, and advising students.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to effective date of appointment, the candidate must have:

• PhD degree in Finance or a related field.

Application Process

Create an applicant profile in Success Factors. Apply to Job ID: 100157

Attach the following documents to your application. Direct questions to financerecruiting@uc.edu.

• Cover Letter
• CV/Resume
• A statement describing your research agenda, teaching experience (if applicable) and education philosophy with student evaluations, if available.
• Sample publications and/or working papers, if applicable.
• In addition, have 3 letters of reference sent to financerecruiting@uc.edu

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html