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Position Title:Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Finance
and Business Law
Job Category:Faculty
Employment Type:Regular
Job Profile:Assistant Professor
Job Duties:
Attention:
The Department of Finance and Business Law in the College of
Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
seeks a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Finance and Business
Law beginning in August of 2027
.
Job Details:
The Department of Finance and Business Law at UW-Whitewater seeks a
dedicated educator, scholar, and colleague to join our faculty.
This position carries a 24-credit annual teaching load
* with
an emphasis on high-impact instructional practices, student
success, research, and professional service. The successful
candidate will be able to teach Corporate Finance, Investments,
Financial Planning, Real Estate, Insurance, Banking, and/or Fintech
as part of the BBA in Finance, MS in Finance, MBA, and/or DBA. The
approved standards for promotion and tenure at the time of initial
contract are the standards that will be used for promotion and
tenure. If there are revisions to department or college standards,
a faculty member can request (in writing to the department chair)
to have the revised standards applied.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Teaching & Instructional Expectations
●
Course Load: Deliver 24 credits of instruction per
academic year in Finance.
*Faculty who maintain Scholarly
Academic (SA) status under AACSB standards receive up to three
credits per semester of release time to support scholarly
productivity and AACSB accreditation expectations. (
UW-Whitewater Teaching Responsibilities and Workload Policy
)
●
Office Hours for Students: Maintain at least eight office
hours for students each week during the academic year. These office
hours for students should be consistent to provide accessible
student support and academic advising/mentoring. For faculty who
teach a portion or all courses online, the modality of the office
hours for students should be proportionate to the modality of the
courses taught unless the department or college has additional
requirements.
●
Advising/mentoring: Use Navigate for all
advising/mentoring notes.
●
Communication: Maintain professional and
timely
responsiveness to student, colleague, and administrator
inquiries via Navigate, Canvas, email, and telephone, generally
within 24–48 business hours while on contract. When off contract,
use the “out of office” feature in Outlook to let individuals know
who to contact in your absence.
●
Administrative Compliance: Ensure the punctual
submission of course syllabi at the start of each term,
ensuring they meet all University and system-wide requirements (
UWW Syllabi Reqs ).
● Contribute to curriculum development.
●
Accessibility: Select and develop instructional materials
that are
Title II (ADA) compliant. All digital course
content, textbooks, and media must be accessible to students with
disabilities to ensure an equitable learning
environment.
Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity
● Maintain an active scholarly agenda that contributes to the field
of Finance.
● Disseminate research through peer-reviewed publications,
conference presentations, or professional exhibitions per
department and college standards.
● Seek opportunities to involve undergraduate or graduate students
in research initiatives.
Service & Engagement
● Participate in departmental, college, and university-level
meetings and committee work.
● Participate in professional and public service.
● Contribute to program assessment and development.
● Engage in professional outreach and service that aligns with the
University
Mission Statement and the
Wisconsin Idea .
● Participate in at least one graduation ceremony each academic
year.
Workplace Expectations:
● Please see the link below regarding the workplace expectations at
UW-Whitewater. We believe that by adhering to these expectations,
we develop a university community in which all students, staff and
faculty feel valued and supported.
○
UWW Workplace Expectations
Department: Finance and Business Law
The College of Business and Economics at the University of
Wisconsin-Whitewater is the largest AACSB-accredited business
school in the state of Wisconsin. The College enrolls approximately
4,000 business undergraduate students and offers 15 majors and 26
emphases. Nearly 1,000 graduate students are enrolled in a breadth
of online and on-campus programs, including the Masters of Business
Administration (with 12 unique emphases, including Finance), Master
of Science in Cybersecurity, Master of Science in Data Analytics,
Master of Science in Environmental Health and Safety, Master of
Science in Finance, Master of Science in Education in School
Business Management, Master of Science in Marketing, and the
Doctorate of Business Administration.
Compensation:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting annual
salary of $140,000.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn
more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review
the
UW System Employee Benefits Brochure .
Required Qualifications:
- Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Finance or a related
discipline by the time of appointment. ABD candidates may apply,
but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in
August 2027; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with
the understanding that their degree will be completed before
January 2028 in advance of their first scheduled review.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching,
experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas,
Blackboard, or Brightspace, and a record of scholarly
achievement.
- Ability or willingness to integrate AI applications and
financial technology concepts into course delivery and student
mentorship.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse
socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in
following applicable safety rules and regulations including
necessary training and drills
How to Apply:
Applications received by
September 20, 2026 are ensured full
consideration. Applications received after that date may be given
consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most
qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next
step of the selection process.
Only complete application packages will be considered. This
includes online submission of the following documents. Candidates
can upload up to 5 documents as part of their job application. If
more documents need to be submitted, candidates can zip the files
and upload them as a single file, keeping in mind that each file
must not exceed 5MB in size.
- Cover letter/letter of interest
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Curriculum Vita
- Names and contact information for three professional references
(letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)
- Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts
will be required if offered the position)
Contact Information:
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Dr. Bakthear Talukdar
Search Committee Chair, Professor of Finance
Department of Finance & Business Law
talukdam@uww.edu
(262) 472- 7036
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are
unable to complete the application online due to a disability or
system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or
hr@uww.edu .
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in
southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class,
affordable higher education programs to more students than
neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin
System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted
to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main and
Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and
academic programs — online and in person — from associate to
doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability,
inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately
one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many
areas, especially business and education. The campus and community
embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts
and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship
athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent
of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students
with Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee,
Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and
commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both
Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous
visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college
community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area
residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus
is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock
River and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus
Universities of Wisconsin (
https://www.wisconsin.edu ).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate
in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In
response to a public records request, the University will not
reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in
writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate
will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System
Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin
Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater
requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of
employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire,
whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently
under investigation for, or left employment during an active
investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or
sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks,
these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also
be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees
be active participants in following applicable safety rules and
regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime
statistics/annual Security Report, see
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a
paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at
262-472-4660.
UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability,
status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by
applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are
committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of
backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified
individuals to apply.