"Assistant Professor"

Description of Work:

The College of Business Department of Finance at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in finance starting fall 2026. The position will include an initial teaching load of three courses per academic year at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, plus research and service expectations. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and will be competitive with Big Ten Universities. The position is tenure leading, but it does not offer tenure upon hire.

About the Department

The Department has 14 finance faculty members serving undergraduate, MBA and PhD programs. The department and college have excellent data resources and access to WRDS. Current faculty members have recent publications in many of the leading journals including the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, and the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, among others. The Department of Finance is a CFA Institute Affiliated University. Additional information about the department can be found at https://business.unl.edu/academic-programs/departments/finance/.

About the College

The College of Business drives discovery, creates opportunity and empowers its record-breaking 4,534 students to lead the future of business. Programs include 13 undergraduate majors, numerous graduate programs – including our highly-ranked online MBA, three master of science degrees, and two Ph.D. programs. Established in 1913, it is the only doctorate granting business college in Nebraska. Howard L. Hawks Hall, located at 14th and Vine Streets, has been home of the college since 2017. Hawks Hall features interactive learning in state-of-the-art classrooms, cutting-edge technology and one-stop student support services, including free one-on-one tutoring and coaching. For more information, visit https://business.unl.edu/.

About Lincoln, Nebraska

Home to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, the city of Lincoln consistently ranks one of the happiest cities in America and highest for livability thanks to a low cost of living, great schools and friendly, community-minded residents. Set amidst a big sky and open landscape, the state's capital city is simple to navigate with a nationally noted low crime rate, a wide range of housing choices and a reliable public transit system. As one of the fastest growing metro areas in the Midwest, Lincoln boasts a growing technology sector, more parkland per capita than all but a few U.S. cities, an extensive bike trail network and numerous options for recreational and personal interest activities. It's easy to feel at home here.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in finance, a Ph.D. in Business with an emphasis in finance, or a Ph.D. in a related discipline. Applicants near completion of Ph.D. will be considered.
• Evidence of, or potential for, developing and maintaining a significant research program consistent with Big Ten university standards.

Job Type: 9 Month