Assistant Professor of Finance (Tenure Track Faculty Position)

The Belk College of Business at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking to fill a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level. Qualifications include Ph.D. in Finance or a related field. Candidates should have outstanding research potential and a commitment to excellence in teaching. The candidate will support the teaching and program activities at the graduate and the undergraduate levels.

Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of her/his academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.

Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.

Service to University, the Public, and the Profession – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in finance or a closely related field from an accredited university;
• Strong research potential;
• Research and teaching interests in all areas of finance; preference will be given to banking or FinTech;
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, excellent teaching skills at the undergraduate and/or graduate level;
• Communication and relationship-building skills in working with a diverse group of students, faculty, alumni, and the local business community; and
• Ability and willingness to represent the Belk College to the Charlotte regional business community.

Teaching load and salary will be competitive with such positions at research universities.  

Start date is August 2023.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women, members of minority groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants are subject to a criminal background check. Interviews will be held at the Allied Social Sciences Association Meetings in New Orleans in January 2023.

To Apply: Apply electronically at http://jobs.charlotte.edu. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please attach a letter of application, CV, and job market paper with your electronic application. Finalists will be asked to forward official transcripts, letters of reference, and other supporting documents as requested by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.