Assistant Professor of Finance – R0057509

The Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance at University of Arkansas at Little Rock invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Finance (R0057509) to begin August 16, 2025. Area of expertise is open. The prospective applicant will teach Finance courses from their areas of expertise in our day and online programs. This is a nine-month tenure-track position. Active research as well as service are expected.

The Department faculty share a collegial atmosphere and are dedicated to student success. Accredited by AACSB, the School of Business offers a BBA in Finance. Please visit http://www.ualr.edu/Finance for more information about the Finance program and http://ualr.edu/business/ for the School of Business.

UALR is a metropolitan university located in Little Rock, the capital and the governmental and financial center of the State. The city enjoys a moderate climate, a moderate size population, a diverse terrain, and a myriad of cultural and sports activities.

Application materials must be submitted through the online application system. Additional information about this position and application requirements are available under the Jobs link on the Human Resources’ website at http://ualr.edu/humanresources/.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or DBA in Finance from an AACSB accredited institution, and the credentials to warrant appointment at the tenure-track rank of assistant professor.

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants with prior teaching experience at an AACSB institution, particularly in online environments, will be preferred. A professional designation (e.g. CFA, CFP, etc.) will be viewed favorably.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal and financial history background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.