Assistant Professor (Finance)

Job Description

OPEN RANK

TENURE-TRACK

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF FINANCE

The Department of Finance in the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri (MU) invites applications for a tenure-track position starting in Fall 2025. Successful candidates will possess strong potential for high-quality research and publications in top-tier finance journals. Potential for high quality, impactful teaching at the undergraduate (BSBA), graduate (MBA/MSF), and doctoral levels is also required. The teaching load is commensurate with research expectations.

About the Department of Finance at MU:

The Department of Finance is home to a collegial, highly productive, and dedicated faculty with expertise and talents in a range of finance areas. In addition to providing exceptional instruction, our faculty publish regularly in top tier finance journals, such as JF, JFE, RFS, and JFQA.

The department offers required and elective courses for the BS in Business Administration degree program and MBA program, has an active Ph.D. program, and recently started an online MS in Finance program. The department provides an environment that is highly supportive of research. Resources include WRDS, CRSP, SDC, Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, Compustat, BoardEx, Pitchbook, and other databases, a resident database programming assistant, research assistants (doctoral students), and summer research support.

About the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business:

The Trulaske College of Business, founded in 1914, enrolls almost 4,500 students. The college has four academic units – Finance, Management, Marketing and Accountancy. The college offers an undergraduate degree in business administration, a full-time MBA degree, an MS in Business, a 150-hour program that confers both undergraduate and master’s degrees in Accountancy , online graduate degree in Finance (MSF), and Ph.D. degrees in both Business Administration (specializations in Finance, Management and Marketing) and Accountancy. The college takes great pride in its graduates. More than 32,000 alumni are contributing their expertise to the public and private sectors in every state in the U.S. and in a host of foreign countries.

Application Instructions:

The university anticipates this appointment starting in fall of 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The required application materials include a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, current research paper(s), and three letters of reference. (If needed, please send letters of reference to mubusfinance@missouri.edu)

Application Procedure : To apply, access the University of Missouri Human Resources website page for academic job openings at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/ and refer to Job ID 00042111 .

Qualifications

OPEN RANK

Minimum Qualifications :

Candidates must have a terminal degree in Finance or a related discipline by the start date.

Candidates will be evaluated on:

Candidate’s academic research/teaching interests can include but are not limited to corporate finance, investments, financial markets, and fintech (including AI/machine learning). Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate or MBA level and willingness to teach online classes are desirable. Evidence of scholarship beyond the dissertation will be viewed favorably by the search committee. Experienced candidates should have an established record of publication in the top finance journals, a continuing program of research with potential for top-tier publication, and a willingness to teach in the MBA and/or Ph.D. programs.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

52914