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Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Finance

Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

Description of College/Department:

The College of Business Administration (CBA) is one of four colleges at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. The CBA consists of six academic departments and one non-academic department (the Small Business Development Center).

Six of the college’s seven academic programs are housed in an academic department (Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Management and Marketing) and one (the International Business program) is managed by the CBA International Business Advisory Committee. There are ten majors and seven minors in the undergraduate CBA curriculum. The college also participates in the University of Wisconsin online consortium Master of Business Administration (MBA).

The CBA has an outstanding reputation for the high quality of its faculty, programs, staff and most importantly its students. The CBA is fully accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) – the premier national and international accreditation authority. The college maintains active collaborations within the region and community and with numerous educational institutions in Europe, Asia and elsewhere.

The CBA maintains an active Assurance of Learning Program to ensure both the undergraduate and graduate programs are assessed and evaluated on a regular basis to foster successful student learning. The planning and assessment efforts are guided by a task force of knowledgeable and enthusiastic faculty and instructional academic staff. Assurance of Learning supports the AACSB accreditation principles of accountability and continuous improvement.

The finance department has one major with two concentrations within the major: Risk, Insurance, and Financial Planning; Personal Financial Planning, which is a CFP Board Registered Program. The department offers courses that are a part of the International Business, Healthcare Analytics Management, and Business Analytics programs. We are seeking to fill two (2) positions in our finance department.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of department chair, a person in this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and advising students. In addition to preparing for and holding classes face-to-face, teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. The individual is expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to the discipline. In addition, this individual will provide service to the department, college, and university; and service to the community and/or the profession is encouraged. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean. Classes taught may include our Financial Planning courses (Estate, Insurance, Retirement, and Cases in Financial Planning), corporate finance, investments, markets and institutions, and capstone courses.

The review of applications starts on October 10, 2025. Applications received on or before October 10th are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

Finance

Compensation:

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in finance or related field. The degree must be earned by the end of the first year of employment.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or DBA in Finance
• Relevant work experience
• Teaching experience and evidence of scholarly activity

How to Apply:

• Required application documents:
• CV
• Cover Letter
• Reference Contact Information
• Teaching Philosophy Statement
• Research Paper

Contact Information:

Nilakshi Borah nborah@uwlax.edu

Special Notes:

Application deadlines 
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources. 

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials 
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. 
 
CBC & Reference Check Policy 
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. 

EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations 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.