JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023

University of Kansas

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School of Business
Finance
Associate/Full Professor - Finance

JOE ID Number: 2022-02_111470061
Date Posted: 09/23/2022
Date Inactive: 01/31/2023
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Associate/Full Professor - Finance
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Lawrence, Kansas, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: G2 -- Financial Institutions and Services
Keywords:
Finance
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The School of Business at the University of Kansas is searching for an Associate or Full Professor in Finance for the 2023-2024 academic year. Strong candidates will demonstrate expertise in two or more of the following areas: corporate finance, financial institutions, international finance, investments, or risk management. This is a full-time, tenure-track position beginning August 18, 2023.

The University of Kansas, School of Business has been educating students and creating business leaders since 1924. In May 2016, the school moved into the $70.5 million, 166,500-square-foot Capitol Federal Hall. The main campus is located in Lawrence, Kansas, 45 minutes west of Kansas City. For information about the University of Kansas, School of Business and living in Lawrence, see http://business.ku.edu/ and https://www.ku.edu/about-lawrence.

At the University of Kansas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are an important part of our culture and university strategic plan. Applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged, noting the value that differences bring to our organization, students, staff, faculty, and community. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.

Job Description
40% Teach a combination of required and elective finance courses at the undergraduate, masters, and/or Ph.D. level.

40% Conduct and publish research in a quantity and quality commensurate with the University of Kansas's status as a Carnegie I research university.

20% Perform service for the School, University, and academic profession and interact effectively with students, faculty, and the business community.

Required Qualifications
For appointment at the rank of Associate Professor:

A Ph.D. or D.B.A. in finance or closely related field.
Demonstrated excellent scholarship as shown through publications that have enabled the candidate to be successfully promoted to Associate Professor at a research-oriented university of a similar or higher research profile as the University of Kansas.
Record of productive teaching excellence in finance.

For appointment at the rank of Full Professor:

A Ph.D. or D.B.A. in finance or closely related field.
Sustained record of excellent scholarship as shown through publications that have enabled the candidate to be successfully promoted to Full Professor at research-oriented university of a similar or higher research profile as the University of Kansas.
Established record of teaching excellence in finance, as well as experience directing doctoral students.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 01/31/2023
Reference Instructions:
Letters of reference should be sent to finance@ku.edu after completion of the online application.
Application Instructions:
To be considered, candidates must submit an online application. A complete application will include a: (1) letter of application describing experience and accomplishments, (2) record of productivity in teaching, research and service as noted in CV, (3) research statement and supplemental materials, (e.g., publications), (4) teaching statement and supplemental materials (e.g., teaching portfolio, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations), and (5) three letters of professional reference. Letters of reference should be sent to finance@ku.edu after completion of the online application.

In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant’s contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU’s mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application:

Describe your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion.