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POSITION A probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in Finance is available in the Department of Accounting and Finance in the College of Business. The department seeks a dynamic candidate with expertise in all areas of finance who is committed to teaching excellence and to maintaining an active program involving undergraduates.This appointment carries an initial two-year appointment beginning with the 2027/2028 academic year, beginning August16, 2027.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate in Finance or related field with substantive research in Finance from a regionally accredited higher education institution must be completed by December 1, 2027. Desired area of specialty is general finance (with interests in principles of finance, wealth management, banking, and financial modeling). Professional certification, evidence of scholarly activity, ability to bring diverse perspectives, and relevant work experience are all considered assets. Applicants should demonstrate capacity for high quality teaching (as evidenced by teaching evaluations if available). Applicants must be able to legally work in the U.S. as of the first day of the contract.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Finance experience, relevant professional experience, and evidence of successful university teaching, are considered assets.

DUTIES: Applicants will be expected to teach courses as assigned in the Department of Accounting and Finance, participate in research and scholarly activities consistent with AACSB expectations, provide advising to students as assigned, engage in service to the university and community, and participate in department, college, and university committee work. Teaching responsibilities may involve classroom, online, and/or hybrid delivery in both the undergraduate and at the MBA level.

DEPARTMENT: The Department of Accounting and Finance is a vibrant and cohesive group pf teachers and scholars, dedicated to excellence in teaching and remaining current I their fields through scholarly activity. The department offers comprehensive undergraduate majors in both accounting and finance. The present faculty consists of 10 tenure track/tenured faculty and 5 full time academic instructors serving about 300 accounting majors/minors and 500 finance majors/minors. The Department also provides instruction for the MBA and entrepreneurship programs of the College. The department is housed in UW-Eau Claire's AACSB accredited College of Business.

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of sustainability, leadership, and innovation.

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 176,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: http://www.uwec.edu/job-postings. Click the link to the Accounting and Finance: Assistant/Associate Professor in Finance position (Job ID #10013490) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application (Please indicate whether you are able to attend an interview at FMA in October, 2026)
• Curriculum vita
• Unofficial graduate school transcript
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Summary of student evaluations (if available)
• Names and contact information for three references.(include this information with your letter of application; Workday will only allow five uploads)

Please direct requests for additional information to:

sottilpd@uwec.edu

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by October 17, 2026. However, screening may continue until position is filled.

UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ .

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. SeeWis. Stat. . 19.36(7).

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law 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.