Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Instructor of Finance

APPOINTMENT START DATE: Appointment begins August 18, 2025; classes begin August 25, 2025

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE: Review of complete applications will begin on October 10, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Full-Time, 9-month, tenure track positions in the Department of Accounting and Finance in the area of Finance.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Click here for a detailed Prospectus outlining this opportunity. The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) invites applications for one (1) full-time, 9-month, tenure track, faculty positions in the area of Finance at the Instructor/Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2025. The individuals hired for this position will have responsibilities in teaching, research, and service. The individuals will teach undergraduate and graduate core and elective courses in the area of Finance. The teaching load is based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Regents and the faculty union (UEA) and is currently five sections (15 credits) per academic year for research-active faculty. Typically, classes in LSBE are held in person. The individuals are also required to create knowledge in the area of Finance resulting in its dissemination through the publication of refereed articles in recognized journals. The individuals will be responsible for advising undergraduate students and working with a student organization, and are expected to engage in service activities with colleagues, the department, school, campus, community, and professional organizations. We are a place-based institution and expect faculty to be present on campus and engage in person in the life of the school.

Required/Essential:

1. Applicants must be ABD (with their doctoral dissertation defended by December 1, 2025), or have a doctoral degree from a school/college accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, or AMBA with a curricular emphasis in the field of Finance, or a closely related field. The applicant must have completed a minimum of two years in residency during their program.
2. Applicants must have experience as instructor or teaching assistant of at least one university-level course.
3. Effective communication skills.
4. Applicants must exhibit abilities, skills and enthusiasm consistent with teaching excellence and instructional innovation in the area of Finance.
5. Strong evidence of potential for scholarship is essential. The applicant must demonstrate empirical research skills appropriate for, and a commitment to developing a research stream in the field of Finance.
6. The candidate must be qualified as a Scholarly Academic (SA) according to LSBE's faculty qualification categories:

Preferred:

1. Completed Ph.D. in Finance from a school/college accredited by AACSB or EQUIS with a curricular emphasis in the field of Finance.
2. Experience teaching Finance and/or Finance elective courses at the college level to a diverse group of students.
3. Full-time industry work experience.
4. Published in peer-reviewed journals in the Finance area.
5. Demonstrated ability to fulfill service responsibilities to students, colleagues, the department, school, campus, community and professional organizations.
6. Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching methods in a classroom.
7. Demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) is AACSB-International accredited and housed in a state-of-the-art building. Approximately 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students are currently enrolled in the school's programs. There are currently 50+ full-time faculty members in four academic departments: Accounting and Finance, Economics and Health Care Management, Management Studies, and Marketing. The School offers the Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and MBA degrees. Regional outreach is accomplished primarily through activities of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research. Additional information about the School and its programs can be found at LSBE's website at http://lsbe.d.umn.edu. Duluth, with a population of approximately 85,000 people, is located at the head of beautiful Lake Superior. As a major shipping port, over 1,000 vessels from around the world pass under its iconic Aerial Lift Bridge annually. As a popular tourist destination, Duluth is visited by 6.5 million people annually, accounting for a $950 million economic impact. Duluth is also the hub for healthcare with two of the largest healthcare systems in Northern Minnesota and is home to a thriving aviation industry. More information about Duluth can be found at www.visitduluth.com.

Pay Range: $130,000-$140,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Applications must be submitted online. To apply for this position, go to http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/ and search for job opening 364162
Applicants must upload required documents as attachments in the employment system to fully complete an application: (1) cover letter, (2) current curriculum vitae, (3) graduate transcripts (official or unofficial), (4) a statement describing what you have done to support a diverse community, and (5) teaching evaluations completed by students are encouraged when available.
Incomplete applications with missing required documents (i.e. 1, 2, 3, and 4) may not be reviewed.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the United States at the University of Minnesota-Duluth by the start date. Final candidates may be asked to provide additional information. The Screening Committee will begin its review of complete applications on October 10, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Rodger Brannan, Chair - Screening Committee
Department of Accounting and Finance, Labovitz School of Business and Economics 360D LSBE, 1318 Kirby Drive Duluth, MN 55812
Phone: 218-726-8566; Email: rbrannan@d.umn.edu

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the University of Minnesota Office of Human Resources (OHR) at 612-624-8647.
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If you have started receiving retirement annuity payments from the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) or Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) your eligibility for this position may be impacted. Please contact UM Benefits at 1-800-756-2363 for any eligibility limitations.
We welcome and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups and US military veterans to apply.
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University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

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