Assistant Professor of Finance

Job Title
Assistant Professor of Finance


Requisition Number
FE04289


Working Title
Tenure Track Faculty in Finance


Department Name
8F200:Dept of Finance & Quantitative Methods


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

Eligible candidates must hold a Ph.D. in finance or a related field. ABDs who expect to complete their degrees by August 2025 will also be considered.



Required Related Experience

None



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Job Summary

The John Maze Stewart Department of Finance and Quantitative Methods at the University of Kentucky seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall of 2025. Research agenda is open, and teaching load consists of three courses per year. Eligible candidates must hold a Ph.D. in finance or a related field. ABDs who expect to complete their degrees by August 2025 will also be considered.



Application Procedures:

Applications should include, a cover letter, a CV, a job-market paper (upload under Specific Request 1), a 2nd working paper (upload under Specific Request 2), and the names and contact information for at least three references (who will be automatically contacted for letters of recommendation).

Full consideration will be given to applications submitted by November 17, 2024. We plan to conduct Zoom interviews in December 2024, and final round seminars will be help on campus during January and February 2025.



ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The finance department at UK has a highly productive core of research-oriented faculty that have published extensively in top finance journals. The department has a vibrant PhD program, excellent research support, and hosts an annual boutique conference. (For past programs see: http://www.uky.edu/financeconference). Salary and teaching load are competitive with leading public universities. We encourage you to learn more about the department by visiting the department website: https://gatton.uky.edu/faculty-research/departments/finance-quantitativ…


ABOUT THE LOCATION: UK is located in Lexington, which is in the heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region. Lexington frequently ranks near the top of many ‘Best Cities’ lists, including Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Atlantic.

We encourage you to visit our department website: https://gatton.uky.edu/faculty-research/departments/finance-quantitativ…


The Gatton College is nearing its 100th anniversary. Over this time, we have been preparing principled leaders for the global economy, producing high quality, influential research, and supporting economic growth in Kentucky and beyond. Accredited by the AACSB, Gatton proudly offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional business and economics degrees and certificates in both face-to-face and online formats. We are housed in a 220,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, and are the fastest growing college on UK’s campus, with more than 4,000 students. Through teaching, research, and outreach, the Gatton College has a direct, tangible influence on the lives of Kentucky’s citizens and people around the world. We are looking for professionals who embody the College’s tagline of “Blue Means Business.”


Located in central Kentucky, Lexington (pop. 320,000) is widely known as the “horse capital of the world” and is roughly an hour’s drive from Louisville and Cincinnati. Lexington has a number of desirable amenities, a vibrant dining and nightlife, and plenty of outdoor activities and is regularly cited as one of the top places to live in the US. Please consider joining our team.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Eligible candidates must hold a Ph.D. in finance or a related field. ABDs who expect to complete their degrees by August 2025 will also be considered.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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