Prospectus

TENURE track Faculty Position in Finance

POSITION OVERVIEW

Full-Time, 9-month, tenure track position in the Department of Accounting and Finance in the area of Finance.

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Responsibilities

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Required Qualifications

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.
Applicants must have experience as instructor or teaching assistant of at least one university-level course.
Effective communication skills.
Applicants must exhibit abilities, skills and enthusiasm consistent with teaching excellence and instructional innovation in the area of Finance.
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.
The candidate must be qualified as a Scholarly Academic (SA) according to LSBE’s faculty qualification categories:

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Teaching, Research, Service

Teaching Load

Tenure-track faculty currently have a 3-2 load (15 credits per year)
Generally, faculty are assigned to one Tu/Th semester and one M/W/F semester
Normal, expected teaching is on-site
Classrooms are equipped with the latest technology

Research Support

Research Incentive Plan for publications up to $3,000 per year
Dean’s Travel Grants of up to $2,000 per year
Department support (varies ~$500 per year)
LSBE Faculty Grant Program of up to $1,000 per semester
Entrepreneurship Project Grants of up to $2,000 per year
UM Grant-in-Aid program of large research grants for junior faculty

Service Expectations

All faculty serve on one LSBE Committee
All faculty are expected to advise students
Faculty may be assigned to be an advisor for a relevant student club

Benefits

The University offers generous medical and dental benefits. They pay over 80% of the cost of coverage for employees and their families.
Retirement benefits include a mandatory 401(a) plan as well as an optional retirement plan and Section 457 deferred compensation plan.
- - For the mandatory plan, employees contribute 5.5% of salary and the University contributes 10%.
Faculty have access to UM system-wide grants such as the Grant-in-Aid, which gives preference to junior faculty in establishing their research programs.
The Wellness program offers incentives for employees to lead healthy lives.
Life and disability insurance plans are offered.

Visit the UM system Benefits Website for more information.

How to apply

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.

Smoking, chewing tobacco and the use of electronic cigarettes is prohibited on all UMD property,

including indoor facilities, campus grounds, and University vehicles.

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.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

University of Minnesota Duluth’s Equal Opportunity Statement

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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