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Wayne State University · 1 day ago

Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance (tenure-track)

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Wayne State University is a premier public urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, and they are seeking an experienced Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance for a tenure-track position. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, managing student assessments, maintaining curriculum standards, publishing in finance journals, and participating in the Finance doctoral program.

Higher Education

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Responsibilities

Teach 2 (per semester) undergraduate/graduate courses in Finance Department

Manage assessment and Student progress with a Learning Management System (Canvas)

Maintain and adapt curriculum that is current, effective, and appropriate to course and program competencies. Instruct students in a classroom, online, and/or hybrid setting

Instruct students in a classroom, online (both synchronous and asynchronous modes) and/or hybrid setting

Provide meaningful service to the College, University, and the academic discipline

Publish in top-tier finance journals

Actively participate in the Finance doctoral program

Qualification

Ph.D. in FinanceTeaching experienceResearch in investmentsData AnalyticsMentoring doctoral students

Required

A Ph.D. in Finance or a related field is required

Doctoral students in their final year will be considered but must complete their Ph.D. by August 2026

Some prior teaching experience

Preferred

Candidates who have proven records or a clear indication of the ability to publish in the very best finance journals

While we will consider all types of researchers, we have some preference for candidates conducting research in the area of investments

Candidates who have taught or are interested in teaching Fixed Income Securities, Futures and Options, and a course in Data Analytics

Candidates who could serve as course coordinator for a core MBA course in the Finance Department

Candidates who have mentored, or show the promise of successfully mentoring, doctoral students

Company

Wayne State University

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A premier research university serving a diverse body of motivated students in vibrant Midtown, the cultural center of Detroit.

Founded in 1868

Detroit, mi, US

5001-10000 employees

https://wayne.edu/

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