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Iowa State University Assistant Professor of Finance in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Assistant Professor of Finance
Appointment Type:Faculty
Job Description:
The Department of Finance in the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty member beginning August 2025.
Ivy Finance faculty members are committed to offering a high-quality education in a way that prepares students for their real-world experiences. We combine quality curriculum, a variety of research, internationally known faculty, and a welcome atmosphere to create an unmatched Finance education, whether students are seeking degrees at the bachelor, master’s or PhD level.
Responsibilities include conducting high quality research and teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels within the Finance field. In addition to, developing a recognized research program, publishing in leading journals, and becoming an effective teacher.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Doctorate in finance or closely related field.
Demonstrated potential to perform high quality finance research and teach effectively.
Candidates must meet the college’s standards to be Scholarly Academic qualified under AACSB standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- For experienced candidates, teaching doctoral-level courses or serving on doctoral student committees.
Department/Program & College Description:
Within the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business, we pride ourselves on our high ethical standards, and our drive to promote an environment where all individuals may succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Each member of our community is committed to the college’s mission to link theory with practice for tomorrow’s business leaders.
The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University, established in 1984, conducts and shares research to educate tomorrow’s business leaders so they are prepared to deal with multi-disciplinary, global and technological, challenges. The college offers undergraduate, graduate and PhD programs and is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Less than five percent of business schools worldwide receive this accreditation.
Department Unit/Website:
https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/about-ivy/academic-departments/finance/
Proposed Start Date:August 16, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to provide:
(1) A letter of interest, this should address the applicant’s qualifications and research interests.
(2) A curriculum vitae,
(3) Three letters of reference,
(4) Writing samples.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
Full consideration will be given to applications submitted by November 1, 2024.
For questions regarding this position, please contact search committee chair, Dr. Ginka Borisova at ginka@iastate.edu.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: October 14, 2024
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:R15718
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
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If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
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