Description
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
Department of Finance
Assistant Professor of Finance
Position: The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Finance in the David W. Wilson College of Business seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance position, starting in August 2026. The successful candidate will have an interest and expertise in teaching finance courses for undergraduate (primarily) and graduate-level students on campus in a face-to-face setting. Applicants seeking a balance in teaching and research responsibilities will find a collegial work environment and a faculty actively engaged and committed to the growth and continuous improvement of the Finance and Real Estate programs.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Finance from an AACSB-accredited doctoral program; an enthusiasm for and record of excellence in teaching; a demonstrated ability to produce publishable research in finance-related journals; and strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Finance ABDs are welcome to apply with an expected degree completion date before August 1, 2026.
Preferred Qualifications: Stand-alone teaching experience in corporate finance and investments; evidence of the ability to create an engaged and applied classroom environment; evidence of incorporating innovative teaching methods in classes taught; and evidence of the ability to advance students' academic, professional, and personal success.
Salary: Competitive based on qualifications and market conditions. Fringe benefits, including TIAA-CREF and IPERS, are excellent.
Timeline: Applications received by January 5, 2026, will be given full consideration.
General: The University of Northern Iowa offers high-quality education, purposefully guiding students to discover and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences, with advanced degrees available in many of these areas. The University's attractive size allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities, and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. UNI has been consistently recognized as one of the "Best Midwest Universities" by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus comprises over 40 buildings on 940 acres. For more information, visit www.uni.edu.
UNI is situated in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town that offers numerous recreational, cultural, and entertainment opportunities. It was recently named a Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The metropolitan community of Cedar Falls/Waterloo has a combined population of approximately 165,000, offering a pleasant residential setting complemented by a strong and growing industrial base. Cedar Falls is a friendly, affordable community about 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago. For more information, visit www.cedarfalls.com.
The Wilson College of Business (http://business.uni.edu) is an AACSB-accredited institution that offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in five departments, as well as MBA and MAcc degrees. The Wilson College of Business has 49 full-time faculty members and 52 staff members, enrolling approximately 1,500 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students. The Wilson College of Business is recognized as a "Best Business School" by The Princeton Review, listed among U.S. News & World Report's top part-time MBA programs, and as a Military Times Best for Vets: Business Schools. The Wilson College of Business has a strong international presence, developing strategic alliances with several international business schools, and delivers its MBA program in Shanghai. The Wilson College of Business has successfully maintained its tradition of teaching excellence while raising its scholarly profile, securing alternative funding sources, and establishing a distinct strategic identity. The Wilson College of Business boasts a significant economic outreach unit, Business & Community Services, which engages faculty and students, works annually in all 99 counties, and actively contributes to Iowa's economic vitality.
The Department of Finance (business.uni.edu/finance) consists of 7 full-time faculty members and approximately 600 undergraduate students majoring in the department. The department has a history of teaching excellence, as evidenced by the active engagement of our students. Faculty are committed to meaningful scholarship and support Wilson College’s commitment to the scholar/teacher model. The department is a CFA® University Affiliate program and a CFP® Board Registered Program, and it offers the state's only undergraduate Real Estate program. The department also supports the MBA program.
Application: Candidates must apply online at careers.uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks are required. For more information, please contact Dr. Ronnie Chen, Finance Search Committee Chair. Telephone: (319) 273-6067 or e-mail zhongdong.chen@uni.edu.