Assistant/Associate Professor - Finance

Current Employees and Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor - Finance Job Category: Faculty Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Professor Job Duties: The Department of Accounting and Finance in the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Finance (Financial Planning). The Cofrin School of Business prioritizes teaching excellence, a commitment to learner success, quality scholarship, engagement with the regional business community, and dedication to collaboration, institutional, community, and professional service. Professional working experience in the world of business is viewed favorably. The successful applicant will contribute to a university, school, and academic unit with growing enrollment, and extensive regional business connections. Applicants will be expected to engage fully with the Cofrin School of Business' Charles Schwab Foundation Center for Financial Wellness and collaborate with the Willie D. Davis Finance and Investment Laboratory. Candidates prepared to explore the intersection of human-centric planning and emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Finance, Blockchain, and FinTech are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will contribute to a young, growing, forward-looking college and department embedded within Wisconsin's third-largest metropolitan area. The Green Bay community is an affordable and growing city supporting significant collaborative opportunities with the business community. Northeastern Wisconsin's proximity to the Great Lakes, a National Football League team, and the University's Division 1 athletic program provides a foundation for a rich, high quality of life for its residents. The Cofrin School of Business and the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay continue a sustained record (10+ years) of growth. Key Job Responsibilities: Teach a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate courses in financial planning and finance. Prepare students to successfully achieve CFP® and other professional certifications in finance and the financial planning industry Contribute in a significant and meaningful manner to the financial wellness initiatives of the Schwab Center for Financial Wellness, including building partnerships with firms, government, and nonprofit organizations to advance the mission of the Schwab Center for Financial Wellness. Mentor students in the "transcripts to resumes" program. Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank, including developing a strong research program involving collaboration with students and faculty. Perform institutional and community service. Contribute to ongoing program development within the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business. Participate fully in the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business' AACSB accreditation efforts. Department: Cofrin School of Business Compensation: Competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Personal Financial Planning, Finance, or Business with a specialization in Finance from an institution supporting an AACSB accredited business school. ABD candidates will be considered; however, an earned doctorate in one of the above-mentioned fields from an accredited institution is necessary for contract renewal. ABD candidates will be hired into a terminal appointment at the rank of Instructor, with a rate determined at the time of hire. Upon degree conferral during the terminal period, the contracted appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor will be reinstated. Evidence of a commitment to quality teaching An ongoing record of scholarship, including peer-reviewed journal publications, consistent with the level of experience CFP certification, or ability to sit for the CFP Board's CFP® Certification Examination within 2 years of appointment Evidence of engagement in institutional, community, and professional endeavors Conditions of Appointment: The home campus of this position is Green Bay. Courses will be taught both face-to-face and online (in asynchronous and synchronous formats). The specific courses taught may vary from semester to semester. Position is an academic year, tenure-track appointment. Applicants must be considered for tenure and promotion in six years, although tenure decisions may be at any time. Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor is simultaneous with tenure. Excellence in teaching, sustained scholarly activity, and institutional service required for retention and promotion. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the university does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. In addition, if the final selected candidate has prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct will be completed. How to Apply: Click the Apply button and follow the prompts on the screen. Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents: Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions Curriculum Vitae Course Evaluations (when available) Application Deadline To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, March 22, 2026. Contact Information: If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email: Human Resources Phone: (920) 465-2390 Email: The Successful Candidate The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource. Benefit Details The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation. In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type. For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below. UW System Employee Benefits Brochure Total Compensation Estimator Employee Misconduct All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked. Confidentiality Statement The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7). Annual Security Report For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section. For Campus Safety information see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Created: 2026-03-10