Assistant Teaching Professor - Finance

Position Information

WORKING TITLE: Assistant Teaching Professor - Finance
UNIVERSITIES OF WISCONSIN OFFICIAL TITLE: Teaching Assistant Professor
POSTING DATE: January 24, 2024
START DATE: August 26, 2024

Essential Job Functions

The Accounting and Finance Department at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in Finance. The Cofrin School of Business values university-level teaching experience, the ability to teach a variety of general business and discipline-specific courses, a commitment to continual learning and knowledge sharing, and engagement in institutional, community, and professional service. 

The successful applicant will contribute to an academic unit which is growing in enrollment, having degree programs in accounting, finance, and economics. Over the past year the business school's Willie D. Davis Finance and Investment Laboratory and the Charles Schwab Foundation Center for Financial Wellness have been established and endowed within the Accounting and Finance Department. The Austin E. Cofrin School of Business enrolls a large portion of our growing university's students. The college and departmental connections to the region and its business community are extensive.

This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay's mission-driven inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

What You'll Do

• Teach undergraduate and select graduate courses in corporate finance and other areas of finance. 
• Courses will be taught both face-to-face and online (in asynchronous and synchronous formats) and the specific courses taught may vary from semester to semester.
• Perform intellectual activities, service, and professional engagement consistent with the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business expectations for a Teaching Professor.
• Mentor students to increase professional development, career advancement, and engagement in experiential learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom. 
• 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 AASCB accreditation efforts.

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 be expected to display a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship and a commitment to undergraduate education. The candidate should also possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA or Masters degree or higher in Finance at time of application
• 5 years of progressive experience in corporate finance
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching
• Evidence of engagement in institutional, community, or professional service endeavors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching experience at the university level or in professional courses
• Current CPA or CFA, or related certifications

Conditions of Appointment

The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may be required to teach an occasional course at the Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus. 

Position is a full-time, academic year, Instructional Academic Staff appointment. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of 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.

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 sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation and Benefits

SALARY INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

BENEFIT DETAILS

The Universities of Wisconsin provide an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. 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 provide supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Brochure
• https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf
• Total Compensation Estimator

Apply

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:
External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: From "Search Jobs" screen,

• Click "View All Jobs"
• Select "Assistant Teaching Professor - Finance"    
  • You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Sign In."
  • If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process.

STEP 3: Submit application materials:

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
• Names and contact information for three references
• Unofficial transcripts of all graduate work.
• Course evaluations (if available)

You must select "Submit" to forward your application materials to the search committee.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Kerry Yang
Phone: (920) 465-2578
Email: yangke@uwgb.edu 

Application Deadline

Note: 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).