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.

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.

The University's attractive size, approximately 9,200 students, allows UNI to offer 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 is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres. For more information, visit www.uni.edu.

UNI is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational, cultural, and entertainment opportunities. It was recently named a Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The metropolitan community of Waterloo-Cedar Falls has a combined population of approximately 170,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a strong and growing industrial base. Cedar Falls is a friendly, affordable community located about 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago. To learn more about the vibrant Cedar Valley community, visit https://livethevalley.com.

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 required. 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 preferred.

For more information, please contact Ronnie Chen, Search Committee Chair, at 319-273-6067 or email at zhongdong.chen@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by January 5, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Curriculum Vita
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, make sure that all required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 1/5/2026 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.