University of Arkansas, Sam M. Walton College of Business
Assistant Professor in Finance

The Department of Finance at the University of Arkansas' Sam M. Walton College of Business invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: The position requires a Ph.D. in Finance (or completion of the Ph.D. by August 15, 2014). We have preference for candidates with interest in supervising student-managed funds, but will consider candidates with teaching and research interests in all areas. Candidates are expected to publish research in top-tier finance journals, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute their service to the university.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL AND AREA: The Walton College of Business is AACSB accredited and offers programs at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. The University is the flagship public research institution in the state of Arkansas. The city of Fayetteville is located at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains with a regional population of about 500,000 and is consistently listed among the most desirable places to live in the U.S. A number of Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, including Wal-Mart, Tyson, and J.B. Hunt.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae, examples of written work, three letters of reference, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. All applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Salary is competitive. We will be interviewing potential candidates at the FMA annual meetings in October, and possibly at the ASSA annual meetings.

Applicants should send supporting materials electronically to: https://econjobmarket.org/AdDetails.php?posid=2112

If necessary, applicants can instead mail all materials to:

Dr. Tomas Jandik, Chair of the Search Committee
Finance Department, WCOB 302
Walton College of Business
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.