Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance 999424

The Williams College of Business (WCB) at Xavier University invites applications for two tenure track positions in the Department of Finance at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates with expertise in all areas of Finance are invited to apply. The positions are scheduled to start in Fall 2025.

Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic Tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts and is strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity.  We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed to unreservedly to open and free inquiry and deliberately seeks out multiple perspectives.

Xavier is located in the Cincinnati metropolitan area, which has a population of over two million It is the headquarters city of eight Fortune 500 firms.  Major industries include healthcare, financial services, and education. 

The WCB is AACSB accredited. The Department of Finance includes eight tenure-track faculty, one nontenure-track teaching faculty, and is home to the Fifth Third Trading Center.  U.S. News ranked our Undergraduate Finance Program No. 28 and our Online MBA for Finance program No.10 nationally for 2023-2024. 

Candidates for the positions must have earned or be near completion of a Ph.D. in Finance or Financial Economics. Degree must be conferred by August 1, 2025.  A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research is expected.  The ideal candidate will also possess a passion for service to the academic community. Teaching responsibilities will be both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  Teaching online MBA courses is also an expectation. 

Candidates who have worked with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests.  Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To ensure consideration applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, evidence of outstanding teaching, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, a sample of written research and contact information for three professional references on Xavier’s website. Initial interviews will be conducted at the 2024 Financial Management Association (FMA) Annual Meeting. Materials should be submitted by October 9, 2024 to be considered for interview at the meetings.  Attendance at the FMA conference is not required to be considered for the position.  Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.  

Please note: Only five attachments can be uploaded during the application process online; consolidate documents if necessary.  In advance of an on-campus interview, three letters of recommendation will be requested. 

FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: Tim Kruse (kruset@xavier.edu) and/or Mia Rivolta (rivoltay@xavier.edu), Co-Chairs of the Search Committee, Department of Finance.

BENEFITS:

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.