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Assistant Professor of Finance
Department
0460 - Accounting & Finance
Requisition No.
0000781
Job Description Summary
The School of Business Administration at Oakland University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Finance, beginning August 15, 2026. Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the time of appointment. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to produce high-quality scholarly research and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Faculty members in the Finance area teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The standard teaching load allows for meaningful research engagement, and the school offers competitive salaries along with excellent fringe benefits. Candidates with expertise across all areas of finance are encouraged to apply, although preference is likely to be given to those with demonstrated teaching expertise in financial analytics.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution. Advanced ABD candidates will be considered, provided all requirements for the Ph.D. are completed by August 15, 2026.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Qualified applicants should submit their applications electronically at https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/ 34262. A complete application must include: (1) a letter of interest explaining how the candidate’s qualifications align with the requirements of the position; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) three letters of recommendation; (4) unofficial transcripts; (5) evidence of teaching effectiveness; and (6) a job market paper, along with any additional working papers or writing samples. Only complete application packages will be reviewed. The review process will begin on September 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
School/College & Department/Program Summary
The School of Business Administration is AACSB-accredited. It has approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. The school is committed to enhancing its instructional technology and global management efforts. For more information about the School of Business Administration see www.oakland.edu/business.
More About Oakland University
The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community. Learn more about Oakland University’s Mission & Vision and Strategic Plan.
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