Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance (tenure-track)

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance (tenure-track) at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Department of Finance at Wayne State University’s Mike Ilitch School of Business is seeking to fill a (tenure-track) faculty position for Fall 2026.

• Teach 2 (per semester) undergraduate/graduate courses in Finance Department.
• Manage assessment and Student progress with a Learning Management System (Canvas).
• Maintain and adapt curriculum that is current, effective, and appropriate to course and program competencies. Instruct students in a classroom, online, and/or hybrid setting.
• Instruct students in a classroom, online (both synchronous and asynchronous modes) and/or hybrid setting.
• Provide meaningful service to the College, University, and the academic discipline.
• Publish in top-tier finance journals.
• Actively participate in the Finance doctoral program.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Finance or a related field is required.
• Doctoral students in their final year will be considered but must complete their Ph.D. by August 2026.
• Some prior teaching experience.

Desirable education and experience:

• Candidates who have proven records or a clear indication of the ability to publish in the very best finance journals.
• While we will consider all types of researchers, we have some preference for candidates conducting research in the area of investments.
• Candidates who have taught or are interested in teaching Fixed Income Securities, Futures and Options, and a course in Data Analytics.
• Candidates who could serve as course coordinator for a core MBA course in the Finance Department.
• Candidates who have mentored, or show the promise of successfully mentoring, doctoral students.

Documents required at time of application:

• Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree
• Three reference letters
• Writing sample or working papers

School/College/Division:

H16 - School of Business Admin

Primary department:

H1610 - Finance (H1610)

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Wayne State University is a premier public urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. The Finance Department has an accomplished faculty with publications in top journals, including the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Banking and Finance, Journal of Corporate Finance, The Accounting Review, and Journal of Accounting and Economics among others. The department provides a supportive research environment with resources including WRDS, SAS, SPSS, STATA, CRSP, Compustat, SDC Platinum New Issues and M&A, Refinitiv Workspace (formerly SDC Platinum), ExecuComp, Audit Analytics, and access to a finance lab with Bloomberg terminals, including a state-of-the-art trading room. Additionally, there is a finance seminar series with speakers from top universities in the U.S. For more information, visit: http://business.wayne.edu/finance/department.php.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.