The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a dynamic learning community grounded in academic excellence and focused on student success, diversity, inclusion and community engagement. One of 13 four-year institutions within the University of Wisconsin System, Parkside provides an educational value to our students that’s unparalleled. An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in one’s future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving his or her educational and professional goals. The university is the proud recipient of the 2022 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion from The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a testament to years of strategic efforts.

UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community that’s easy to call home. Find out why.

Position Title: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor of Finance *Two (2) position openings *

Employment Type: Full time, Faculty, Salaried

Reports To: The Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor of Finance will report to the Chair of the Business Department.

The Department of Business in the College of Business, Economics, and Computing at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is seeking to fill two tenure-track finance faculty positions. Primary responsibilities for this tenure track position are teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in finance, conducting research, and providing service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.

• PhD, DBA, or similar terminal degree in Finance or related area.
  • All but Dissertation (ABD) candidates may apply. Doctorate must be completed by start date.
• Candidates at the Associate or Professor level must have the academic credentials, including active scholarship and a strong teaching record, to qualify for these positions.

Applicants should have or be pursuing a Ph.D., D.B.A., or other similar terminal degree with a focus in Finance or related field. They should be able to teach introductory and advanced courses in finance. Candidates should list their experience and interest in teaching diversity-related topics and/or any research they have done in this field. They should also list Accounting courses if any, that they have expertise to teach. The teaching load for the position is 24 credits annually (4/4 load is the norm), with some reassigned time for teaching graduate classes. Applicants should be interested in teaching in various formats, including face-to-face, online, and competency-based education.

The College of Business, Economics, and Computing is AACSB International accredited and recognizes multiple types of research, including basic, applied, and pedagogical. The college particularly values teaching, research, and professional engagement that connects the faculty and students to the vibrant Southeast Wisconsin region and global business. The college also encourages high-impact practices such as supervising student organizations and participating in student competitions as well as undergraduate and graduate student research.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.¿

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.pdf

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

LEGAL NOTICES

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)¿

Note:¿ Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applicants should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: ¿All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.¿ If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204.¿ Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available at https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/universitypolice/crimestats.cfm. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

THE UNIVERSITY

UW-Parkside is a regional comprehensive university that is committed to accessibility, academic excellence, student success, diversity, and community engagement.¿ This beautiful campus is on 700 acres of woodland & prairie in the heart of the Milwaukee/Chicago corridor, between Racine and Kenosha and near Lake Michigan.¿ The university enrolls approximately 5,000 students, many of whom are first- generation and nontraditional students.¿ UW-Parkside benefits from the diversity of the communities it services in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties.¿ Kenosha and Racine are small cities that offer tranquility and convenience.¿ The myriad attractions of Milwaukee and Chicago are easily accessible, as is the solitude of the country. UW-Parkside is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a multicultural, pluralistic campus environment.

The tri-county region that comprises the University’s primary service area is home to an impressive array of businesses.¿ There are more than 10,000 small businesses in the region, as well as a large number of globally-recognized employers.¿ The college, through its active, engaged Advisory Board, enjoys a close relationship with many of these businesses. For further information regarding the University and community, please see our website at www.uwp.edu.