Position Information
General Information
Position Number
001518
Working Title
Assistant Professor
Classification Title
9-Mo Tenure-Track/ Tenured Faculty
College
College of Business (Col)
Department
Finance
Position Designation
Faculty
Employment Type
Permanent - Full-time
Months per year
9
Vacancy Open to
All Candidates
Description of Work
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.
To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: https://facultyhandbooks.charlotte.edu/full-time-faculty-handbook/
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Belk College of Business at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Finance. Teaching areas will be at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The teaching load may include face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online deliveries.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of her/his academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an ongoing agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.
Minimum Experience/Education
UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience
Ph.D. in finance or a closely related field from an accredited university; Strong research potential and an active research agenda; Research and teaching interests in all areas of finance; preference will be given to candidates in investment-related areas (such as household finance, asset pricing/management, retirement, etc.); Evidence of, or strong potential for, excellent teaching skills at the undergraduate and/or graduate level; Willingness and ability to mentor Ph.D. students and supervise their research; Communication and relationship-building skills in working with a diverse group of students, faculty, alumni, and the local business community; and
Ability and willingness to represent the Belk College to the Charlotte regional business community.
Necessary Licenses/Certifications
Special Notes to Applicants
The position is open until filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials by January 4, 2027. Review of applicants will begin immediately.
Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu and include a cover letter, current CV, a job market paper, and contact information for references (3 minimum). Finalists will be asked to forward official transcripts, three letters of reference, and other supportive materials as requested by the Search Committee. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.
Informal inquiries may be directed to the Co-Chairs of the Search Committee at financesearch@charlotte.edu. All applications will be considered strictly confidential.
Job Open Date
10/22/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Date Review of Applications will Begin
10/30/2026
Proposed Hire Date
08/16/2027
If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date
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