What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Finance 999424 position at Xavier University - Williams College of Business?
Faculty
Cincinnati, OH
ID: 3458-433
Full-Time/Regular
Xavier University’s Department of Finance at the Williams College of Business (WCB) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning August 2025. We welcome candidates with expertise in all areas of Finance, though preference will be given to those specializing in Corporate Finance. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic Tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts. 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.
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. Initial interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2025.
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.
POSITION AVAILABLE: Fall 2025
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.
Faculty
Cincinnati, OH
ID: 3458-433
Full-Time/Regular
Xavier University’s Department of Finance at the Williams College of Business (WCB) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning August 2025. We welcome candidates with expertise in all areas of Finance, though preference will be given to those specializing in Corporate Finance. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic Tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts. 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.
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. Initial interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2025.
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.
POSITION AVAILABLE: Fall 2025
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.
