About this role
Assistant/Associate/ Professor in the Department of Finance
The David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Finance. We seek candidates at the advanced Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, with a particular interest in candidates whose research is in corporate finance or related areas.
Appointments are contingent on University funding and approval. Candidates should hold a PhD in Finance or a related field. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate excellence in research, teaching, and service. Teaching opportunities are available at the undergraduate and master’s levels.
Interested individuals should submit a complete vita, examples of publications and/or working papers, evidence of teaching effectiveness (teaching evaluations), and contact information for three reference providers.
Applications submitted by November 15, 2026 will receive full consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until February 1, 2027, or until the position is filled.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at utah nondiscrimination. Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu.
Notice The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems or University Human Resource Management if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 09/01/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN01579CF
Type Faculty