Job Description

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At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW’s Benefits Summary.

JOB TITLE:

Assistant Instructional Professor of Finance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the College of Business at the University of Wyoming invites applications for an Assistant Instructional Professor of Finance beginning Spring 2027 (preferred) or Fall 2027. We invite applicants with qualifications to teach and conduct research in any finance area.

Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the strong teaching reputation of the department’s faculty, actively participate in our undergraduate and graduate Finance programs and CFP Board-registered certificate program, and publish quality peer-reviewed research in finance or closely related fields.

Qualified candidates should submit an online application, including the required materials listed below.

Review of application materials will begin on October 5, 2026. Only completed applications will be considered. Interested candidates may email the search committee chair, Dr. Nicole Choi, at nchoi@uwyo.edu for more information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Finance or closely related field in hand by start date of employment
• Demonstrated potential for research publication to maintain a Scholarly Academic (SA) status (two or more peer-reviewed journal articles per six-year rolling period) for AACSB accreditation
• Three or more years of university teaching experience or having completed a Ph.D. within the last three years

Experience Evaluation

Minimum experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will be prorated based on hours worked. For example, two years working an average of 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately one year of full-time experience.

Applicants must include the average hours worked per week for all current and previous positions. Failure to provide this information may affect the evaluation of qualifications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching
• Evidence of ongoing high-quality research productivity
• CFA or CFP certification or on track of earning one
• Commitment to departmental, college, university, and professional service
• Ability to start the position in Spring 2027

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. C.V.
3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness
4. Recent scholarly publications and/or working papers
5. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 10/4/2026 will receive full consideration.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position, conditioned on the non-applicability of the fees implemented in 90 FR 46027 to the visa petition.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. 

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/