Assistant Professor Finance
Job Location:
Bowling Green, OH - USA
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Job Summary
- Summary
The Department of Accounting and Finance invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance beginning August 2027. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching and research interests in financial planning and wealth management. This position is a full-time renewable 9-month appointment.
Information about Program and College
The Department of Accounting and Finance offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Specialization and a Minor in Finance or in Insurance & Risk Management with a total undergraduate enrollment of more than 500. Within the Finance specialization the Department also offers the Financial Planning Concentration which has been registered with the U.S. CFP Board of Standards since 1998 and the Financial Analyst Concentration recognized as the CFA Institutes University Affiliated Program (UAP). More information on the department can be found at: Schmidthorst College of Business emphasizes innovative teaching research and community engagement. We foster a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas knowledge and achievements support the region state and nation. We value and support high-quality research that advances theory and practice and support publications in leading journals. Our strong connections with the business community ensure that our curriculum remains relevant and impactful preparing our graduates to thrive in a competitive global market.
As a Public University for the Public Good Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching research and creative activities BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas knowledge and achievements support the region state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs 17 doctoral programs and 57 masters programs. A focus on promoting research scholarship and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.Guided by Forward BGSUs strategic plan the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fourth year in a row The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience.
- Essential Functions
- Teach and develop undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses in general finance financial planning and wealth management
- Conduct high-quality scholarly research leading to publications in high-quality peer-reviewed finance journals
- Provide service to the department college university profession and community
- Contribute to the continued development and advancement of the departments Financial Planning Concentration and related initiatives
- Minimum Qualifications
- Doctorate degree in Finance from an AACSB accredited university or in a related discipline earned by the date of appointment
Preferred Qualifications
- CFP (Certified Financial Planner) certification
- Evidence of or strong potential for publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
- Experience integrating sophisticated AI agent skills into teaching and research
- Strong potential to contribute to the Department of Accounting and Finance programs and initiatives as well as to the missions of the Schmidthorst College of Business and Bowling Green State University
- Additional Information
Application Materials Required
- Cover letter
- Full curriculum vitae
- Teaching statement
- Research statement including examples of published/working papers
- Names and contact information of three professional references
Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews.
Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.
Application Deadline
Screening of applicants will begin October 5 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with candidates experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.
Further Information
Questions should be directed to Dr. Mingsheng Li () Professor of Finance and Search Committee Chair Department of Accounting and Finance Schmidthorst College of Business Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Ohio 43403.
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