Assistant Professor in Finance, Investment and Banking

University of Wisconsin Madison
paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Nov 07, 2024
Job Summary: The Department of Finance, Investment, and Banking at the Wisconsin School of Business invites applications for tenure-track positions (Assistant Professor) beginning in August 2025. This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation, and Scholarly Excellence (RISE)-Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cluster Hire Initiative (https://rise.wisc.edu/rise-ai/). The successful candidate will hold a tenure home in the Department of Finance, Investment, and Banking while engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations with other departments, schools, and colleges across the University. We are seeking a junior academic scholar specializing in the role of AI in finance and decision-making. Research topics may include AI applications in risk assessment, mortgage underwriting, portfolio allocation, and algorithmic trading, as well as deep learning techniques for time series predictions and general equilibrium models. Other areas of interest include the impact of AI adoption on financial and labor market outcomes and the optimal regulation of AI technologies. Responsibilities: - Create and maintain a strong program of research - Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Wisconsin School of Business - Provide classroom and individual instruction for undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking students - Contribute to the intellectual and academic life of the department. University and community service will be expected as appropriate. - Participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required PhD in Finance or related field by start date Qualifications: Candidates with new or anticipated Ph.D. degrees will have : -Research under way that is likely to result in one or more publications in top tier journals. -Presentation skills that suggests future excellence in teaching. Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: AUGUST 19, 2025 Salary: Negotiable ACADEMIC (9 months) Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional Information: This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW-Madison's strengths, RISE expands the University's successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions. Over the next three academic years, UW-Madison will substantially increase current hiring levels, bringing 150 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors. The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to share ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together. The University will support the community, facilitating access to research infrastructure, and funding to support broad and rich collaboration. Further information regarding RISE can be found at: https://rise.wisc.edu/ Diversity and inclusion are primary values for the Wisconsin School of Business and are integral to achieving our strategic goals. Our school is committed to continuously increasing the cultural competence of its staff and faculty members through school-wide forums and professional development opportunities. How to Apply: Please click on "Apply Now" to begin the application process. You will be asked to include the following in a single pdf document: (a) Statement of interest (b) Full curriculum vitae (c) A brief statement of current and future research interests, at least one working paper, and evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., teaching evaluations, letters). Finalists will be asked to provide names of three references who are well-respected authorities in the field during the final steps of the hiring process. The hiring unit will notify finalists prior to any communication with these references. NOTE: - Unless confidentiality is requested in your online application, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality - Electronic submissions are required The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 10, 2024. However, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/ Contact: Rima Okbazghi okbazghi@wisc.edu 608-262-2810 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Assistant Professor(FA040) Department(s): A12-WISCONSIN SCH OF BUSINESS/FINANCE Employment Class: Faculty Job Number: 308081-FA The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.