Assistant or Associate Professor of Finance
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40249
College
Cameron School Business - 312 College
Dept/School
Economics and Finance - 31250
Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Department of Economics and Finance at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Finance at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek collegial and engaged scholars who will contribute to the department’s mission through excellence in research, teaching, and service. The anticipated start date is August 2027.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly research, with an established or emerging research agenda in any area of finance. The candidate should also possess the ability to deliver high-quality, engaging instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching responsibilities may include courses in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance concentration), Master of Business Administration (MBA), International MBA (IMBA), and Master of Science in Finance (MSF) programs.
UNCW’s Master of Science in Finance curriculum is closely aligned with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program. Accordingly, candidates who hold the CFA charter or are actively progressing toward the credential are especially encouraged to apply
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Ph.D. in Finance, Real Estate, or related field from an AACSB-accredited school. NOTE: ABDs with an expected conferral date before August 1, 2027, are encouraged to apply.
- ABD candidates with a Ph.D. conferred by August 1, 2027, can anticipate an initial appointment as Assistant Professor.
- Selected candidates with a Ph.D. nearly completed (ABD, not conferred by August 1, 2027) can anticipate an initial appointment as Lecturer at a reduced salary for a one-year fixed-term appointment. Degree verification must be provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, and the candidate will be appointed to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- CFA charter or progress towards CFA is preferred.
Required Certifications or Licensure
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Economics and Finance at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, located in the vibrant coastal city of Wilmington, North Carolina, offers four Bachelor of Science in Business Administration concentrations: Economics, Finance, Financial Technology (FinTech), and Real Estate. The department also administers the Bachelor of Arts in Economics and the Master of Science in Finance programs. In addition, faculty play an integral role in supporting both the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the International MBA, a joint program offered in collaboration with our international partner universities.
The department fosters an engaging and experiential learning environment through student organizations, competitive academic opportunities such as the College Fed Challenge and CFA Institute Research Challenge, the student-managed investment fund, undergraduate honors research, and other high-impact learning experiences. Faculty are equally committed to advancing scholarship, with a growing research portfolio and a strong culture of collaboration that enhances teaching, research, and service.
College/School Information
UNCW boasts a beautiful 661-acre wooded campus with approximately 16,500 students and is one of the fastest growing institutions in the University of North Carolina system. The Cameron School of Business is AACSB accredited and serves more than 2200 business majors, including graduate students in the PMBA, EMBA, M.S. in Accounting, International MBA, M.S in Business Analytics, M.S. in Finance and Investments, and M.S. in Computer Science and Information Systems programs.
The Wilmington metropolitan area comprises approximately 225,000 people and features a thriving port, business community, and tourism industry. Bordered by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River, Wilmington offers the best in coastal living.
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings
Multi-Positions
Special Notes to Applicants
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.
Please note that a minimum of three professional references are required for all applications.
Job Posting Date
08/11/2026
Job Close Date
09/17/2026
