Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Finance and Quantitative Methods

Overview

University of Kentucky — Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

The Department of Finance and Quantitative Methods at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invites applications for a tenure-eligible, Regular Title Series, position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. This is a 9-month position with a preferred start date of August 1, 2026. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in finance or a related field. ABDs who expect to complete their degrees by August 2026 will also be considered.

While this position emphasizes research, it also includes teaching and service responsibilities. The anticipated initial distribution of duties is 30% teaching, 60% research, and 10% service.

Posting details:

• Job Title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Finance and Quantitative Methods
• Requisition Number: FE04661
• Working Title:
• Department Name: 8F200:
  Dept of Finance & Quantitative Methods
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Type of Position: Faculty
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Ph.D. in finance or a related field. ABDs who expect to complete their degrees by August 2026 will also be considered.
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  NA
• Required License/Registration/Certification: NA

The Department invites applications for a tenure-eligible position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. This is a 9-month appointment with most time focused on research, and teaching and service duties. The research agenda is open, and the teaching load is three courses per year. The anticipated initial DOE will be 30% teaching, 60% research, and 10% service. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, a job-market paper (upload under Specific Request
1), and a second working paper (upload under Specific Request
2). Provide the names and contact information for at least three references when requested in the application to solicit recommendation letters within the employment system. Full consideration will be given to applications submitted by November 14, 2025. Zoom interviews are planned for December 2025, and final round seminars will be held on campus during January and February 2026.

Required:

• Ph.D. in finance or a related field (ABD candidates considered if degree is completed by August 2026).
• Ability to conduct research and teach in finance and quantitative methods.

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and offers opportunities focusing on well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide work-life integration. The university provides retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance, with optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance and additional retirement plans. For details, visit the UK human resources benefits page (link provided in original posting).

The Gatton College of Business and Economics emphasizes research excellence, has a vibrant PhD program, and offers a range of programs and a 100th anniversary celebration. The college is accredited by AACSB and operates in a modern facility with significant student enrollment growth. The department invites applicants to learn more about the faculty and research areas.

We value well-being and a healthy work environment. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows applicable nondiscrimination laws and provides equal opportunities in all aspects of institutional operations. Candidates may be required to pass pre-employment screenings, including background checks and drug screens.

Required documents include a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Specific Request 1, and Specific Request
2. Optional documents may be submitted as applicable. Open Until Filled:
Yes.

Posting Specific Questions and Applicant Documents sections from the original posting have been preserved in a cleaned format.