Description
The Department of Finance at Western Kentucky University invites applications for a faculty position in Finance in the Gordon Ford College of Business for Fall 2026. We are seeking qualified candidates for either:
1. Assistant Professor of Finance - Primary teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in corporate finance and investments with availability in the banking or financial planning area, depending upon interest. This position involves both teaching and research responsibilities.
2. Pedagogical Assistant Professor of Finance - Primary teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in corporate finance and investments with availability in the banking or financial planning area, depending upon interest. This position focuses exclusively on teaching excellence with a 12-credit hour per semester teaching load and no research responsibilities.
With the filling of this position, there will be nine full-time faculty in the Department of Finance. This faculty position will be a vital part of a growing program within the Gordon Ford College of Business. We are seeking candidates demonstrating evidence of their ability to provide leadership on curriculum development and student success in Finance.
About Western Kentucky University and the Gordon Ford College of Business - Western Kentucky University aspires to be the university of choice for faculty and staff who are dedicated to helping advance academic excellence. True to its spirit, WKU offers an inviting, nurturing, and challenging work environment, which is responsive to the needs of a multifaceted and ambitious learning community. WKU's main campus is located on a hill overlooking the city of Bowling Green (population est. 70,000) and is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful in the nation. In addition, WKU serves the communities of Elizabethtown/Fort Knox, Glasgow and Owensboro through its regional campuses. We invite you to consider WKU as a place where your academic and professional dreams can be realized.
The Gordon Ford College of Business at Western Kentucky University is AACSB accredited in Business as well as Accounting. The GFCB is housed in brand-new Amy & David Chandler Hall-- a 113,000 square-foot modern building-- that just opened in Fall 2025. There are approximately 2,400 undergraduate and 190 graduate majors in the Gordon Ford College of Business.
Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at https://www.wku.edu/about/
Requirements
For Assistant Professor of Finance:
- Doctorate in Finance or a related field required. ABDs near completion will also be considered.
- Evidence of engaged teaching and research potential required.
For Pedagogical Assistant Professor of Finance:
- Master’s degree in finance or a related field required. Doctorate in finance or a related field will also be considered.
- Minimum of three years of relevant professional work experience in finance, banking, or related industries.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness or strong potential for teaching excellence.
- Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education and student success.
