Hans Storr Professor - Finance

The Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites outstanding scholars to apply for the Hans Storr Professorship in Finance at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. 

The qualified candidate will hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Finance or a related field, with specialization in Corporate Finance or Investments.  Required qualifications also include an outstanding research record, evidence of teaching excellence, and demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively within the university and the business community.  Preference will be given to candidates who are nationally and/or internationally recognized for leadership in finance research.  The Hans Storr Professor's primary responsibilities will be to provide outstanding research and teaching leadership in the School, guide doctoral students, as well as cultivate and maintain effective linkages to the business community.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a premier public metropolitan university committed to academic excellence.  One of the nation’s top 115 research universities, UWM has earned the highest rating for a research institution referred to as a R1 rating from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.  Located in the commercial and industrial hub of Wisconsin, the campus is in a pleasant residential neighborhood only a few blocks from Lake Michigan.  The Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business has been continuously accredited since 1970 by AACSB International and the Accounting program is separately accredited by AACSB.  Additionally, our MBA and undergraduate programs are recognized regionally and nationally for excellence.  Further information is available at our Web site: http://www.lubar.uwm.edu/

Candidates seeking consideration must apply at https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/24558 and submit application materials electronically to include: cover letter; curriculum vitae describing educational background, research, work experience, publications, along with a list of courses taught, a statement of teaching and research interest, and teaching evaluations. Also provide a list of three references with contact information including postal addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers with your application. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.  However, applications received after February 14, 2017, may not receive consideration. 

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an AA/EEO employer committed to increasing diversity in recruitment and retention and advancing our University as an inclusive campus.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.  Under Wisconsin’s open records law, request for confidentiality will be honored, except that the names and titles of all finalists must be disclosed upon request.  All finalists for this position will require a criminal records review consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.  For information relating to the UWM Campus Security Report, see www.cleryact.uwm.edu or contact the Office of Student Life at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Questions about this position should be directed to: Dr. Yong-Cheol Kim at 414-229-4997/ ykim@uwm.edu