Visiting Assistant Professor, Finance

The Department of Finance in the Kansas State University College of Business is seeking applications for a non-tenure track, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance anticipated to start August 2026 with a one-year appointment. The candidate will be primarily responsible for teaching and service activities in the College of Business, with resources available to continue their research activities.

Teaching: The desired area of teaching expertise is investments. The individual selected will teach investment courses as a regular part of their teaching assignment anticipated to be two sections in the fall semester and two sections in the spring semester. In addition, the individual should be able to teach in a supplementary area such as corporate finance or financial modeling.

Service: The individual selected will also be expected to demonstrate a commitment to collegiality and shared governance. As a part of this role, the individual will undertake service for the benefit of the department or college, such as advising a student organization, participating in academic events, engaging with students, and/or serving on departmental or college committees as needed.

Research: While the primary focus is instructional, the College provides a supportive environment for scholarly activity to publish in high-quality academic journals in finance or other related areas. The College maintains subscriptions to several major databases through the WRDS platform.

Our goal is to provide excellent undergraduate and graduate degree programs that will prepare students to become successful business professionals in a rapidly evolving and interconnected workplace. The College's comparative advantage derives from a strong, supportive family culture, a talented and well-qualified student population, a faculty committed to high-quality research and teaching, dedicated staff, and strong support from alumni and the business community.

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off - vacation, sick and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hr/benefits.

Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, KS, in the rolling Flint Hills, approximately 100 miles west of Kansas City. Manhattan has a population of over 53,000 residents, and student enrollment at KSU is nearly 22,000 students. The surrounding area offers excellent opportunities for outdoor activities, including camping, boating, hunting, fishing, hiking, and biking. Mainly due to the university's influence, cultural and sporting events are at a level of frequency and quality unheard of by most cities this size. Furthermore, Manhattan offers affordable housing, robust elementary, middle, and high school programs, and a crime rate that is half the national average. In short, Manhattan offers a variety of urban amenities yet retains the best qualities of a small university town. For more information, visit our website at cba.ksu.edu.

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Finance or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited Business School.

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior university teaching experience in Finance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Related professional work experience.
• Demonstrated potential for high quality teaching.
• Willingness to contribute to the service mission of the department and college.
• Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with students, alumni, and external partners to enhance academic and professional development opportunities.
• A research record of publications in top academic journals and presentations at national academic conferences.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of Application (Cover Letter) explaining why you are interested in this role and how your prior education and experiences prepare you for this role
• Resume / Curriculum Vita (CV)
• Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Application Window

Applications close on: 5/25/2026

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.