Assistant Professor - Finance

Assistant Professor - Finance

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Full-Time Faculty

Job Number

BGSU01947

Division

Dean of Business

Department

Accounting/MIS - Faculty

Opening Date

09/04/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

The Department of Accounting and Finance invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance, beginning August 2027. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching and research interests in financial planning and wealth management. This position is a full-time, renewable 9-month appointment.

Information about Program and College

As a vital part of Bowling Green State University, the Schmidthorst College of Business is dedicated to driving economic and cultural vitality in northwestern Ohio and beyond. Recently re-accredited by AACSB, our college exemplifies the highest standards in business education. Our state-of-the-art facility, the Maurer Center, provides an inspiring environment for learning and collaboration, equipped with cutting-edge technology and resources. We are focused on innovating our curriculum and empowering our students to reach their goals through our integration of Life Design to reimaging our core curriculum, our student-centered approach has resulted in a significant increase in our undergraduate program over the past two years. Our online MBA program, ranked #1 in Ohio by Poets & Quants, demonstrates our commitment to delivering superior, flexible education tailored to the needs of modern professionals.

The Department of Accounting and Finance offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Specialization and a Minor in Finance or in Insurance & Risk Management, with a total undergraduate enrollment of more than 500. Within the Finance specialization, the Department also offers the Financial Planning Concentration, which has been registered with the U.S. CFP Board of Standards since 1998, and the Financial Analyst Concentration, recognized as the CFA Institutes University Affiliated Program (UAP). More information on the department can be found at: https://www.bgsu.edu/business/departments-and-programs/finance.html.

The Schmidthorst College of Business emphasizes innovative teaching, research, and community engagement. We foster a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge, and achievements support the region, state, and nation. We value and support high-quality research that advances theory and practice and support publications in leading journals. Our strong connections with the business community ensure that our curriculum remains relevant and impactful, preparing our graduates to thrive in a competitive global market.

As a Public University for the Public Good, Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, and 57 master's programs. A focus on promoting research, scholarship, and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.

Guided by Forward, BGSU's strategic plan, the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fourth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience.

Essential Functions

• Teach and develop undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses in general finance, financial planning and wealth management
• Conduct high-quality scholarly research leading to publications in high-quality peer-reviewed finance journals
• Provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and community
• Contribute to the continued development and advancement of the departments Financial Planning Concentration and related initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Finance from an AACSB accredited university, or in a related discipline, earned by the date of appointment

Preferred Qualifications

• CFP (Certified Financial Planner) certification
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
• Experience integrating sophisticated AI agent skills into teaching and research
• Strong potential to contribute to the Department of Accounting and Finance programs and initiatives, as well as to the missions of the Schmidthorst College of Business and Bowling Green State University

Additional Information

Application Materials Required

• Cover letter
• Full curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement
• Research statement, including examples of published/working papers
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews.

Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.

BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.

Application Deadline

Screening of applicants will begin October 5, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive and commensurate with candidate's experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.

Further Information

Questions should be directed to Dr. Mingsheng Li (mli@bgsu.edu), Professor of Finance and Search Committee Chair, Department of Accounting and Finance, Schmidthorst College of Business, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Benefits

Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.

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