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Institution The University of South Dakota
Working Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance
Posting Number F01751P
Department USD-School of Business
Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion
Posting Text
The University of South Dakota's Beacom School of Business seeks applications for a visiting assistant professor in finance beginning in Fall 2026.
The Beacom School of Business is the flagship business school in South Dakota and the region with its programs consistently receiving high national rankings from institutions such as U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review and others. The Beacom School of Business' state-of-the-art Ellis Finance and Analytics Lab provides faculty and students the opportunity for research and business analysis utilizing Bloomberg terminals. Faculty in finance offer an undergraduate major and a specialization in the MBA program. The Finance major has experienced significant growth and is one of the schools largest majors. Job placement for graduates is excellent.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate courses in finance. The faculty member is expected to provide an outstanding educational experience to students through classroom teaching, mentorship, and student activities outside the classroom. Duties include outstanding teaching, scholarly research, and service for the Department, University, profession, and broader community. The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes on the main campus in Vermillion, online, and occasionally in Sioux Falls, SD.
Responsibilities:
- Teach both undergraduate and graduate classes in finance with annual teaching load of eighteen (18) credit hours (typically, six classes). Courses may include Managerial Finance, Advanced Corporate Finance, Commercial Bank Management, and other finance courses.
- The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes on our Vermillion campus, Sioux Falls campus and online.
- Bring a unique and innovative educational experience to students through both classroom teaching and mentorship.
- Engage in related scholarly research and service for the Department, profession, and broader community.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in finance or a closely related field from an AACSB-International accredited business school is required, although ABDs with successful defense by start date will be considered.
Record of, or potential for, contribution to the scholarship of finance.
Proficiency in oral and written communication.
Preferred Qualifications Degrees from AACSB-International accredited business school are preferred. Candidates with work experience are preferred.
Closing Date Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Contact Applicants MUST complete application through the University of South Dakota's on-line application process found at: .
Applicants are required to provide:
Cover Letter- letter of application
Curriculum vitae
Graduate Transcripts- College transcripts (copies accepted) showing highest degree earned
Other- Recent teaching evaluations
Reference List - contact information for three references (please include e-mail addresses and current telephone numbers).
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For application assistance or accommodation, call 605-677-5671
Posting Date 10/22/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 11/21/2025
Advertised Salary commensurate with qualifications
Duration of the Term 9 months
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Appointment Percent 100
Tenure Status Term
Proposed Rank Assistant Professor
Work Hours
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Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
The University of South Dakota is a comprehensive; liberal-arts-based state institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students. Basic and professional programs are available in the Beacom School of Business, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Education, College of Fine Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Beacom School of Business is the leading business school in South Dakota and the region offering students a quality business education that goes beyond expectations. Our alumni have become global leaders in such fields as accounting, finance, economics, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, business analytics and health services administration. The school offers multiple undergraduate majors in both Vermillion and Sioux Falls, including marketing, finance, accounting, management, human resources, health services administration, business administration, business analytics, supply chain management, and economics, as well as Master of Business Administration, Master of Accountancy, and Master of Science in Business Analytics degrees in Vermillion as well as online. Excellence in teaching is our expectation, both in the classroom and in mentoring and advising students outside of class. We deliver an innovative curriculum using the newest instructional methods. The Accounting Department expects strong faculty involvement outside the classroom through interaction with its Beta Alpha Psi chapter and nationally-recognized internship program.
The Beacom School of Business boasts:

• accreditation by the AACSB International, placing Beacom School of Business among 6% of business schools similarly accredited worldwide.

• an online MBA program ranked #23 in the "Top 25" programs by Princeton Review

• more than $400,000 in scholarships to business students awarded each year

• strong corporate relationships providing excellent career opportunities for our graduates

Please visit our website at for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
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