Asst or Assoc Prof of Business Admin - Financial Planning​/Finance

Job Description

Bemidji State University (BSU) invites qualified applicants to join our team as a Fixed‑Term Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Administration and Financial Planning / Finance
. This position is primarily teaching‑focused with expectations for student engagement and reasonable expectations for scholarly/professional activity.

• Leading and developing the Financial Planning Program at BSU and supporting its advancement toward CFP Board Registered status.
• Developing an internship program with corporate donors and finance professionals for student enrichment.
• Teaching undergraduate courses in Financial Planning and Corporate Finance, including:
  Financial Management, Real Estate, Risk Management and Insurance, Behavioral Investing and Portfolio Management.
• Contributing to scholarship, advising students, and performing other faculty duties.
• Designing and delivering courses for on‑campus and online platforms.
• Advising and supporting students’ academic progress.
• Contributing to a collegial and supportive environment that advances departmental goals, including curriculum development and assessment.
• Engaging in interdisciplinary teaching and supporting BSU’s Shared Fundamental Values.
• Assisting with programmatic accreditation.

Salary Range

Depends on Qualifications ($64,963 – $188,620)

• Master’s degree (including an MBA) in Finance, Financial Planning, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution. ABD and doctoral candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching and student development.
• Ability to teach in multiple modalities (online, HyFlex/Multimodal, and in‑person) or a willingness to develop these skills.
• Interest in and commitment to diverse cultures and populations.
• Strong interest in engaging with business and industry to ensure courses remain current and career‑relevant.

• PhD or DBA in Financial Planning, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification.
• Industry experience in Financial Planning.
• Industry experience or research expertise in AI, GenAI, or related areas.
• Experience teaching Financial Planning and Finance courses.
• Experience coaching and mentoring students.
• Experience guiding a financial planning program through CFP Board registration.
• Demonstrated history of building relationships with business and industry.
• Commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti‑racism.

• Must be lawfully able to accept employment in the United States. The University does not offer H1‑B sponsorship.
• Official transcripts must be provided to Human Resources upon hire.
• Employment is covered by the Inter‑Faculty Organization collective bargaining agreement.
• Faculty who drive on business will be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement and comply with vehicle safety criteria.
• BSU and NTC are tobacco‑free workplaces.

Full time, One‑Year Fixed‑Term

No

• Cover letter addressing required qualifications and specific interest in working at Bemidji State University.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
• Student‑teacher evaluations (if applicable).
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

Young Seob Son, Search Committee Chair;
Professor School of Business
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If you have general questions about this posting or submitting an application, contact Mary Miller ler.

Statement of Notice

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Megan Zothman, Campus Human Resources Officer & Title IX Coordinator
Email:
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Zothman
Phone: (218) 755‑2502
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