C26-039 Assistant Professor of Finance

[C26-039]

Assistant Professor

Department of Finance

Central Connecticut State University (Central) invites applications to join the Finance Department in the School of Business as a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor. We seek applicants passionate about preparing the next generation of business professionals by empowering students for success in the workforce.

As we recently celebrated 175 years of academic excellence and innovation, we invite you to be a part of our mission lore the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students and the broader community; please visit Central Connecticut State University to learn more.

Central Connecticut State University’s School of Business is an accredited member of AACSB International-The Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Only six percent of business programs worldwide have attained this prestigious distinction. The School of Business provides high-quality, affordable, and accessible educational programs for undergraduate and graduate students from Central Connecticut and the greater Northeast region.

The Finance Department is housed within Central Connecticut State University’s School of Business and is committed to providing students with high-quality, career-focused education that integrates academic knowledge with real-world application. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that includes a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance with a general finance concentration and a financial planning concentration, as well as a minor in personal financial planning.

The B.S. in Finance with financial planning concentration at Central is registered and regulated by the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards, making it the first CFP Board-registered financial planning program in Connecticut.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual seeking a rewarding academic career that supports work-life balance and who is passionate about challenging, motivating, and encouraging students in pursuit of their educational and professional goals. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and student success. Key responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in financial planning and finance, maintaining an active program of scholarly research, supporting student growth and professional development, engaging with the broader community, and serving the department, School of Business, University, and profession.

The new hire is expected to actively involved in our CFP Board-registered financial planning program.

Represented by the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP), full-time faculty enjoy a collegial governance system that embodies the values and principles of shared governance, mutual respect, and professionalism.

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

• All applicants must possess a doctoral degree in financial planning or finance or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Special Notes: ABD candidates may be considered upon evidence of anticipated completion by June 30, 2027.

• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching in the field of financial planning or finance or a closely related discipline at a college or university.
• Demonstrated AACSB Scholarly Academic record of current and relevant scholarship and activities related to the field.

Ideal Candidate

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Relevant professional credentials or certifications, such as CFP®…