Professional Lecturer in Finance

Position Title:

Professional Lecturer in Finance

Rank:
Professional Lecturer (term position)

Discipline:
Finance

Department/School:

Department of Economics and Finance, School of Management

Salary/Pay Rate:

$100,000 - $120,000

Job Summary:

The disciplinary focus for this lectureship is finance, with an emphasis on investments. The successful candidate will teach a 4-4 load (four sections of introduction to finance, investments, or other finance-related courses per semester).

The ideal candidate is passionate about conveying key concepts and current trends in finance, and can help prepare students to succeed in their chosen profession. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience related to investments and financial literacy.

We are seeking faculty members excited to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in finance and related subjects. The successful candidate will have qualifications and professional experience in the field of finance. This is a teaching-focused role. Service expectations for this position include oversight of our financial literacy program. The School of Management will be accepting applications immediately for this term position.

We welcome candidates who will place a strong emphasis on quality teaching in a small classroom setting. Our typical class size is fewer than 25 students. The expected course load for this position is 24 credits per year (4-4 load).

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in business or closely related field, and extensive graduate study or professional experience related to finance. Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience outside of academia.

Essential Functions:

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Maintaining an active research agenda or significant professional activities that maintain connection to the finance profession.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral degree, or significant progress towards a doctoral degree, from an AACSB-accredited school is a plus, but not required.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

* Unlimited paid sick time.

* 14+ paid holidays per year.

* Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).

* Life insurance.

* Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.

* 403(b) defined contribution plan:

* First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.

* University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.

* Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year
7. Remains 1% thereafter.

* Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.

* 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity - Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.

* Tuition Benefits:

* Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.

* University pays 100% tuition only.

* Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

* Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

The AACSB-accredited Marist School of Management, which includes majors in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, and Economics is a leader in teaching students to develop the skills to succeed in today's global business community. Business administration students can concentrate in marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, management, or international business. The School of Management offers three graduate degrees: an online Master of Business Administration program, online Master of Public Administration, and an online Master of Science in Professional Accountancy.

The Department of Management and the School of Management are committed to advancing an inclusive climate.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community.

Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational…