Specialized Faculty Non-Tenure Track; Department of Finance

The Department of Finance has an opening for teaching-oriented specialized faculty.

Specific areas of instructional teaching needs include risk management/insurance, corporate finance, investment banking, venture capitaland entrepreneurial finance, financial modeling/AI. A background in modeling and data science or experience in applying financial data analytics inthe above contexts are would be highly desirable. Successful candidates must have at least five years of experience in senior leadership positions inthe financial sector, and/or demonstrated excellence in teaching at undergraduate and professional graduate degree programs at an accredited institution.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Clinical Professors/Teaching

Professors/Lecturers/Instructors are expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and engage in activities that maintain faculty qualifications under AACSB guidelines. This may include research for some positions.

Clinical faculty draw on specialized knowledge gained from professional practice. Responsibilities can include delivering an effective and engaging classroom experience, engaging in applied or experiential work that leverages specialized practices in fields the department deems relevant, and publicly engaging with current and potential partners on campus and within the larger business community. Candidates must have at least a masters or equivalent degree and extensive professional experience.

Teaching faculty deliver an effective and engaging classroom experience, publish on topics related to business pedagogy, and engage in related pedagogical activities to make both an instructional impact and a curricular impact within and beyond the department. Candidates must possess a PhD or equivalent terminal degree.

Lecturers deliver an effective and engaging classroom experience and support the department through service responsibilities. Candidates must possess a PhD or equivalent terminal degree.

Instructors deliver an effective and engaging classroom experience and support the department through service responsibilities. Candidates must have at least a master’s degree or equivalent degree and some professional experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Dependent upon level of instruction a Masters or Ph.D degree is required. A minimum of five years of experience in senior leadership positions in the financial sector, and/or demonstrated excellence in teaching at undergraduate and professional graduate degree programs at an accredited institution is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Specific areas of teaching needs include risk management/insurance, corporate finance, investment banking, venture capital and entrepreneurial finance, and financial modeling/AI. A background in modeling and data science or experience in applying financial data analytics in the above contexts are highly desirable.

This is a 100% full-time Academic position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/16/2027. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Thesalary range for this position starts at $120,000. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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