Instructor of Finance - Temporary

Instructor of Finance - 1 Year Temporary

Campus

Title:

Instructor of Finance

State

Title:

Instructor

Department:
Accounting and Finance

Job Code: HA2000

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Funding:

Bargaining Unit: MSCA

Job Type: Full-Time Temporary

Timeframe:
Academic Year

Shift: Regular Day Shift

Regular Days Off:
Saturday and Sunday

Supervision Received:
Reports directly to the chair of the Accounting and Finance Department

Supervision Exercised:
None

Salary: $78,000 - $80,000 (salary commensurate with education and experience)

Westfield State University (WSU) seeks to hire a one-year temporary visiting instructor of Finance to support the BS in Finance degree offered by the Department of Accounting and Finance within the College of Professional Studies.

• Teach courses such as Personal Financial Planning, Financial Management, and potentially Risk Management and Insurance.
• Contribute to strengthening the Finance major.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a multidisciplinary faculty environment.
• Engage in service to the university and department through committee participation, campus activities, and other opportunities.
• Advise students on course selection and academic/career goals.

• Required:
• Hold an MBA with a concentration in Finance, MSc in Finance, or PhD in Finance.
• Have prior teaching experience at the college level.
• Preferred:
• A commitment to undergraduate teaching.
• Flexibility to teach a broad range of finance-related courses in the future.
• Willingness to incorporate themes of race, class, gender, indigeneity, and historically marginalized communities into teaching, service, and scholarship.

• Health Insurance:
  Westfield State offers HMO, POS, and PPO-type plans; coverage begins on the first of the month following hire.
• Retirement:
  Eligible employees participate in the MA State Employee Retirement System with a 10‑year vesting period or an optional retirement plan with a 5% employer match.
• Tuition Waivers & Discounts:
  Eligible employees, spouses, and dependent children receive reduced tuition at Massachusetts state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
• Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays plus vacation, personal and sick leave benefits.

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations. Contact Human Resources at (413) 572–8809 for accommodations.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant.