Anderson University · 1 week ago
Tenure Track Assistant. Professor of Finance
Anderson University Falls School of Business invites applications for a faculty position that includes classroom learning and office availability. The role involves preparing and delivering undergraduate and graduate courses in finance, maintaining expertise in the discipline, and collaborating with faculty to innovate the finance curriculum.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and deliver undergraduate and (if applicable) graduate courses in finance—examples include corporate finance, investments, financial markets, risk management, derivatives, financial modelling, and ethics in finance
Maintain expertise in the discipline of finance, including current professional practice, regulatory trends, and relevant research
Collaborate with faculty colleagues to develop and innovate the finance curriculum and design experiential student experiences, such as student managed investment portfolios, internships, case studies and preparation for Chartered Financial Analyst
Teach a full load of approximately 24 semester credit hours in face-to-face, and possibly hybrid, modalities. May include summer course offerings as approved
Advise and mentor finance majors and minors, including supporting student internships, career placement, certification pathways for CFA, and research, independent study projects
Participate actively in departmental, school, and university committee work, engagement with advisory boards, program assessment, and accreditation processes
Maintain scheduled office hours (minimum eight hours weekly) for student consultation, academic support, and mentoring
Represent the Falls School of Business and Anderson University at relevant professional and academic events, support outreach to business partners and alumni, and contribute to the mission of integrating Christian faith with business education, representing Salt & Light (Romans 12:2; Colossians 3:17, Matthew 5)
Actively engage in scholarship and professional development in finance or business-finance intersection so as to advance the scholarly and practical reputation of the program and school
Qualification
Required
Earned Ph.D. or DBA in Finance or a closely related field from an accredited institution preferred; ABD (All But Dissertation) may be considered for an entry-level rank
Demonstrated effective teaching at the undergraduate level; prior graduate teaching is a plus
Professional finance experience (e.g., corporate finance, investment analysis, risk management, financial institutions) strongly preferred
Evidence of scholarly potential or published research in finance, financial markets, investments, or related fields; willingness to engage in service, assessment, and accreditation activities
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and business/community partners
A collaborative approach and demonstrated initiative in curriculum design, pedagogical innovation, and student mentoring
A vibrant Christian faith consistent with Anderson University's mission: candidates should possess a vitality of Christian experience that is maturing in insight and application; they must commit to the integration of faith and learning and affirm the University's statement of faith and lifestyle expectations
Preferred
CFA Designation or progress toward certificate
Experience advising student managed investment funds or finance clubs
Ability to teach advanced electives in finance analytics, ESG investing, or derivative, structured products
Experience working with business partners for internships, experiential learning, and industry networking
Benefits
Remitted Tuition
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
403B (retirement) with matching contribution
Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life, Long Term Disability
Free Access to Kardatzke Wellness Center
Company
Anderson University
Anderson University provides liberal arts preparation in majors and programs.
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