Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance

Nichols College; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichols College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance for August 2025. Responsibilities include teaching, research, curriculum development, and student advising. The candidate should have a Ph.D. or be ABD in a relevant field. The college is AACSB-accredited and values professional development.

Benefits

College governance participation

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) required or ABD.
• Strong research and teaching skills in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide instruction in line with course materials.
• Conduct research in marketing and publish findings.
• Advise students on academic and vocational issues.

Skills

Instruction

Curriculum Development

Research

Student Advising

Education

Doctorate (Ph.D.) or ABD in Economics, Finance, or closely related discipline

Job description

Nichols College: Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance

Job Requirements

Nichols College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance, with a start date of August 2025. The rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Faculty responsibilities include preparing and providing instruction in line with course materials, integrating experiential learning and current economic data into course materials. Course materials include syllabi, homework assignments, handouts, and other teaching materials. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Select and obtain course materials and supplies, such as textbooks, and collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues in the marketing field. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions, and maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. Evaluate and grade students’ classwork, assignments and papers, and compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Stay informed about developments in the field by reading current marketing literature, discussing relevant topics with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences. Conduct research in marketing and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and career issues. Supervise undergraduate and graduate teaching, independent study, internship, and research work. Collaborate with members of the business faculty, and particularly faculty of the marketing program, to improve programs, develop new programs, and provide student access to learning opportunities, such as internships. Participate in College governance, including serving on academic or administrative committees that deal with departmental matters or academic issues, and participate in campus and community events.

Qualifications

Earned doctorate (Ph.D.), or, at minimum, ABD (or foreign equivalent) in Economics, Finance, or closely related discipline required.

College Profile

Nichols College is an AACSB-accredited college of choice for business and leadership education with a distinctive focus on professional development and the pursuit of passion. The picturesque 200-acre campus is in Dudley, Massachusetts, a rural New England community one hour from Boston, Hartford and Providence, and less than three hours from New York City. Founded in 1815, Nichols is a private institution offering a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with 22 concentrations, five Bachelor of Arts degrees, and four graduate degrees, including an MBA, MSA, Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, and Master of Science in Counterterrorism.

Nichols College is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer and encourages women and members of the BIPOC community to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Instructions

Please apply online and include a letter of interest, resume, and teaching statement. References will be requested.