Assistant Professor

Wright State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright State University invites applicants for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Finance, offering a chance to teach undergraduate and MBA students. The successful candidate will engage in scholarly research and contribute to departmental service with a commitment to educational excellence in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. anticipated by the start date.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and engaging a diverse student body.
• Research contributions to refereed journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Financial Management and Financial Services.
• Conduct and publish original research in discipline-based scholarship.
• Engage in departmental governance and student recruitment activities.

Skills

Financial Management

Teaching

Research

Curriculum Development

Education

Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Financial Management or closely related field

Job description

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title

Job Category:

Job Category: Faculty/Instructional

Department

Department School of Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems and Economics

EEO number:

EEO number: 25P210

Position FTE

100%

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate Negotiable

Salary Band:

Salary Band: NA FA

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in Financial Management and Financial Services. Candidate should bring a passion for financial management, and an enthusiasm to teaching our undergraduate and MBA students, performing scholarly research and performing service within the university and the greater community. Candidate will be responsible for courses in our Finance, Financial Services and in our MBA program. The position carries a six (3 hour) course teaching load (3 classes in Fall semester and 3 classes in Spring semester).

The Raj Soin College of Business is nationally accredited ( AACSB ) and offers a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Services, General Business, Human Resource Management, Management, MIS , Marketing and Supply Chain Management; Master’s Degrees in Business Administration, Information Systems, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing Analytics and Insights, and Social and Applied Economics.

The Raj Soin College of Business invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. Successful candidates should be committed to growing the programs, excellence in teaching, service to the student and university, professional growth, research, and scholarship. This position will be expected to actively participate in and support accreditation processes and participate in the development of new programs. The ideal candidate has a background in Finance, such as The Raj Soin College of Business invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. Successful candidates will have a strong background in Financial Management and its applications in areas of, but not limited to Fundamentals of Financial Management, Banking, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Investments, FinTech, Financial Performance Management, Organizational Development and Change. Candidate will be responsible for adding and managing curriculum in finance, financial services and our MBA program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Financial Management or closely related field anticipated by the start date.
• Must meet the AACSB classification of Scholarly Academic during the pre-tenure period.

Preferred Qualifications

• FinTech, Quantative, Financial Management, Banking, or Real Money Investment

• Knowledge of AI in finance discipline
• CFA certification

• Real-world expertise in relevant areas of business will be considered. Preference will be given to faculty with teaching, consulting, defense, or corporate experience in one or more of the following areas defense finance, finance institutions. financial planning, fintech.

Essential Functions and percent of time:

Essential function: Teaching- 40%

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in support of the mission and goals of Raj Soin College of Business ( RSCOB ); deliver instruction and maintain a learning environment consistent with the highest standards of the profession; have a commitment to the development and execution of experiential learning

• Introduce new teaching techniques, evaluate student progress, and engage and motivate students through interactive techniques, experiential learning and other innovative teaching practices

• Maintain a minimum of (4) regular office hours (with a maximum of thirty (30) minutes per credit hour) per week, spread out over at least two (2) days; ensure these office hours occur at times that meet the reasonable needs of the students and advisees; must also have the ability to meet with students outside of these regularly scheduled office hours, either in-person or virtually; ensuring effective and timely communication with students

• Participate in the development and implementation of new programs initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes and the overall quality of the business school, including new course development, curriculum development, and assurance of learning.

• Incorporate business analytics and artificial Intelligence into teaching of the finance disciple

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with students, advising and mentoring them as they progress through their studies

• An innovative and collaborative educator with the capacity to foster student success, both within the classroom and in mentoring relationships, with a demonstrated capacity to engage individuals across a spectrum of backgrounds, ages, levels of experience, and career aspirations. Applicants are expected to provide evidence of teaching excellence and demonstrated success with a diverse and multicultural student body

• Assist in the development and implementation of course learning outcomes, curriculum maps, resource guides, textbooks, syllabi templates, and updated course materials; includes region specific coursework as desired

Scholarship/Research- 40%

• Conduct and publish original, discipline-based scholarship in refereed journals to enable ongoing classification as “Scholarly Academic” under the guidelines of AACSB International

• Maintain an active research agenda
- Share expertise with the academic and business communities through presentations, articles published in the trade press, white papers, etc.

Service – 20%

• Engage in shared governance at the departmental level
• Actively pursue the recruitment, retention, and success of students; attend and support a recruitment, retention or outreach event each semester
• Regularly attend departmental meetings
• Demonstrate active engagement and productive leadership in service activities that support and further the mission, goals and strategic plans of the department, college, or university
• Create and provide oversight of program/industry advisory boards
• Represent the program in regional campus meetings, special events, open houses, and orientations
- Leverage professional networks and create local events to increase program, college, & University brand

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:

Working Conditions

On campus office environment.

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources .

Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Date

Posting Date 06/02/2025

First Consideration Date:

First Consideration Date: 09/01/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

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• * Do you or will you meet the AACSB classification of Scholarly Academic during the pre-tenure period?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you or will you have a Ph.D. or other terminal doctorate degree anticipated by start date?
  • Yes
  • No
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