Assistant Professor-Fixed Term

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced educator to teach a cutting-edge course on Artificial Intelligence for Business and Finance. This role involves exploring the transformative impact of Generative AI and Large Language Models on finance, discussing their ethical implications, and enhancing financial inclusion. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Mathematics or Financial Economics and be passionate about teaching and research. Join a dynamic department that is at the forefront of integrating technology with finance education, and help shape the future of financial analysis and strategy.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics or Financial Economics required.
• Experience in research and teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach the course on Artificial Intelligence for Business and Finance.
• Review recent developments in AI and its applications in finance.

Skills

Mathematics

Machine Learning

Quantitative Finance

Finance Education

Python

Education

Doctorate in Mathematics

Doctorate in Financial Economics

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Finance is seeking an individual with a solid background in Mathematics, Machine Learning, and Quantitative Finance to teach the “Artificial Intelligence for Business and Finance” class.

This course reviews recent developments in the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a specific focus on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) for business and finance applications, summarizes its practical applications, provides examples of the latest Generative AI tools, and demonstrates that Generative AI can revolutionize data analysis in industry and academia. It addresses how these cutting-edge technologies (Gen AI and LLM) reshape traditional financial topics, such as asset pricing, financial intermediation, investment strategies, and behavioral finance. It will also focus on understanding how Gen AI and LLM modeling brings forward ethical implications, benefits financial inclusion, and enhances regulatory and policy changes.

Required Degree

Doctorate - Mathematics or Financial Economics

Minimum Requirements

PhD in Mathematics or Financial Economics and experience in research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A strong understanding of Finance and Finance education is essential.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with teaching Python is a plus.

Required Application Materials

Please apply with:

1. cover letter
2. CV
3. three letters of reference

Review of Applications Begins On

04/10/2025

Website

https://broad.msu.edu/finance/