Assistant Professor of Finance

Financial Management Association International; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable institution of higher education in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking an Assistant Professor to join their Kearney & Company Department of Accounting and Finance. The ideal candidate will teach finance courses both in-person and online, provide mentorship to students, and engage in scholarly research. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Finance or a related field from an AACSB accredited school. This position emphasizes a commitment to quality education and student development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or D.B.A. from an AACSB accredited institution.
• Commitment to quality teaching.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach traditional and online finance courses.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
• Engage in scholarly research and publish.

Skills

Teaching financial management

Mentorship

Research and publication

Engagement in service activities

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Finance or related field

M.S. or M.B.A. (for non-tenure track)

Job description

Position Overview

The William G. McGowan School of Business at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking an individual to join our Kearney & Company Department of Accounting and Finance during an exciting time of growth and new opportunities. This appointment is for a position at the Assistant Professor level, starting August 2026, with the possibility of summer teaching.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach both traditional and online courses in financial management, corporate finance, financial markets, financial modeling, international finance, analytics and/or other areas to help propel students successfully into the finance industry.

Research, Service, and Mentorship

The successful candidate will also advise undergraduate students; provide engaged mentorship to undergraduate students; engage in scholarly research, including publishing; engage in multidisciplinary collaborations; and participate in service activities within the department, college, university, and profession and support the Holy Cross Mission and Catholic identity of the College.

About King’s College

King’s College is a Catholic institution of higher education animated and guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross. King’s pursues excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship through a rigorous core curriculum, major programs across the liberal arts and sciences, nationally accredited professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and personal attention to student formation in a nurturing community. The College is located in downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes applications from people of traditionally under-represented groups. Further information about King’s can be found at www.kings.edu. EOE.

Tenure‑track Position Qualifications

Required Qualifications for Tenure Track Position: Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Finance or related field from an AACSB accredited College or University qualified to teach within the discipline of Finance. Commitment to quality teaching and engaged mentorship for student growth. Commitment to the mission of King’s College and the William G. McGowan School of Business.

Non‑Tenure‑track Position Consideration

The College will also consider candidates with ten years of high-level experience in finance who hold an M.S. or M.B.A for a non‑tenure track position. All candidates for a non‑tenure track position must demonstrate compelling evidence of excellence in teaching, potential for successful research and publication, professional experience in the field, and a record of membership in relevant professional organizations. A commitment to the mission of King’s College and the William G. McGowan School of Business.