Assistant Professor of Practice

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Finance. This position emphasizes teaching in financial planning and finance curriculum. Candidates should hold at least a Bachelor’s degree, with significant professional or teaching experience, and must be a CFP® professional. Responsibilities include teaching four courses each semester and engaging in service assignments. The position is available starting Fall 2026 and requires a criminal conviction check.

Qualifications

• Significant professional and/or teaching experience required.
• Expertise or experience to teach courses in financial planning and finance curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses each semester at undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
• Perform service assignments to advance the program.
• Occasional travel to professional conferences required.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Financial Planning Expertise

Professional Certifications (CFP)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Job Description

Department of Finance in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice, dependent on qualifications and experience, to teach in the financial planning and finance curriculum. The academic‑year position is available beginning Fall 2026 at the Blacksburg campus.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or higher in finance, financial planning, business or a related field. Significant professional and/or teaching experience. CFP® professional required. Candidates must have the expertise or experience to teach courses in both the financial planning and finance curriculum.

Preferred Qualifications

CFA, CPA, ChFC, CLU, or other appropriate designations are valued.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime.

Appointment Type

Restricted.

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience.

Hours per week

40.

Review Date

March 1, 2026 – open until filled.

Additional Information

The selected candidate will teach four courses each semester at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels and perform service assignments, including advancing the program through partnerships with the profession, donors, and alumni. Occasional travel to attend professional conferences and meetings is required. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

Accommodation Contact

For individuals with a disability seeking an accommodation, please contact Jessica Linkous at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.