Finance – Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor (Undergraduate Finance)

Sacred Heart University; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution invites applications for a visiting assistant faculty position in finance, starting August 2025. The role emphasizes teaching undergraduate financial management and corporate finance courses. Ideal candidates will possess a doctorate in finance or a graduate degree with significant business experience, along with a proven track record in teaching. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with students in a dynamic learning environment, contributing to the development of future finance professionals. Join a team committed to academic excellence and innovation in education.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in finance or significant business experience required.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and potential.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in corporate finance.
• Contribute to curricular development and advising students.
• Assist in professional development activities for students.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Financial Management

Corporate Finance

Education

Doctorate in Finance

Graduate Degree with Business Experience

Job description

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As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing.

Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions, and communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 389 Colleges: 2024 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2024 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program; and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance, and theatre.

www.sacredheart.edu

The Jack Welch College of Business & Technology invites applications for one visiting assistant faculty position in the undergraduate finance program starting August 2025. A doctorate in finance or a graduate degree with significant and ongoing business experience is required, along with evidence of excellence in teaching and/or teaching potential. The ideal candidate is expected to teach undergraduate financial management and corporate finance courses, with a preference given to candidates who can demonstrate experience in these areas.

The ideal candidate will be expected to:

• Teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in corporate finance.
• Contribute to curricular development activities.
• Participate in department, school, and university-level services, including advising students.
• Assist in the creation and delivery of curricular and professional development activities relevant for students pursuing careers in corporate finance.

About the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology

SHU’s Jack Welch College of Business & Technology is AACSB-accredited and enrolls over 2,000 students. It is housed on SHU’s West Campus, approximately one mile from the main campus. Opened in Fall 2019 in the former world headquarters of General Electric, the west campus focuses on digital innovation and transforming business in the 21st century. The campus includes state-of-the-art labs, equipment, and studios supporting research on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, financial computation, machine learning, augmented reality/virtual reality, and e-game design.

The Welch College offers undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, Fintech & Analytics, Management, Sports Management, Fashion Marketing, Marketing, and Business Analytics. Its School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) offers undergraduate degrees in Computer Science/Information Technology, Game Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. The college also offers several Master’s programs, including an MBA, MS in Accounting, MS Business Analytics, MS Finance and Investment Management, MS HR Management, MS Digital Marketing, and the Doctorate in Business Administration (Finance). Additionally, the SCSE offers Master of Science programs in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity.

Nearly seventy full-time faculty and eleven staff members bring diverse expertise, holding terminal degrees and advanced training from leading universities. The Welch College is committed to enhancing its reputation, engaging with the business community, raising scholarly profiles, and supporting faculty research and development.

Sacred Heart University values diversity, recognizes individual contributions, and creates an inclusive community that maximizes potential. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates reflecting the wider world in which we live.

How to apply

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Qualified candidates should electronically submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including a list of courses taught, if any), contact information for three referees (finalists will be asked to submit letters), a teaching philosophy statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if any), a research statement, and a sample research paper.

Application materials must be submitted via Sacred Heart University’s online application system. Questions may be directed to Dr. Bridget Lyons.