Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Finance

Financial Management Association International; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barney School of Business, University of Hartford, seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in finance beginning August 2027. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and service to support a diverse, data-driven business environment.

The appointee will teach graduate and undergraduate courses across online and in-person modalities and may teach Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, and General Finance.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., DBA, or ABD in Finance (AACSB) by Aug 2027.
• College-level teaching experience as instructor of record.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and service as part of tenure-track expectations.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at undergrad and graduate levels in finance.
• Pursue an active research agenda and publish in peer-reviewed venues.
• Contribute to service at department, school, and university levels; engage in recruitment and retention activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online teaching

Industry experience

Education

PhD/DBA/ABD in Finance

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Job description

The Barney School of Business at the University of Hartford is seeking to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in finance beginning August 2027. Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarly research, and service, and to contribute to the school's mission of preparing students for successful careers in a diverse and data-driven business environment.

The successful candidate will teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate level across online and in person modalities. Teaching responsibilities include Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, and General Finance at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates are expected to pursue an active research agenda, and participate in service activities at the department, school, and university level.

The successful applicant will ordinarily teach courses in Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, and General Finance, but these may vary based on departmental needs. The candidate should also be prepared to teach general business courses as needed and may have the opportunity to teach general education and interdisciplinary courses. Many graduate courses are delivered in online, face-to-face, and hybrid formats, and faculty are expected to teach effectively across modalities while incorporating current technologies and innovative pedagogical approaches. An active scholarly/research/artistic agenda with peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or other accomplishments are expected for successful tenure and promotion. Service to the department, college, and university typically includes advising students, contributing to student recruitment and retention, and service to the profession. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence, which the University defines as an unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant campus community where every student, staff member, and faculty colleague feels deeply rooted, empowered to flourish, and inspired to achieve their highest potential.

Required:

• Ph.D. , DBA, or ABD (expected completion 8/16/2027) in Finance, or Financial Economics from an AACSB accredited institution
• College-level teaching experience as instructor of record
  

Preferred:

• 2-3 years of academic experience
• Industry work experience
• Proficiency in Bloomberg Terminal
• Experience with online teaching