Tenure-Track Finance Professor | Experiential Teaching

Alvernia University; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

20 paid holidays

Tuition remission

On-campus wellness

Employee meal plan

Job summary

Alvernia University, a comprehensive private university in Reading, PA, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance beginning Spring 2027 or Fall 2027, as negotiated. The Header School of Business offers a Finance major and seeks a scholar-practitioner to grow the program.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Finance or related field, a commitment to teaching excellence, and a defined research agenda, with teaching across traditional day, online, and hybrid

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Finance or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement.
• Ability to integrate diverse pedagogical approaches in various learning environments.
• Defined research agenda and evidence of scholarly potential.
• Commitment to service within the department, university, and broader community.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses in traditional day, accelerated adult, online, and hybrid formats.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and departmental initiatives.
• Engage in service to the department, college, and university consistent with Alvernia’s mission.
• Commitment to high-impact teaching practices such as experiential learning, service learning, and action research.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Student engagement

Diverse pedagogy

Service orientation

Education

Ph.D. in Finance or related field

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Job description

Alvernia University, a comprehensive private university in Reading, PA, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance beginning Spring 2027 or Fall 2027, as negotiated. The Header School of Business offers a Finance major and seeks a scholar-practitioner to grow the program.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Finance or related field, a commitment to teaching excellence, and a defined research agenda, with teaching across traditional day, online, and hybrid