What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Business Administration (Finance) position at Aquinas College?
Aquinas College invites applications for a 1-year visiting (renewable) or tenure-track position in the Business Administration department, starting Spring or Fall of 2027. We seek an individual with an understanding of Liberal Arts, and a practitioner focus, with corporate finance experience, who can teach primarily undergraduate courses and an occasional graduate level course.
Candidates should be formally credentialed in Finance, and have an interest in, and be able to teach, a variety of business finance courses at the introductory, intermediate and advanced levels. Subjects to include, but not limited to Financial Management, Advanced Finance, Personal Finance, Investments, Entrepreneurial finance, and International finance. This position may also support the dual enrollment and graduate programs by teaching 200- and 500-level finance course as needed.
The successful candidate will teach three courses (12-credits) per semester on a 9-month contract. Minimum required qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Business or Finance (Ph.D. preferred), a demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness, relevant research, professional activities and a successful track record of industry experience that is relevant to the field of business finance, including holding position(s) in senior leadership.
To apply, start by completing the online application, and include complete curriculum vitae, cover letter, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will be immediate and ongoing until the position is filled.
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Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values: Faith, Learning, Service and Community.
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