Assistant Professor, Business and Communication

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota•Winona, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota invites candidates to apply for a full-time, renewable, fixed-term faculty position teaching primarily accounting and finance courses in the Business and Communication Department starting August 2026. The standard teaching load is 22-24 credit hours per contract year, covering the disciplines of accounting, finance, economics, and others. Contributions to Saint Mary’s general education and Honors curriculum may also be included in this position. Classes may include lower-level and upper-level accounting, economics, and finance classes. The position operates within the undergraduate Business and Communication Department in Winona, MN.

Requirements

Doctorate, MBA, or other Master’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
Knowledge and skills in learning strategies, instructional technology, and content delivery.
Strong interest and ability in advising and mentoring students in group and individual settings.
Desire to serve colleagues through multi-disciplinary collaboration and to engage in service to the University and discipline.
Strong record of (or clear potential for) excellence in teaching, advising, and scholarship with a commitment to professional development and improvement.
Strong record of accomplishment in college-level teaching in a full-time or adjunct role.
Support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, CFA, CFP, or related accounting or financial professional certifications are preferred
Professional experience in accounting and/or finance is preferred.
May consider other acceptable equivalent combinations of training and experience.
Individuals with expertise in diverse scholarly and pedagogical approaches and experience mentoring members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.