Associate or Full Professor of Finance

Bucknell University • Lexington, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting and Financial Management department at Bucknell University’s Freeman College of Management invites applications for a full time, tenure-track faculty position in Finance. The appointment is slated to begin in August 2027. We seek a motivated candidate with a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in finance (or a field appropriate for teaching finance) from an accredited higher education institution. A successful candidate will demonstrate an appreciation of Bucknell's liberal arts tradition and be willing and capable of teaching introductory and upper-level courses in the department's finance major. We expect to hire a senior colleague at the Associate or Professor level, with a short tenure clock. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The teaching load for this position is five course sections per academic year. The successful candidate will also be named as the James & Elizabeth Freeman Professor. This initial appointment into the professorship is for three years and it is renewable. The Freeman College embraces the teacher-scholar model. Our new colleague will have an established record of excellence in teaching, preferably at the undergraduate level, an established record of research, and a commitment to continued contributions in both teaching and scholarship. The Freeman College supports both traditional scholarship and creative scholarship that transcends disciplinary boundaries. Faculty have access to major finance and accounting research databases through the Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) and the Freeman College hosts an investment lab with access to Bloomberg terminals. This position offers a rare opportunity to actively shape a young academic unit. As a senior colleague, you will have a strong voice in setting our strategic trajectory, mentoring junior faculty, and guiding broader curricular development. You will also have room to champion key program initiatives, including our CFA- and CFP-aligned pathways, while helping lay the groundwork for our future growth. The Freeman College, an AACSB-accredited unit, offers innovative professional education within one of the nation's foremost liberal arts universities. We believe that an education that combines technical skills and deep intellectual exploration is the best preparation for thoughtful and capable leaders. Our innovative curriculum and world-class teacher-scholars consistently earn the Freeman College a top 25 ranking in Poets & Quants’ annual survey of undergraduate business programs. We seek faculty members capable of contributing to this mission. The approximately 1000 students in the Freeman College of Management may choose among five majors offered by highly interdisciplinary departments that combine courses in the various disciplines of management with offerings in the arts, humanities, natural and social sciences, and engineering.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in finance (or a field appropriate for teaching finance) from an accredited higher education institution.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of Bucknell's liberal arts tradition.
• Willing and capable of teaching introductory and upper-level courses in the department's finance major.
• Established record of excellence in teaching, preferably at the undergraduate level.
• Established record of research.
• Commitment to continued contributions in both teaching and scholarship.
• Graduate degree (or commensurate professional experience) in a field appropriate for teaching undergraduate finance courses.
• Demonstrate an established a record of teaching excellence.
• Demonstrate a sustained record of scholarly productivity commensurate with an appointment at the Associate or Full Professor rank.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who progress through the interview process will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references, so that confidential letters of reference may be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Teaching introductory and upper-level courses in the department's finance major.
• Contributing to the College's mission of providing a rigorous, experiential education.
• Mentoring junior faculty.
• Guiding broader curricular development.
• Championing key program initiatives, including CFA- and CFP-aligned pathways.
• Laying the groundwork for future growth.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan
• Tuition remission for themselves
• Tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent (for full-time members)
• Various tuition programs for their children (for full-time members)
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• Parental leave
• An employee assistance program
• Fitness center membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree