Clinical or Teaching Professor of Finance
About The Position
The Department of Finance at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, seeks to hire up to three non-tenure-track faculty members beginning in August 2027. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. The faculty will support curriculum needs across corporate finance, investments, financial institutions, FinTech, Wealth Management, and related areas. Teaching will be predominantly at the undergraduate level, with potential opportunities to teach graduate courses. The department seeks candidates committed to excellent teaching in rigorous courses that incorporate experiential elements, including case discussions and projects presented to industry partners or alumni. Candidates should also be open to service commitments required of teaching and clinical faculty, such as mentoring students, serving on department or school committees, and managing corporate partner relationships. This is a term position; the term length will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation beyond that term depends on university need, performance, and/or funding availability. Successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies is required.
Requirements
- A minimum of a master’s degree in finance or a closely related field by the time of hiring.
- Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
- Submit a vita, teaching evaluations when applicable, and names of at least three references as part of the application.
- At least three reference letters must be emailed directly by reference providers to [email protected].
Nice To Haves
- A PhD in finance is preferred.
- Applications are encouraged from experienced teaching professors, recent Ph.D. graduates, Ph.D. candidates who will complete their degree before August 2027, and individuals with terminal degrees and substantial industry experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach predominantly undergraduate courses, with potential opportunities to teach graduate courses.
- Deliver excellent teaching across rigorous courses incorporating experiential elements such as case discussions and projects presented to industry partners or alumni.
- Support curriculum needs across corporate finance, investments, financial institutions, FinTech, Wealth Management, and related areas.
- Contribute to service commitments, which may include mentoring students, serving on department or school committees, and managing corporate partner relationships.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Robust retirement plans.
- 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
