Clinical or Teaching Professor of Finance
About The Position
The Department of Finance at The Pennsylvania State University’s University Park campus seeks to hire up to three non-tenure-track faculty members, with rank and salary commensurate with experience, beginning in August 2027. The positions will support curriculum needs across corporate finance, investments, financial institutions, FinTech, Wealth Management, and related areas. Teaching responsibilities will be predominantly undergraduate, with potential opportunities to teach graduate courses. Candidates should be dedicated to excellent teaching in rigorous courses that incorporate experiential elements, including case discussions and projects presented to industry partners or alumni. The role also involves service commitments associated with teaching and clinical faculty, which may include mentoring students, serving on department or school committees, and managing corporate partner relationships. Faculty are expected to work effectively with colleagues and students and contribute to a vibrant, collegial environment. 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. Employment requires successful completion of background checks in accordance with university policies.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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 finance courses, with potential opportunities to teach graduate courses.
- Deliver excellent instruction in rigorous courses that incorporate experiential elements such as case discussions and projects presented to industry partners or alumni.
- Mentor students.
- Serve on department or school committees.
- Manage corporate partner relationships.
- Support curriculum needs across corporate finance, investments, financial institutions, FinTech, Wealth Management, and related areas.
- Contribute to a collegial environment and work effectively with faculty and students.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 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
Mid Level
