Lecturer in Finance

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Finance at The Ohio State University’s Max M. Fisher College of Business invites applications for a full-time Lecturer. The department seeks candidates with expertise in corporate finance and teaching with Excel applications, behavioral finance, investments, and asset management. Strong preference will be given to candidates able to teach a broad spectrum of corporate finance courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. The appointment is expected to begin in Autumn 2027. The role includes teaching in in-class, online, and hybrid modalities throughout the academic year; curriculum and syllabus design; development of course content and materials; and service activities. The selected candidate will support the development and teaching of undergraduate and/or graduate students, depending on their degree certification. All in-class courses are taught in person on the university’s main campus in Columbus, Ohio. Performance expectations include demonstrating potential for outstanding research achievement, sustaining impactful peer-reviewed publications in top-tier business journals, creating effective course materials and an engaging classroom, supporting student success, collaborating with fellow instructors, and providing service to the department, college and/or university, and the broader academic and business community. The position currently has a base salary of $120,000; the final offer will depend on internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications. The university provides a comprehensive benefits package. Immigration or visa sponsorship may be available in very limited situations, subject to an evaluation of complexity and risk.

Requirements

Master’s degree in finance or a related field of study.
Demonstrated teaching experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively engage with students in traditional and online learning environments.
Ability to collaborate with fellow instructors, graduate teaching associates, and undergraduate teaching assistants.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in corporate finance and teaching with Excel applications, behavioral finance, investments, or asset management.
Ability to teach a broad spectrum of corporate finance courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Business experience in finance.
Experience teaching finance courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in in-class, online, and hybrid modalities throughout the academic year.
Design curricula and syllabi.
Develop course content and materials.
Support the development and teaching of undergraduate and/or graduate students, depending on degree certification.
Create effective course materials and an engaging classroom environment.
Demonstrate commitment to student success.
Collaborate with fellow instructors.
Provide service to the Department, College and/or University, and the broader academic and business community.
Demonstrate potential for outstanding achievement in research and sustain a record of impactful peer-reviewed publications in top-tier business journals.