Finance - Visiting Assistant Professor
About The Position
The Jack Welch College of Business & Technology invites applications for a full-time assistant teaching professor in the Finance program starting Fall 2026. This is a one-year, non-tenure track appointment. The successful candidate will teach classes in the areas of Investments, Portfolio Management and Personal Finance. Responsibilities will also include student advising. This faculty member will teach a 4-4 teaching load, maintaining direct engagement with students while fostering a strong academic community. The ideal candidate will have professional experience in finance, as well as teaching experience. Minimum requirements include: An earned MBA or masters degree in finance Minimum of 5 years professional experience in finance Ability to utilize Excel to create financial models to analyze financial decisions Preference will be given to candidates with: An earned PhD or DBA in Finance (DBA acceptable if defending within one year) Five years or more of senior-level experience in Investment Management Certified Financial Planner (CFP) University-level teaching experience with a record of developing courses, updating curriculum, and using online/digital learning platforms effectively. Experience integrating emerging technologies into both instruction and program development. A background in academic program growth, including curriculum planning, faculty collaboration, and new course or program design. A student-focused mindset with a commitment to mentoring, advising, and supporting graduate student engagement and success. Service in leadership roles for academic or professional organizations, including responsibilities in budgets, events, or promotions. At Sacred Heart University, we take pride in our student-centered approach, emphasizing critical thinking, real-world applications, active student engagement, and preparing students for successful careers after college. You will be joining a close-knit faculty committed to excellence in education and actively contributing to scholarship in finance.
Requirements
- An earned MBA or masters degree in finance
- Minimum of 5 years professional experience in finance
- Ability to utilize Excel to create financial models to analyze financial decisions
Nice To Haves
- An earned PhD or DBA in Finance (DBA acceptable if defending within one year)
- Five years or more of senior-level experience in Investment Management
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
- University-level teaching experience with a record of developing courses, updating curriculum, and using online/digital learning platforms effectively.
- Experience integrating emerging technologies into both instruction and program development.
- A background in academic program growth, including curriculum planning, faculty collaboration, and new course or program design.
- A student-focused mindset with a commitment to mentoring, advising, and supporting graduate student engagement and success.
- Service in leadership roles for academic or professional organizations, including responsibilities in budgets, events, or promotions.
Responsibilities
- teach classes in the areas of Investments, Portfolio Management and Personal Finance
- student advising
- teach a 4-4 teaching load
- maintaining direct engagement with students
- fostering a strong academic community
