Position Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Finance
Status
Tenure Track
Overview
St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year.
Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing;
11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health.
The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program.
Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.
The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.
We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.
Job Responsibilities
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance for our AACSB accredited business school in Rochester, NY with an anticipated August 2025 start date.
The School of Business at SJF , embraces the teacher - scholar model. Faculty are expected to be actively engage with research in their respective fields of study, and through that, provide unique benefits to their students.
Faculty in the Department of Accounting and Finance carry a three-three teaching load and are expected to be effective and committed teachers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple modalities (i.e.
in person, online, and hybrid).
The successful candidate is expected to engage in scholarship to build and maintain a strong publication record, produce original research targeted to high quality journals.
The candidate is also expected to advise students and perform service to the college and the profession.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic academic or professional who enjoys working in a fast-adapting, multidisciplinary environment and who shows enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues within the department and school as well as across disciplines.
Required application documents include Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy, Job Market / Working Paper, and three letters of recommendation or contact information for three references.
Official transcripts are required before the start of the position.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance for our AACSB accredited business school in Rochester, NY with an anticipated August 2025 start date.
The School of Business at SJF , embraces the teacher - scholar model. Faculty are expected to be actively engage with research in their respective fields of study, and through that, provide unique benefits to their students.
- Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate finance courses in the areas of investments, derivative securities, fixed income securities, fin-tech and corporate finance.
- Conduct and publish original, discipline-based scholarship in refereed journals to enable ongoing classification as "Scholarly Academic" under the guidelines of AACSB International.
- Maintain an active research agenda.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with students, advising and mentoring them as they progress through their studies.
- Participate in the development and implementation of new programs, initiatives, and initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes and the overall quality of the business school, including new course development, curriculum design, and assurance of learning.
- Introduce new teaching techniques, evaluate student progress, and engage and motivate students through interactive techniques, experiential learning, and other innovative teaching practices.
- Collaborate with other faculty members, staff, and alumni to promote the mission of the School of Business and build relationships with the business community.
- Provide service to the Department, School, and University as well as to the academic, professional, and surrounding communities.
- Share expertise with the academic and business communities through presentations, articles published in the trade press, white papers, etc.
- Assist with student recruitment and retention initiatives.
Education / Experience
Required
- A terminal degree in finance or related field from an accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered, but the degree must be completed by August 31, 2025
- A passion for student development and a commitment to advising and mentoring students
- Evidence of research and publication potential in discipline-based peer-reviewed journals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff
- Ability to provide proof of permanent right to work in the US on first day of employment
Preferred Experiences
- Relevant work experience in the investment industry
- Prior teaching experience, both in person and online
- Professional certification (e.g., CFA or CFP ) and experience in working with Bloomberg terminal is a plus
- Data analytics
- Experience in advising students who manage an investment portfolio
- Successful grant-writing Prior work experience with family business and / or business startups
Competencies / Skills
Faculty in the Department of Accounting and Finance carry a three-three teaching load and are expected to be effective and committed teachers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple modalities (i.e.
in person, online, and hybrid).
The successful candidate is expected to engage in scholarship to build and maintain a strong publication record, produce original research targeted to high quality journals.
The candidate is also expected to advise students and perform service to the college and the profession.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic academic or professional who enjoys working in a fast-adapting, multidisciplinary environment and who shows enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues within the department and school as well as across disciplines.
Essential competencies and skills include :
- Strong focus on student development is a must for this position
- Deep respect for and engagement with students, coupled with a commitment to attract the strongest of them, preserving and extending their diversity
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of multiculturalism, diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Ability to connect with leaders in the business community and field of management to advance the visibility and success of the School of Business
- Collaboration / teamwork
- Ability to conduct original research
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to work with people with different learning styles and needs
- Ability to develop and assess course learning outcomes and knowledge competencies
- Proficiency in technology (e.g., Microsoft Office, Zoom, learning management system, statistical tools, financial management applications, Bloomberg, instructional technologies, etc.)
- Time management
- Classroom management
- Continuous process improvement orientation
- Self-starter
- Maintenance of AACSB academic qualification (scholarly academic).
Supervision of Employees
Work Environment
- Campus setting
- Team-friendly community
- Natural and artificial lighting
- Normal multi-person and public office noise level
- Easy access to resources
- In-person and online classes
Equipment to be Used
- General office equipment including computer, phone, copier, etc.
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Job Type
Full-time
Work Hours
9-month appointment
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Minimum Number of References Requested
EEO Statement
It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the College has employees.
The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws.
The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email ( [email protected] ), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).
Work Location
3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
FLSA
Exempt
Salary / Hourly Range
$108,000.00-$127,000.00 per year
Note
The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education.
The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F00149P
Desired Start Date
08 / 01 / 2025
Open Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicant
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Professional Writing Sample
Optional Documents
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
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