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Overview:
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The School of Business at Quinnipiac University invites applications for a faculty position in the Finance Department to begin Fall, 2025. The position may be offered as either a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor or as a Visiting appointment, depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
Tenure-Track appointments balance responsibilities for teaching, research, and services. Visiting appointments are primarily focused on teaching.
Priority will be given to applicants with backgrounds and experience in Investments (traditional and alternative), Portfolio Management, Trading, Market Microstructure, and Behavioral Finance. Candidates with experience in Corporate Finance, Advanced Financial Modelling, and Financial Institutions will also be considered. This position is part of the school’s strategic plan to transform the existing finance major in response to industry trends.
The ideal candidates are passionate about delivering high-quality instruction at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Primary teaching areas include principles of finance, corporate finance, investments, and financial markets. Strong consideration will be given to individuals with expertise in fintech, financial analytics, and advanced financial modeling. In-person teaching is required for this position. However, some online teaching may also be required.
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| About the Department:
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The faculty of the Finance Department have diverse research interests, covering a wide range of topics in asset management, derivatives, alternative assets, behavioral finance and emerging technologies, such as blockchain and artificial intelligence. The faculty of the Finance Department publish regularly in top journals, including JFQE, JEB, and QREF, among many others.
The department offers both a B.S. in Finance and a B.S. in Financial Technology for its approximately 450 undergraduate majors. The department also supports a variety of graduate courses in the MBA and Professional MBA programs. The finance program manages the Quinnipiac University Global Asset Management Education Forum (GAME) which is the largest student-run finance conference in the world. GAME annually attracts nearly 1,500 students and faculty from over 125 colleges around the country. It offers participants the rarest of opportunities: to discuss and debate financial best practices with world-renowned industry leaders. Additionally, the department supports a $5.0 million student managed investment fund using the resources of the school’s Terry Goodwin ’67 Financial Technology Center.
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About the School:
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The mission of the Quinnipiac University School of Business is to help students develop into enlightened global citizens and thriving professionals and leaders in careers of the 21st century. To fulfill this mission, the school fosters a vibrant learning environment by developing innovative pedagogies, advances an inclusive learning community, supports faculty efforts to advance knowledge and inquiry through research and scholarship, offers stimulating, real-world applied and immersive learning, and engages with the business community. Our 99% placement rate among undergraduates and graduates provides a strong index of our success.
The Quinnipiac University School of Business is a dynamic, student-centric community that includes 1450 undergraduate and 550 graduate students. We offer 13 undergraduate majors, 15 minors, 3 dual degree programs, 4 accelerated dual degree programs, and 5 graduate degree programs. We offer in classroom as well as online programs. We are an AACSB accredited school in business and have earned the distinctive AACSB accreditation in accounting. Our 60 full-time faculty, administrators, and administrative support staff are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The school is a signatory to the UNPRME. As a part of its vision for the future, the School of Business is constructing a new building to create an environment to enhance students’ learning and social development while providing faculty state-of-the-art facilities for research, advanced pedagogy, and immersive learning approaches. The new building is scheduled to open in Fall of 2025.
https://www.qu.edu/quinnipiac-today/building-the-university-of-the-future/
The school supports excellence in pedagogy and research through a multitude of resources including Behavioral Insights Lab, the Terry Goodwin ’67 Financial Technology Center, and Sales Center. The school also houses two leading centers: the M&T Bank Center for Women and Business and the M&T Bank Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship that provide unique opportunities for collaboration. The School of Business also manages the annual Quinnipiac University Global Asset Manage Education Forum (GAME), the largest student-run investment conference in the world.
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About Quinnipiac:
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Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac is recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review’s “The Best 388 Colleges.” The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.
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Responsibilities and Qualifications:
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The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as contribute to a respectful and positive work environment. Tenure-Track appointments balance responsibilities for teaching, research, and services. Visiting appointments are primarily focused on teaching.
Primary Requirements (tenure-track or visiting)
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching finance courses such as Principles of Finance, Corporate Finance, Investments, Financial Markets, or related areas
- Scholarly activity sufficient to meet Quinnipiac University School of Business AACSB Scholarly Academic standards
- Ability to engage students in active and experiential learning
- A commitment to inclusive and innovative pedagogy
- Ability to integrate real-world financial applications into teaching
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to a supportive and collegial working environment
- Teaching loads are 3/3 (tenure track appointment) or 4/4 (visiting appointment)
Additional responsibilities (tenure track)
- Developing and teaching experiential courses both on ground and online in the various sub-domains of Finance.
- Conducting research and publishing in high-quality journals.
- Meaningful and active school/university-level service contributions.
- Supporting the department’s recruitment, advising, retention and co-curricular activities in both undergraduate and MBA programs.
- Contributing to the overall supportive culture of the School of Business by participating in workshops, retreats, and other relevant activities.
- Advising and mentoring students; preparing and delivering active learning courses class activities; and compiling, administering, and grading assignments/ examinations.
- Helping to build external partnerships which support the department’s guest speaker series, internship programs, job placement efforts, and curricular development projects (e.g., sources of case studies).
- Demonstrating excellent interpersonal, communication and management skills.
- Collaborating with department members and other school of university colleagues in research and teaching endeavors.
- Supporting the University’s Lifelong Learning Initiatives
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Education Requirements:
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- Ph.D. in finance, FinTech, Investments, or a closely related field (ABD candidates with a clear completion timeline will be considered) from an AACSB accredited Business School.
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
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TO APPLY:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit all materials by March 30, 2025.
Applications must be submitted electronically and include:
• A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the role, including but not limited to your teaching and research interests and experiences
• A curriculum vitae (please include evidence of teaching effectiveness, relevant industry experience, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and service)
• A description of previous teaching experience including course evaluations
• Research manuscript, paper, or other evidence of scholarly engagement
• Contact information for three references on the application form
Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community.
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