Assistant Professor of Finance

Description

Assistant Professor of Finance
 

POSITION: Full-time tenure-track faculty position, McMinnville campus
STARTING DATE: July 1, 2025
RANK:  Assistant Professor

The position will support the Finance major housed in the School of Business, with collaborating faculty and courses in multiple departments of the university. Applicants should desire to be part of a committed team of faculty which works together to deliver a high-quality Finance education and experience to our students. Candidates need to demonstrate the ability to teach the undergraduate core Finance course and be interested in teaching a variety of upper division finance electives. In addition to Finance, students in the Business Department complete majors in accounting, international business, management, marketing, sport management & wine business. The Department of Business is guided by strategic plans at the School of Business and university level and supported by a Business Advisory Council of alumni and business partners.

Linfield University, a comprehensive college that combines a strong emphasis on the liberal arts with a commitment to professional and interdisciplinary programs, invites highly qualified applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance beginning fall, 2025. The position will support the Finance major and minor, housed in the School of Business, with collaborating faculty and courses in multiple departments of the university. Duties include teaching the undergraduate core Financial Management course as well as upper division electives such as Investments, Financial Theory, Financial Institutions, International Finance & Seminar in Corporate Finance, along with other courses as determined by the Department Chair. Applicants should desire to be part of a committed team of faculty which works together to deliver a high-quality Finance & Business education and experience to our students. Candidates need to demonstrate the ability to teach foundations of Finance and an interest in teaching a variety of Finance courses across the curriculum including masters’-level courses. In addition to Finance, students in the Business Department complete majors in accounting, international business, management, marketing, sport management and wine business. The Department of Business is guided by strategic plans at the university and department levels and is supported by a Business Advisory Council of alumni and business partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach entry-level, upper-level, and potentially master’s-level finance courses, as well as other courses as determined by the department chair.
• Build a record of scholarly professional achievement beyond teaching and service commitments.
• Fulfill service responsibilities, including department, school, and university service and student advising.
• Collaborate with related academic programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate in finance or a closely related field.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrated potential for success in scholarly professional achievement and department/college service.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and students in a small university setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate teaching experience (highly desirable).
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students, including first-generation students (desirable).
• Evidence of relevant finance industry experience (desirable).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

To apply, please complete our online application at http://linfieldfaculty.applicantpool.com/jobs/ and submit the following documents. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, application materials should be received by the priority screening date, January 15, 2025.

Application Materials:

• Cover letter.
• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• Names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

Additional Requirements: Evidence of teaching effectiveness and scholarly professional achievement, a teaching philosophy statement, and college/university transcripts will be required prior to the campus interview.

Contact Information:

Questions may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee:
Dr. Kenneth Smith
Associate Professor
Phone: 503-428-0994
Email: KSmith14@linfield.edu

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We Value Diversity: Linfield University is actively engaged in promoting, advancing, and confirming our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and vibrant Linfield contributes to academic excellence and critical thinking. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. All candidates are encouraged to address how their professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will build on our diversity and inclusion efforts.

Qualifications

Salary : $82,000