What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Finance position at State of Colorado?
Teaching assignments specific to Finance will be based on department needs but may encompass subject areas such as but not necessarily limited to the following:
- Principles of finance
- Managerial finance
- Entrepreneurial finance
- Investment analysis
- International finance
- Financial management (graduate)
Further, teaching assignments may be face-to-face (F2F), hybrid, or online and may occur during either the day or evening.
Primary Duties
Teach an estimated 4/4 load of undergraduate and graduate courses in accordance with program needs, with the option of course reduction at the approval of the HSB Dean. Most HSB faculty teach a 3/3 load. Prepares and presents course materials; administers appropriate tests; evaluates student outcomes; selects texts; prepares, administers and grades assignments; and assigns final grades. Participates in proposing curriculum changes and program modifications. Introduces and supports student success initiatives at the department, college, and university level.
Hold at least 5 weekly office hours each semester.
Actively participate in program assessment and improvement.
Engages in appropriate scholarly activities to maintain currency in disciplinary fields. Maintains a research program that generates scholarly outputs including refereed journal publications, conference presentations, and other scholarly works.
Participates in service activities that include shared governance, professional service, and community service.
Ancillary Duties
Participate in student recruitment, informal advising of students, and outreach to alumni and the community at large
Participate in other college and/or department activities
Salary Range
$110,000-135,000
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Minimum Qualifications- Terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Finance, or very closely related discipline with significant coursework (at least 18 graduate credit hours) in Finance. ABD with a dissertation defense date and completion of all degree requirements prior to the start date will be considered.
- Ability and willingness to teach a variety of courses in Finance at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to motivate, educate, and mentor students from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds similar to that of students at Colorado State University Pueblo
- Ability and willingness to provide service to the university, college, and department
- Experience teaching at least one of the listed Finance courses
- Experience conducting scholarly research related to finance
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
- Ability and willingness to teach introductory courses in other business disciplines as requested
- Experience teaching Finance courses beyond student teaching in more than one of the listed course areas with evidence of high-quality teaching in those areas
- Business industry experience in a finance capacity
Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:
- a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
- a current resume or CV
- unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred
- three professional references, either within the application or as an attachment (please note: personal references do not count towards this requirement).
Applications submitted without the required attachments/information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.
Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until filled, but those applications received prior to 5pm (MST) on Thursday, March 27th, 2025, will receive full consideration.
About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.
CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.
Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.
At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.
Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical and prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible benefit plan
- Basic term life insurance
- Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Travel accident insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
- Annual and sick leave
- Retirement plans
- Employee and dependent tuition discounts
- State employee discounts via BenefitHub
Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.
About Pueblo, Colorado
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300 days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.
CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.
Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources& Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.
Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.
All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), under the supervision of the Director of Institutional Equity & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination (including Title IX Sex Discrimination), Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the OIE and to provide OIE’s contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Institutional Equity (https://www.csupueblo.edu/institutional-equity/policies-and-procedures/index.html).
Salary : $110,000 - $135,000
