"Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance (Tenure Track)"

Join a vibrant and purpose-driven community at Shippensburg University, located in the scenic Cumberland Valley and spread across a beautiful 210-acre campus with over 40 buildings. We offer a dynamic academic environment with 45 undergraduate, 22 graduate, and 2 doctoral programs. At Shippensburg, our mission is more than words—we are committed to inclusive collaboration, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and celebrating the achievements that drive positive change in our communities. Be part of a team that values innovation, impact, and shared success

Shippensburg University offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees!

• Effective first day of employment: low-cost medical insurance plus free dental, vision, hearing, and prescription coverage**.
• Choose from two generous retirement plans:
  • Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP):5% employee contribution, 9.29% employer contribution, Immediate vesting
  • State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS): 8.25% employee contribution, 2.25% employer contribution + pension calculation, 10-year vesting requirement
• 100% tuition waivers for you and your eligible dependents upon completion of probationary period!
• Generous paid time off, employer-paid life insurance, and so much more!

Shippensburg University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Finance at the Assistant or Associate professor level, beginning in the fall of 2026.

The primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in finance. Courses may include Introductory Financial Management, Advanced Financial Management, Investments, and Applied Company and Security Analysis, among other finance courses. Specific teaching assignments will depend on departmental needs, and candidates should be prepared to teach a range of courses beyond the examples listed above. Teaching responsibilities may include nights and weekends and may also include online or hybrid instruction.

The position carries a 4-3 teaching load, equivalent to 21 credit hours (seven courses) over the 9-month academic year.  Opportunities for winter and summer teaching may be available.

Additional responsibilities include advising students, engaging in professional development through continued research and publications, assisting in curriculum development and student recruitment, and providing service to University, College, Department, and the business community.  In addition, faculty members are expected to perform other duties as assigned in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Minimum Qualifications:Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. or DBA in Finance or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution by the appointment date (August 17, 2026).  Candidates who are ABD with significant progress toward completion of the doctorate with an expectation of degree conferral by the appointment date will also be considered.
As part of a successful on-campus interview process, candidates will be expected to provide a demonstration of teaching effectiveness and evidence of understanding diverse populations.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching with evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Established or potential research productivity in accordance with AACSB standards.