Associate/Full Professor – Finance

Position Summary:

The Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida offers a unique opportunity to qualified applicants with expertise in corporate finance and/or investments. If you share our passion for outstanding teaching, consider joining our faculty as an Associate/Full Professor of Finance in Fall 2027. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Finance from an AACSB-accredited school. A professional certification (i.e., CFA) is desirable.

We hire experienced faculty, many of whom have won teaching awards before joining Crummer. If you enjoy teaching and aspire to expand your teaching skills, this is the position for you. A successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching MBA students in both traditional and blended formats and have at least four years of teaching experience at an AACSB-accredited school.

At Crummer, you will have the opportunity to teach students with varying ages and levels of experience, ranging from recent college graduates to senior executives. Our students demand much of us; they challenge and stimulate us as much as we do them. Crummer faculty are all dedicated to providing our students with an integrated, experiential educational environment. As a result, we have tremendous collaboration among the various disciplines. We are nimble and operate with little bureaucracy. All new Crummer faculty come without tenure and have three to four years to qualify for tenure based on teaching, research, and service.

Teaching: To be successful at Crummer, you must be dedicated to great teaching. Crummer School faculty members take great pride in their teaching. We attract outstanding students who are motivated, eager to learn, and deeply engaged in our programs. We are looking for faculty who have already won teaching awards, especially at the MBA level. Fifty percent of your annual performance at Crummer will come from your teaching, as evaluated by colleagues and students. Finance faculty must teach the…

core finance course in the MBA program, as well as electives that match their background. Crummer faculty are encouraged to develop elective courses that bring their research interests and professional experiences into the classroom.

Research: The Crummer faculty recognize that a broad range of research contributes to management practice. Thirty percent of your annual performance evaluation will come from your research at Crummer. Our faculty handbook spells out the exact requirements.

Service: Crummer has 18 faculty members who collaborate between and among various disciplines. The remaining twenty percent of your annual performance evaluation is based on your service activities. We practice faculty governance without rancor and most of our decisions are unanimous. You will find collegiality one of the best parts of life at Crummer.

Because we are unique, the Crummer School is not for everyone. If you are just starting your academic career, Crummer is not for you. If teaching is your primary motivation, you will likely find a good fit at Crummer. We are looking for a candidate who has already made a significant mark in research and is ready to transition to a program that truly does emphasize teaching. We also value practical professional experience as well as prior engagements with executives through teaching and/or consulting.

Crummer is a great place to work-great students, wonderful colleagues, and a stimulating intellectual climate. We are an AACSB accredited, nationally ranked MBA-only graduate business school attached to a highly ranked undergraduate liberal arts college.

Rollins College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located just north of Orlando, FL, a diverse metropolitan community with a thriving economic and cultural scene. Nearby Orlando International Airport provides easy access to U.S. and international destinations. The college emphasizes innovative and quality teaching in small classes and ranks number one among 121 Southern master's-level universities in the annual rankings of "America's Best Colleges," released by U.S. News & World Report. Please visit the college website at www.rollins.edu.

Minimum Qualifications and Education:

Ph.D. in Finance from an AACSB-accredited school
Demonstrated excellence in teaching graduate level finance courses
Demonstrated record of publications to meet faculty qualifications as a scholarly academic
Evidence of active research stream within finance

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional certifications (e.g., CFA) or industry experience

Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants must apply online via the College's employment website and upload the following materials as follows:

Letter of interest
Curriculum vita
Evidence of sustained teaching excellence (such as teaching evaluations) in graduate finance courses
Contact information for three references on application

**Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is closed. Preference will be given to applications received by November 15, 2026. The appointment is expected to begin in September 2027.*

Inquiries can be directed to:
Dr. Koray D. Simsek, CFA
Orchid/Singleton Chair and Professor of Finance
Email: ksimsek@rollins.edu

Benefits & Perks:

Paid Holidays and College Closure Days
Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125+/month)
100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
Free On-Campus Parking
Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)
Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
Pet Insurance
100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs
Plus More!

Additional Perks:

Rollins College is conveniently located on multiple Lynx Bus Routes (Winter Park/Rosemont-9 & Winter Park/Springs Village-23) and within walking distance from the Winter Park SunRail Station
Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards, and more)
Free E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities
IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and more)
College Bookstore Discounts
Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs
Discover what it's like to live in Orlando: Live, Work, Play and Learn
Plus More!

Click here to review our full benefits package!

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by College policy or federal, state, or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments, visit https://www.rollins.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging/" href="https://www.rollins.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging/" target="_blank">click here. Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to humanresources@rollins.edu | 407.646.2102.

Employment Eligibility:

All new employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Rollins College, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). Rollins College will require proof of authorization to work in the United States. Further, based on the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation and accompanying guidance from the USCIS and Department of State, the College may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the College is not able to pay the fee accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Service Months:

9

To apply, visit https://jobs.rollins.edu/jobs/associate-full-professor-finance-orlando-florida-united-states-winter-park-fl

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