"Asst or Assoc Prof of Business Admin - Financial Planning / Finance"

Job Description

Bemidji State University (BSU) invites qualified applicants to join our team as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Administration – Financial Planning / Finance. BSU invites you to shape the future of business education as part of a dynamic, supportive, and innovative academic community.

At BSU, we believe that every new faculty member is a vital partner in shaping not only our department but also the future of business education. This vacancy notice is our first opportunity to share with you the unique value we offer—a chance to grow professionally, to collaborate on innovative projects, and to be part of a community that truly cares about its members. We are excited to extend this invitation to candidates who are passionate about teaching, research, and student development in a vibrant academic and community setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Ongoing leadership and development of Financial Planning Program at BSU including bringing the program to CFP Board Registered status.
• Development of internship program with corporate donors and other finance professionals for financial planning students
• Teaching undergraduate courses in Financial Planning and Corporate Finance. The incumbent would be expected to teach courses that would include, but are not limited to, Introduction to Financial Planning, Financial Planning Capstone, Wealth Management, Financial Management, Real Estate and Risk Management and Insurance. Teaching financial courses in the MBA program may also be required.
• Contributing to a program of scholarship within the discipline, advising students, serving the University and community, and other associated faculty duties.
• Designing and delivering courses for on-campus and online delivery, as needed.
• Advising and supporting students’ academic progress.
• Pursuing scholarly and/or creative activities.
• Contributing to a collegial and supportive environment that advances the goals of the department, including curriculum development, assessment, and other departmental governance activities.
• Contributing to interdisciplinary teaching and involvement in activities that support BSU’s Shared Fundamental Values.
• Assist with programmatic accreditation.

Salary Range: Depends on Qualifications ($64,963 - $188,620)

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or terminal degree in Finance, Business Administration with Finance emphasis, or closely related field, from a regionally accredited institution at the start of employment.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching and student development
• Ability to teach in multiple modalities, including online, HyFlex/Multimodal, and in-person, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• Interest in and commitment to diverse cultures and populations.
• Strong interest in engaging with business and industry to ensure courses remain current, career-relevant, and aligned with workforce needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or terminal degree in Financial Planning.
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification.
• Industry experience in Financial Planning.
• Industry experience or research expertise in AI, GenAI, or related areas.
• Experience teaching Financial Planning and Business Finance courses.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring students.
• Experience with bringing a financial planning program through CFP Board registration.
• A demonstrated history of building relationships with business and industry.
• A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

To facilitate the review, assessment, and evaluation process, please ensure that your application and/or resume clearly demonstrate fulfillment of the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position. The application materials submitted will be utilized for salary placement purposes.

A complete application will include the following attachments:

• Cover letter, which addresses the required qualifications and your specific interest in working at Bemidji State University.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Student teacher evaluations (if applicable).
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
• List of three professional references with contact information (references will only be contacted for candidates whose applications have advanced to a later review stage).

Work Shift: Full-time, Probationary / Tenure Track

Telework: No