Instructor/Assistant Professor - Finance

WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

The Ancell School of Business is composed of five business administration departments: Accounting, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing. The degrees offered are Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA).

Qualifications: For an appointment at the Instructor level, a master’s degree in finance or a related field, and substantial experience in Finance is required. For an appointment at the Assistant Professor level a doctorate in Finance or an earned doctorate in a related field is required. ABDs in Finance or in related fields considered. College teaching experience is preferred. Candidates should be professionally active and engaged in college / university service or business and managerial experience is a plus. Areas of teaching may include Principles of Finance, Business Statistics, Business Data Analytics, Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management, Financial Engineering, and other finance courses as needed. The teaching load is four classes/courses per semester, and the position requires attending other duties in areas of student academic advising and service.

A candidate who does not meet the above standards may also be appointed provided the candidate has credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above experience.

WCSU is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from different backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for first-generation and under-represented groups. The successful candidate is expected to value and encourage all forms of diversity, including neurodiversity.

Salary & Benefits: The hiring salary range is Instructor is $71,317 - $76,192 and the hiring salary range for Assistant Professor is $80,713 - $86,231 and is commensurate upon candidates' experience. Please note: WCSU is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package. Faculty also have access to generous travel and/or research funds.

Application Process: Interested applicants must submit a letter of application, which outlines interest in, and qualifications for the position; areas of teaching expertise and experience, areas of professional work in areas of service and leadership highlighting excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and a statement of teaching philosophy; a current curriculum vita; and the names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references who can comment on the applicant's teaching, scholarship, and professionalism. Additional materials may be requested by the search committee upon review of materials. Questions may be directed to hrpositions@wcsu.edu referencing Finance – Special Appointment in the subject line.

To apply, submit your materials to: https://westernconnecticutstateuniversity.applytojob.com/apply/wQcHavQlc9/Finance-InstructorAssistant-Professor

All materials should be submitted as PDF files and be submitted no later than Tuesday June 30, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

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