"Open-Rank Non-Tenure System Faculty Position in Energy Finance"

Job Summary

Position Description

The Naveen Jindal School of Management invites applications for a Professor of Practice (non-tenure track, open rank) in Energy Finance to help further develop its Energy Finance programs. The successful candidate will teach degree and certification courses, design and implement curriculum, and supervise undergraduate and graduate students. The level of appointment will be determined based on educational background, industry experience, and teaching experience.

The appointment commences for the fall 2026 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience. A master's or doctoral degree in a business or energy related field with a record of productivity and professional achievement. Candidates seeking associate and full professor appointments are expected to have experience and qualifications commensurate with those positions.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Education and Experience. Substantial industry experience (at least five to ten years) in energy markets, finance, or related sectors is strongly preferred and will weigh heavily in the review process.

Minimum Qualifications

An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline and a record of productivity and professional achievement.

Preferred Education and Experience

The ideal candidate will have at least five to ten years of professional energy finance related experience and a Masters or PhD degree in energy finance or related field.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload the following:

• Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• A writing/publication sample.
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

Priority will be given to completed applications received by March 15, 2026. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on June 30, 2026.

Department: Management

Salary Range: Negotiable

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Academic Year