"Senior Lecturer - Finance Department"

About the Job

The finance department at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota (Twin Cities campus), is seeking qualified applicants for a Senior Lecturer position starting in the Fall of 2026. The position is non-tenure track, nine month appointments, renewable annually subject to performance. There are two openings for this position.

The responsibilities of these positions include:

• Teaching 18 credits over the nine-month academic year;
• Participating in efforts to evaluate and improve the finance curriculum;
• Advising students regarding course work and career interests.

Additional teaching with added compensation might be available for:

• Summer teaching;
• Teaching in Carlson’s international MBA programs;
• Teaching in Carlson’s Executive Education Center programs.

Teaching duties will consist of a variety of courses that might include undergraduate, MBA or MSF finance courses, offered in both large lecture and smaller case discussion formats. Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel is required. The relevant courses are offered in Carlson’s day, evening and weekend degree programs in the Twin Cities.

The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: A terminal (PhD) degree and 10 years of related industry and/or academic experience, or a Master’s degree and 15 years of related industry and/or academic experience.

Preferred candidates are those with an MBA degree or a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics and 15+ years of related industry and/or academic experience. Related industry or academic experience provides the department with the ability to decide whether or not other degrees and/or certification programs (i.e., CPA, CFA, CPIM, etc.) will qualify an individual to be placed in a higher-level classification.

About the Department

The Carlson School of Management’s Finance Department focuses on understanding financial decisions, markets and institutions. Faculty research in these areas is internationally known and has been published in the best finance and economics journals. The Department is committed to quality teaching at the Undergraduate, MBA, MSF and PhD levels.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $97,500 - $105,000, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 75% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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Diversity

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Employment Requirements

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