Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance

The Massry School of Business at the University at Albany is a dynamic, research-driven institution within a flagship public research university. We are AACSB-accredited in both business administration and accounting a distinction held by fewer than 2% of business schools worldwide. Our faculty are active scholars who benefit from a collegial environment that values rigorous research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful engagement with industry and policy. The Massry School houses cutting-edge research centers including the Center for Institutional Investment Management (CIIM), the Center for Advancement & Understanding of Social Enterprises (CAUSE), and FACETS, a hub for analytics and systems security research funded by agencies such as NSF, IARPA, and NIST. These centers can provide faculty with valuable infrastructure and access to industry and government partnerships.

Our 96,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facilities include technologically advanced classrooms and labs, a Bloomberg-equipped trading room, and flexible collaborative spaces designed to foster innovation and applied learning. With a strong commitment to experiential education, the Massry School of Business actively bridges research with practice, creating unique opportunities for both scholarly impact and student mentorship. We are especially proud of our inclusive and supportive academic culture, where faculty are mentored, encouraged to pursue ambitious scholarly agendas, and supported in their professional development. Located in New York's capital, the University at Albany offers access to a diverse professional ecosystem, robust funding opportunities, and a high quality of life.

About the position:

The Finance Department at the Massry School of Business, University at Albany, State University of New York, invites applications for a non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance position, beginning Fall 2026. This is a one-year appointment, renewable for up to two additional one-year terms, subject to successful review and university approval.

The position has a 3/3 teaching load and includes both in-person and online teaching responsibilities in our undergraduate and MBA programs. Courses may include Financial Management, Intermediate Finance, Investment Management, Money & Capital Markets, and others. Depending on candidate qualifications and interest, the position may include (1) advisement of UAlbany's student-managed investment fund (UASBIG) and/or (2) directorship of a program such as the Bachelor's in Financial Market Regulation program.

We seek candidates who are able to teach finance theory and applications in organized and clear ways, while providing high-quality student service. While not required, demonstrated effectiveness teaching online (including asynchronous) courses, industry experience, credentials such as the CFA designation, and engagement with emerging financial technology are viewed favorably.

Candidates should also be interested in working within a diverse academic environment, including diversity related to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, disability status, and protected veteran status.

We are a small, collegial group of research-active scholars who value collaboration and impact. The Visiting Assistant Professor will be welcomed as a full member of the department and will have access to campus resources that support teaching excellence and professional development.

To apply, please submit: (1) a current CV; (2) a brief cover letter describing your interest in the position and explaining why you are a strong fit; (3) contact information for three references, to be contacted for shortlisted candidates; and (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available (e.g., syllabi, course evaluations, and student feedback).

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. David Smith, dsmith@albany.edu.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teaching courses as assigned by the Department of Finance
• Service to the Department of Finance

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to the Finance Department Chair

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D.) in Finance or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited college or university. ABD candidates will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness in different modalities (in-person, asynchronous, synchronous)
• Experience in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Experience in designing and implementing experiential learning activities in the classroom
• Experience as a finance practitioner and/or possession of finance credentials like the CFA charter

Working Environment:

• Typical office and classroom environment

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Visiting Assistant Professor (10-month), A5, Salary commensurate with experience.