Visiting Professor of Finance
- Employer
- Bucknell University
- Location
- Lewisburg
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- Professional Fields, Business & Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Visiting Professor of Finance
Job No: 496685
Position Type: full-time
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Categories: Accounting & Financial Management
The Freeman College of Management at Bucknell University invites applications for a full-time, visiting faculty position in finance willing to teach introductory and upper-level courses in the college's finance major. The appointment will start in fall 2021 and last for one academic year (2021-22), with renewal a possibility, contingent on satisfactory performance and administrative approval. The teaching load for this position is six courses per academic year.
Qualifications:
- A record of, or the demonstrated potential for, excellence in undergraduate teaching to a diverse student body.
- Candidates must be willing to teach introductory and upper-level courses in the college's finance major.
- Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a field appropriate for teaching finance and related subjects in the Freeman College of Management or candidates will have completed or be near completion of the Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a field appropriate for teaching finance and related subjects in the Freeman College of Management.
The approximately 650 undergraduate students in the AACSB-accredited Freeman College of Management may choose among seven highly interdisciplinary majors that combine courses in the various fields of management with offerings in the arts, humanities, natural and social sciences, and engineering. Our innovative curriculum and world-class teacher-scholars earned the Freeman College a top 30 ranking in the 2020 Poets & Quants' annual survey of undergraduate business programs. We believe that an undergraduate education that combines technical skills and deep intellectual exploration is the best preparation for thoughtful and capable leaders. New faculty members must be capable of contributing to this mission through progressive teaching, advising, scholarship, and service. For additional information pertaining to our curriculum, please visit https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=2192480&targetURL= https://www.bucknell.edu/academics/freeman-college-management/majors-departments.
APPLICATION
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information and to apply, please visit Bucknell's career site at careers.bucknell.edu. Applications will only be accepted online. We intend to conduct interviews remotely. Complete files must include:
- A letter of application,
- A current curriculum vitae,
- A statement of teaching philosophy,
- Evidence of teaching excellence, and
- A statement describing experience(s), training, or engagement with issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity, including efforts to work with and support students in an inclusive manner and incorporating diverse topics, sources, and readings into your courses.
Please address any questions about the search to Prof. David Jensen, Chair of the Search Committee at djensen@bucknell.edu.
To apply, visit https://careers.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/496685/visiting-professor-of-finance
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Organization
Founded in 1846 and located along the banks of the Susquehanna River in historic Lewisburg, Pa., Bucknell University is an undergraduate-focused institution that stands uniquely at the intersection of top-ranked liberal arts, engineering and management programs. Our students choose from more than 50 majors and 60 minors in the arts, engineering, humanities, management, and natural and social sciences, as well as extensive global study, service-learning and research opportunities. Bucknell’s 3,600 undergraduate and 100 graduate students enjoy a low 9:1 student-faculty ratio and exceptional opportunities to collaborate with faculty mentors.
Bucknell’s beautiful 450-acre campus includes first-rate facilities and is home to more than 90 percent of its students. Residential life is vibrant with about 150 student-run organizations, 27 NCAA Division I athletic teams, a robust arts culture, and a strong student commitment to community and global service work.
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
The Community
Located in central Pennsylvania, Lewisburg features a variety of restaurants, beautiful Victorian homes, the restored art deco Campus Theatre (owned by the University), charming shops and boutiques, and the Barnes & Noble at Bucknell University Bookstore. About 33,000 residents live in the region.
The city of Williamsport is about a 30-minute drive from campus, and Penn State University’s main campus is about an hour away, as is Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s state capital. Bucknell is about three hours from New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
The cost of living here is low compared to that of major U.S. cities and suburbs. Bucknell’s surroundings yield fresh produce, cultural activities and events, and many opportunities for outdoor activity on the Susquehanna River and in the nearby state parks and forests. The Lewisburg Area School District receives excellent reviews for its schools at all grade levels. Lewisburg Area High School is consistently ranked among the top 50 high schools in Pennsylvania for SAT scores and statewide exams.
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