Lecturer - Finance
- Employer
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Location
- UMass Amherst
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- Professional Fields, Business & Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job no: 524858
Work type: Faculty Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Finance
Union: MSP
Categories: Faculty, Isenberg School of Management
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth’s flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
The Finance Department at Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure position at the rank of Lecturer. Candidates must be able to teach a variety of finance courses in our curriculum. Successful candidates will have expertise or evident potential in providing quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A demonstrated ability to teach in both face-to-face and online education formats is highly desirable. In addition, faculty members in these positions are also expected to make strong service contributions, such as mentoring and advising students, aiding student clubs, and supervising independent student projects. The appointment is expected to begin on February 1, 2025. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Requirements
Applicants must be either academically or professionally qualified as defined by AACSB criteria. Academic qualification requires a master’s degree with substantial work experience in finance. An earned doctorate in Finance and/or Economics is preferred.
About the Finance Department and the Isenberg School of Management
The Finance Department at Isenberg School of Management, (see https://www.isenberg.umass.edu/programs/depts/finance) is uniquely housed within the nationally ranked Isenberg School of Management. It offers BS, MBA, Master of Finance, and PhD programs. Our internationally prominent faculty is renowned for research in investments and corporate finance. Members of the Finance Department actively publish in top tier finance journals in a range of areas, such as theoretical asset pricing, empirical asset pricing, banking, corporate finance, behavioral finance, hedge funds, and derivatives.
The Isenberg School of Management offers a wide range of nationally-ranked undergraduate, masters, and PhD degree programs, such as undergraduate business (#29 among publics, #47 overall, US News & World Report), full-time MBA (#72 overall, US News & World Report), and online MBA (#9 among publics, #12 overall, US News & World Report).
We strive to be leaders in the field of financial economics and graduate education which produces students who will make a meaningful difference in the industry. Toward this goal, our high-profile Center for International Securities and Derivative Markets (CISDM) underscores
our longstanding leadership in alternative investments education and research. Through CISDM, students gain access to the Morningstar CISDM Database, the oldest hedge fund and commodity trading advisor database on the market, thus our students are positioned to have an “inside industry” edge, gaining insight into how those markets perform and evolve.
Additional Information
We also understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in financial economics and incorporate these values in our departmental practices, research, and curriculum. For example, few years ago, with the support of our alumni and faculties, the Finance Department launched a Women in Finance organization in support of the advancement of women to the highest levels of the finance industry. We welcome applicants who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the finance industry and society as a whole.
Application Instructions
Apply by October 18, 2024 in order to ensure priority consideration. We will start reviewing applications and interviewing candidates after the deadline. The search may remain open until a suitable candidate pool has been identified, or the position is filled. Applicants are required to submit the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Diversity statement
- Contact information for at least three (3) professional references
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Advertised: Sep 12 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Organization
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the preeminent public research universities in America. Nestled in idyllic Amherst, Massachusetts—often called “The top college town in North America”—the campus is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the nation, and offers a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers.
As one of the nation's top public research universities – as measured by national and international rankings, academic citations, and research funding – the campus spends more than $180 million on research each year, demonstrating its contribution to the nation’s position as a technological and economic leader. The university works in conjunction with academic, government, and private partners to translate new knowledge and scientific discoveries into technical innovations and scholarly works that create opportunities for students, faculty and the public.
Eight schools and colleges offer more than 85 undergraduate majors, 68 master’s and 48 doctoral degree programs, many counted among the top programs in the nation and world. UMass Amherst is also home to New England's premier honors college.
The 1,159 full-time faculty members are dedicated teachers and world-renowned researchers and the campus has regularly been listed among the top performers in terms of faculty awards. With over 24,000 students from all 50 states and over 70 countries, the student body is the most academically successful in the history of the campus. Students participate in 240 organizations, 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams, extensive intramurals, living-learning residence halls, community service, and internships. With one of the largest residential life systems in the nation, UMass Amherst houses approximately 12,000 students on campus. The university is enjoying a facilities renaissance, including new buildings in the sciences, the arts, and recreation. UMass Amherst is part of the Five College consortium with Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst colleges.
As an employer, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a national leader in developing family-friendly policies, benefits and amenities designed to help faculty members develop both productive careers and satisfying personal lives. The university offers one of the nation’s most generous parental leave policies. The university is also part of the Academic Career Network, a regional consortium formed to serve dual-career couples and encourage greater diversity in the academy.
- Website
- http://umass.edu/
- Telephone
- 4135454894
- Location
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181 PRESIDENTS DR
Whitmore Administration Building
Amherst
Massachusetts
01003
US
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