Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 19, 2022
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Job Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance
About this Opportunity
The Department of Finance and Insurance invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Finance.
The Department of Finance and Insurance, part of the Miller College of Business, an AACSB accredited college of business, offers degrees in Finance and Risk Management & Insurance ( RMI ) and minors in Banking, Financial Planning, and RMI . The curriculum provides opportunities for our students to pursue certifications in Certified Financial Planning ( CFP ), Certified Financial Analyst ( CFA ), as well as earning credit towards certifications for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter ( CPCU ), Certified Insurance Counselor ( CIC ), and Certified Risk Manager ( CRM ). Seniors in our Portfolio Management class are offered the unique opportunity to get hands-on experience in managing an investment fund of $1.9 million value.
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- Paid Parental Leave
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Appointment Type
Tenure-track
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
The Department of Finance and Insurance has a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level available August 18, 2023. Primary responsibilities include teaching 9 hours which may include undergraduate and graduate courses, on campus and online and conducting scholarly research in the area of finance and/or risk management and insurance, including Fintech or Insurtech. Service to the university and profession in general is also expected.
Teaching reduction is available for exceptional research performance. Time release and summer stipend is provided to fresh PhDs.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Finance or related field from an AACSB (or EQUIS ) accredited institution.
Authorization to work in the US
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of potential for effective teaching and scholarship. Established record of effective teaching and publications in high quality journals is necessary for consideration at Associate Professor rank. Teaching interests in finance and/or risk management and insurance, preferably financial engineering or Fintech or Insurtech is preferred.
Required Certifications/Licensures
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department
Finance & Insurance:300050
College/Department Information
The Department of Finance and Insurance, part of the Miller College of Business, an AACSB accredited college of business, offers degrees in Finance and Risk Management & Insurance ( RMI ) and minors in Banking, Financial Planning, and RMI . The curriculum provides opportunities for our students to pursue certifications in Certified Financial Planning ( CFP ), Certified Financial Analyst ( CFA ), as well as earning credit towards certifications for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter ( CPCU ), Certified Insurance Counselor ( CIC ), and Certified Risk Manager ( CRM ). Seniors in our Portfolio Management class are offered the unique opportunity to get hands-on experience in managing an investment fund of $1.9 million value.
Department Email or Phone Number
finance@bsu.edu
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202200965F
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/18/2023
Position End Date
Posting Date
09/19/2022
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)
10/31/2022
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Search committee chair: Brad Benson; bbenson@bsu.edu
For questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Dr. P. Theodossiou at peter.theodossiou@bsu.edu.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Inclusive Excellence Statement
- Doctorate Transcripts
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
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