Assistant Professor of Finance, Tenure Track - Arcadia University

Job Description: The School of Global Business is seeking to fill a nine-month tenure track or non-tenure track Assistant Professor position in Finance.
The School of Global Business (SGB) is one of Arcadia University's specialty schools and colleges. Using a comprehensive curriculum and experiential learning environment, SGB is dedicated to developing socially responsible decision makers, critical thinkers, and effective communicators. SGB prepares students to become competent professionals informed by a global perspective by combining solid liberal arts studies with experiential learning, such as internships and corporate experiences.
SGB is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). SGB offers Bachelor's Degrees in Business Administration, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, International Business and Culture, Marketing, and Sport Management. Students can pursue concentrations in Finance, Economics, and Management, as well as Minors in eight areas. SGB also offers a Master's Degree in Business Administration with specializations offered in Finance, Organizational Leadership, and Healthcare Finance. SGB is currently working on an expansion of the MBA program. The successful candidate would play a key role in the MBA program's growth and development.
Review of applications will begin immediately with a priority deadline of November 17. The position is expected to start in August, 2025.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities:

• Teach a six-course load (~24 credits) per academic year including undergraduate and graduate offerings in multiple modalities (face- to-face, online, hybrid).
  
• Preference will be given to those able to teach advanced courses in Finance and/or in a related discipline like Economics, Marketing, Healthcare, or Business Analytics.
  
• Responsible for developing curriculum, advising students, publishing in peer reviewed journals, and creating relationships within the Philadelphia business community to create job opportunities for Arcadia's students.
  
• Play a critical role in the development and expansion of the MBA program.
  
• Provide service to the University and the community as a full-time faculty member of Arcadia University.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Finance (Ph.D. or D.B.A.) or related disciplines (i.e., in Economics with a concentration in Finance/Financial Economics) with teaching experience in Finance at the university level and a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  
• Promising ABDs with relevant work-related experience who expect to have their degree completed by August 2025 will also be considered.
  
• Exceptional candidates who hold a Master's degree in Finance (MS-Finance or MBA-Finance) with professional certifications (i.e., CFA, CPA, CMA), extensive college teaching, and industry experience in Finance will also be considered, but for the position of Assistant Professor of Practice (Non-tenure track)
  
• The ideal candidate will have experience teaching in multiple formats (face-to-face, online, hybrid)

Application Instructions:

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration. To apply, please upload the following documents with your application:
  
  • Cover Letter
    
  • Curriculum vita
    
  • Recent student course evaluations
    
  • Statement of Teaching and Research Philosophy
    
  • Evidence of a commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Global Education through teaching or scholarly work
    
  • List of three (3) professional references and their contact information

• Review of applications will begin immediately with a priority deadline of November 17. The position is expected to start in August, 2025.
• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in study abroad for 10 of the last 13 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for eight consecutive years. The University's Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and among the "most innovative," and "best value" colleges. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Through its community of practice and commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and to combating anti-Black Racism, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe and welcoming environment a priority. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.

Our belief and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences and perspectives that beneï¬ts from open-minded discussion and cultural humility. Guided by our University's values, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working towards dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.

We welcome candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, service, and/or lived experiences to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The successful candidate will include a statement of interest demonstrating examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their teaching and scholarly work through application, methodology, content, and/or inclusion of students from diverse backgrounds pursuing research/creative work.

Position Code: FF611A