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Holmes Hall
Position Title:
Visiting Faculty Positions in Finance
Position Type:
Full time
Location:
Holmes Hall
Categories:
Faculty Exempt
Job Summary:
Job Duties:
The Freeman College of Management at Bucknell University seeks two full-time, visiting faculty members qualified to teach undergraduate finance courses. The appointment will start in January 2027 and last for one semester (January 2027 - May 2027).
The Freeman College, an AACSB-accredited unit, offers innovative professional education in the context of one of the nation's leading liberal arts universities. We believe that an education that combines technical skills and deep intellectual exploration is the best preparation for thoughtful and capable leaders. Thus, we seek faculty members capable of contributing to this mission. We also embrace the teacher-scholar model. Although visiting faculty are not required to engage in research, we look with particular favor on those who are making creative intellectual contributions to both teaching and scholarship in their fields. The teaching load for visiting faculty members is six classes per year.
A record of excellence in undergraduate teaching is required. Qualified candidates will have completed or be near completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree (DBA, ScD), or have at least a Master's degree in a relevant field supplemented by substantial professional experience within the finance industry. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
FREEMAN COLLEGE MAJORS AT BUCKNELL
Our innovative curriculum and world-class teacher-scholars earned Freeman College a consistent top 25 ranking in Poets & Quants' annual survey of undergraduate business programs. The approximately 800 students in the Freeman College of Management may choose among seven majors offered by highly interdisciplinary departments that combine courses in the various disciplines of management with offerings in the arts, humanities, natural and social sciences, and engineering. For additional information pertaining to our curriculum, go to: https://www.bucknell.edu/management.
BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY
Bucknell University is a private, highly ranked, primarily undergraduate, national liberal arts institution that also offers strong professional programs in engineering, management, education, and music. 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.
Bucknell is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, on the banks of the Susquehanna River. The Lewisburg area offers a combination of outdoor recreation opportunities and small-town amenities. In addition to the cultural and athletic events offered at the University and in town, the region offers strong schools and medical facilities, and an affordable cost of living. Bucknell is about three hours from Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.
APPLICATION
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. For additional information and to apply, please visit Bucknell's career site: careers.bucknell.edu and select the faculty opportunities link.
Complete files will consist of a single PDF that includes a letter of application, a current vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness if available, and a statement of teaching philosophy. As we move through the review and interview process, candidates will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references so that confidential letters of reference may be obtained.
Questions about this position may be directed to Prof. Karen McGrath, Co-Chair Accounting and Financial Management Department (Finance Program). Email: [contact details available in the full listing].
This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Benefits:
Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):
- Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
- Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options