Description

The Barney School of Business at the University of Hartford is seeking to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in finance beginning August 2027. Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarly research, and service, and to contribute to the school’s mission of preparing students for successful careers in a diverse and data-driven business environment.

The successful candidate will teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate level across online and in person modalities. Teaching responsibilities include Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, and General Finance at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates are expected to pursue an active research agenda, and participate in service activities at the department, school, and university level.

The successful applicant will ordinarily teach courses in Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, and General Finance, but these may vary based on departmental needs. The candidate should also be prepared to teach general business courses as needed and may have the opportunity to teach general education and interdisciplinary courses. Many graduate courses are delivered in online, face-to-face, and hybrid formats, and faculty are expected to teach effectively across modalities while incorporating current technologies and innovative pedagogical approaches. An active scholarly/research/artistic agenda with peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or other accomplishments are expected for successful tenure and promotion. Service to the department, college, and university typically includes advising students, contributing to student recruitment and retention, and service to the profession. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence, which the University defines as an unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant campus community where every student, staff member, and faculty colleague feels deeply rooted, empowered to flourish, and inspired to achieve their highest potential.

Requirements

Required:

• Ph.D. , DBA, or ABD (expected completion 8/16/2027) in Finance, or Financial Economics from an AACSB accredited institution
• College-level teaching experience as instructor of record
   

Preferred:

• 2-3 years of academic experience
• Industry work experience
• Proficiency in Bloomberg Terminal
• Experience with online teaching