Assistant Professor Finance / Tenure Track
Westfield, MA, United States
Assistant Professor Finance / Tenure Track
Category: Faculty/Librarians
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Department: ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Locations: Westfield, MA
Posted: Feb 15, 2024
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Full-time
Position ID: 172731
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About Westfield State University:
In 1839, Westfield State University was founded on the ideals of Horace Mann who sought to improve society through education. We were the first public education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. The spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies contributing to the development of knowledge, skills, and character essential for students to become responsible leaders and engaged citizens.
Westfield State is a highly residential campus with approximately 55% of our 3,100 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Springfield, Northampton, and Amherst with a selection of museums, theater, collegiate and minor league sports, hiking trails, and restaurants. The University is within 1.5 hours of Boston and Albany and within 3 hours of New York City and the Green Mountain range of Vermont.
Thank You for Your Interest in Becoming a Westfield State Community Member
You are welcome here. You can advance your career and make a difference here. We invite you to bring your whole self and talents to Westfield State University. The University seeks applicants whose record of teaching, student advising, research, and administration positions them to contribute to the everyday practice of our institutional values.
Our Values
Westfield State commits to values that strengthen a common bond among all members of our community and promotes a rich campus environment.
Embrace Diversity - We treat all members of our community with dignity and respect.
Maintain Excellence and Integrity - We maintain excellence and integrity in all that we do.
Collaborate with Each Other - We make decisions in a transparent and collaborative manner.
Provide Accessible Education - We commit to providing an accessible, affordable public higher education for all.
Build a Strong Community - We are inclusive and ensure equity, supporting the personal development of all community members, and embracing multiple perspectives.
Engage the Outside Community - We support civic engagement in local, regional, and global initiatives.
Job Description:
Campus Title: Assistant Professor of Finance / Tenure Track
State Job Title: Assistant Professor
Department: Accounting and Finance
Job Code: HA3200
FLSA Status: Exempt
Funding: 7115-0100
Bargaining Unit: MSCA
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Tenure Track
Timeframe: Academic Calendar
Shift: TBD
Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
Supervision Received: Reports to the Chair of Accounting and Finance
Supervision Exercised: None
Salary: $98,000.00 to $116,497 (salary commensurate with education and experience)
General Statement of Duties:
Westfield State University (WSU) seeks to hire an assistant professor of finance. WSU offers a BS in Finance degree through the Department of Accounting and Finance. The program is housed within the School of Business, Mathematics, Computing, and Sustainability. Westfield State University has been recognized as a College of Distinction for its Business Programs in 2023-2024.
The Finance major is showing modest growth over the most recent five-year period. Graduates have been successful in securing career positions in the fields of insurance, banking, and financial planning. Many WSU students include an internship as one of their major courses. Faculty relationships with industry professionals are key to generating internship opportunities for our students. Students also network with industry professionals through events hosted by our Accounting and Finance Club.
In addition, WSU will be opening a Finance/Data Analytics Lab in 2024. The lab will include approximately $500,000 of hardware and software to support experiential exercises in portfolio management, market dynamics, and student access to tools widely used by industry professionals. Faculty will also be able to use lab resources such as Bloomberg for their research.
The faculty member hired in this position will teach courses within the BS in Finance degree. These courses may include Financial Management, Security Analysis, Advanced Financial Management, and Portfolio Management and several newly developed courses: financial modeling or Entrepreneurial finance, according to departmental needs and the candidate's expertise. Additional opportunities may include teaching in an anticipated Master of Business Administration (MBA) program currently under development. The faculty member may receive an alternative professional assignment as director of the Finance/Data Analytics Lab which may reduce the teaching load. In addition, faculty are expected to engage in scholarship, research, and university service.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but not limited to:
Essential:
Act as the coordinator of the Finance/Data Analytics Lab
Contribute to strengthen finance major
Be capable of working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary department
Perform service to the university and department through activities such as committees, campus activities, and other opportunities
Cultivate curriculum partnerships with existing programs in Mathematics, Management, Marketing, Data Science, and other areas
Demonstrate an active record of continuing scholarship
Advise students for course selections and academic/career goals
Requirements:
Required Qualifications Include:
Ph.D. at the time of application (ABD will be considered) preferably from an AACSB-accredited college or university
Preferred Qualifications Include:
Prior teaching experience at the college level
Industry experience in the field of Finance
Commitment to undergraduate teaching
Flexibility for future course offerings broadly related to the field
Willingness to engage with themes of race, class, gender, indigeneity, and historically-marginalized communities in their teaching, service, and/or scholarship
Additional Information:
Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage .
Employee Benefits:
Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.
Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees with coverage effective on the 1st of the month following the 60 days of employment.
Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
Paid Time Off: employees receive 11 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.
Application Instructions:
An online application is required. A complete application includes:
Unofficial copy of transcripts of highest degree
Statement of teaching philosophy with areas for continuing scholarship
Contact information for three reference letter providers**
Notes:
* In your cover letter please include the ways in which you would advance diversity and inclusion in your classroom and at the university.
** Contact information for three reference letter providers should be completed on the reference form. Applicants that are using Interfolio for an existing confidential letter of recommendation should provide the Interfolio based email address (e.g. [email protected]).
Application deadline: Review of applications will begin March 2024. The job will remain open until finalists have been selected.
NOTE: If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk . The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.
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