Adjunct Finance Instructor

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Finance at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park) seeks to hire adjunct instructors to teach finance courses in the spring 2027 semester. The positions are part-time, limited term, non-tenure track positions with teaching between January and May 2027. The appointments may be renewed based on department need.

Teaching responsibilities will be predominantly at the undergraduate level and are onsite. We seek candidates dedicated to delivering excellent teaching of rigorous courses that incorporate the responsible use of AI. We seek individuals who will work effectively with our talented faculty and students and contribute to our vibrant and collegial environment.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must hold a Ph.D, MBA, or a master’s degree in finance or a closely related field at the time of hiring.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To apply for this position, candidates are to apply directly online through WorkDay and submit the following documents as PDF files:

• Cover letter of interest
• Vita
• Teaching evaluations (when applicable)
• Names of at least three (3) references

A minimum of three reference letters should be emailed directly from reference providers to this address: [email protected]

For full consideration, applications should be completed by November 1, 2026, though review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. More information about the Department and the Smeal College of Business is available at www.smeal.psu.edu/finance. For questions about the application process and portal, please contact Kayla Horting ([email protected]), 814-863-0486.

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