Assistant Professor of Finance

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Assistant Professor – Finance 

The Division of Social Sciences, Business, and Education at Penn State Abington seeks one (1) tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of Finance.  This is a nine-month appointment beginning in August 2027, aligned with the Fall semester.  The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement plans, health, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, reduced tuition rates for dependents, and optional long-term disability insurance.

Review of applications will begin September 15th and continue until the position is filled.

Candidates must have earned a doctorate in Finance or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment July 1, 2027, for an August 2027 start).

The successful candidate will be expected to 1) teach nine (9) contact hours per semester (Courses may include, but not limited to: Corporation Finance, and upper-level finance courses such as Multinational Financial Management, Financial Markets and Institutions, and Derivative Securities); 2) advise majors related to their discipline; 3) develop a robust research program that can lead to publications, external grant funding, etc.; and 4) provide service to the Division, College, and University, and to the profession. The successful candidate will be expected to teach students from diverse backgrounds and foster student success both inside and outside the classroom. Inclusion of undergraduate students in research and experiential learning opportunities is encouraged.

Regular on-campus presence is an essential function of this position. 

Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae, including the names and contact information of at least three references; 3) a list of courses taught at the university level; 4) a statement on their experience with and teaching pedagogy for addressing the learning needs of diverse and first-generation students in higher education; and 5) a research statement. System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit. 

Penn State Abington, a thriving four-year college of The Pennsylvania State University with around 3,000 students, offers baccalaureate degrees in 26 majors as well as pathways to connected graduate programs. Located on a picturesque suburban campus just 15 miles north of Center City, Philadelphia, Penn State Abington serves racially- and ethnically-diverse students, first-generation college students, students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds, and a significant international student population. For more information about the college, visit www.abington.psu.edu. 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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