Associate or Full Professor of Finance

Position Title:

Associate or Full Professor of Finance

Position Type:

Full time

Location:

Holmes Hall

Categories:

Faculty Exempt

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

The Accounting and Financial Management department at Bucknell University’s Freeman College of Management invites applications for a full time, tenure-track faculty position in Finance, to contribute to the College's mission of providing a rigorous, experiential education, in the context of one of the nation's leading liberal arts universities. The appointment is slated to begin in August 2027.

We seek a motivated candidate with a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in finance (or a field appropriate for teaching finance) from an accredited higher education institution. A successful candidate will demonstrate an appreciation of Bucknell's liberal arts tradition and be willing and capable of teaching introductory and upper-level courses in the department's finance major. We expect to hire a senior colleague at the Associate or Professor level, with a short tenure clock. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The teaching load for this position is five course sections per academic year.

The successful candidate will also be named as the James & Elizabeth Freeman Professor. This initial appointment into the professorship is for three years and it is renewable.

The Freeman College embraces the teacher-scholar model. Our new colleague will have an established record of excellence in teaching, preferably at the undergraduate level, an established record of research, and a commitment to continued contributions in both teaching and scholarship. The Freeman College supports both traditional scholarship and creative scholarship that transcends disciplinary boundaries. Faculty have access to major finance and accounting research databases through the Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) and the Freeman College hosts an investment lab with access to Bloomberg terminals.

This position offers a rare opportunity to actively shape a young academic unit. As a senior colleague, you will have a strong voice in setting our strategic trajectory, mentoring junior faculty, and guiding broader curricular development. You will also have room to champion key program initiatives, including our CFA- and CFP-aligned pathways, while helping lay the groundwork for our future growth.

The Freeman College, an AACSB-accredited unit, offers innovative professional education within one of the nation's foremost 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. Our innovative curriculum and world-class teacher-scholars consistently earn the Freeman College a top 25 ranking in Poets & Quants’ annual survey of undergraduate business programs. We seek faculty members capable of contributing to this mission. The approximately 1000 students in the Freeman College of Management may choose among five 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must possess a graduate degree (or commensurate professional experience) in a field appropriate for teaching undergraduate finance courses.

• Candidates must demonstrate an established a record of teaching excellence.

• Candidates must demonstrate a sustained record of scholarly productivity commensurate with an appointment at the Associate or Full Professor rank.

APPLICATION

Review of applications will begin no later than November 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information, and to apply, please visit Bucknell's career site (careers.bucknell.edu).

Applications will only be accepted online. We intend to conduct the first round of interviews remotely. Complete files must include:

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• A cover letter
• A current curriculum vitae,

• A statement of teaching and advising philosophy,

• Evidence of teaching excellence

• A statement of scholarly achievements and goals.

• Copies of representative scholarly works, or evidence of work in progress.

*Please combine all items into a single pdf file before submitting.

Candidates who progress through the interview process will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references, so that confidential letters of reference may be obtained.

Please address any questions about the search to Prof. Karen McGrath, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected].

ABOUT BUCKNELL

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 University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bucknell is committed to supporting the teacher-scholar model of faculty development. The University sponsors a range of activities to support the thriving of its faculty, including generous research support and leave policies.

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.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship in accordance with University policy. At this time, the University is only able to provide H-1B visa sponsorship for candidates currently residing in the U.S. with a valid, transferable visa status (e.g. H-1B, F-1, J-1). Bucknell is not currently in a position to initiate new H-1B petitions for candidates residing abroad.

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
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email [email protected].